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LaKisha Ward

LaKisha Ward

Educator
Cypress,TX

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher, Grade Team Lead

Reading Language Arts, Spring Leadership Academy
08.2020 - Current
  • Create and modify lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners using strategies like peer-assisted learning and small group work
  • Interpret student assessment data to measure performance and progress of students, and ascertain the best intervention methods
  • Collaborate with administrators to develop school-wide initiatives to promote academic excellence
  • Actively participate in the Advisory of Education Committee, LPAC
  • Committee, & Attendance/Discipline Committee to develop and review policies
  • Participate in department and employee team meetings to discuss student performance and academic achievement
  • Develop and administer tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding
  • Campus Teacher of the Year 22-23; District Finalist-Secondary Teacher of the Year

Teacher

Reading Language Arts, Sugar Grove Academy, Houston
01.2006 - 01.2020
  • Use a variety of instructional strategies to provide equity and excellence to students of all ability levels
  • Administer standardized tests to develop reading skills achievement and modify activities accordingly
  • Supported new teachers by mentoring classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to resolve students' behavioral & academic issues
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, and enhance the learning experience
  • Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.

Summer School Teacher IB

Program, Lamar High School
06.2018 - 06.2018
  • Thoughtful and engaging learning concepts and techniques
  • Introduced cultural diversity and Intercultural awareness to incoming 9th graders
  • Assisted students with registering for the Managebac online program and submitting educational pathway journal entries
  • Familiarized scholars with the International Mindness project
  • Supported students with a design cycle project
  • Planned engaging activities and field trips to bring material to life
  • Built positive relationships with students, parents, and team members to achieve a smooth and productive program experience.

01.2008 - 01.2017

Education

Administrative Assistant -

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX

Master of Education - Instruction, Educational Technology Leadership

Concordia University

Principal Certificate ASAC Program: NDGD Principal Certification -

College of Education Human Dev

Bachelor of Applied Arts & Science - Sociology

Sam Houston State University

ACP Program -

Skills

  • Languages
  • Leadership and team building
  • Classroom management
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Student-centered learning
  • Office administration
  • Billing and Invoicing
  • Scheduling and calendar
  • Management
  • Differentiated instruction
  • English
  • Enthusiastic and creative educator with a solid understanding of student development and
  • Learning styles Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with
  • Students from diverse backgrounds Experienced in developing engaging lesson plans and
  • Assessments to measure student progress

Timeline

Teacher, Grade Team Lead

Reading Language Arts, Spring Leadership Academy
08.2020 - Current

Summer School Teacher IB

Program, Lamar High School
06.2018 - 06.2018

01.2008 - 01.2017

Teacher

Reading Language Arts, Sugar Grove Academy, Houston
01.2006 - 01.2020

Administrative Assistant -

Lamar University

Master of Education - Instruction, Educational Technology Leadership

Concordia University

Principal Certificate ASAC Program: NDGD Principal Certification -

College of Education Human Dev

Bachelor of Applied Arts & Science - Sociology

Sam Houston State University

ACP Program -

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