LaManda Millard
Hodges
Summary
Comminity Involvement
- DEI/Ethics Board Chair: NexUs Spftball League
- Diversity in Leadership Fellow: iPride International Softball
Talented professional with experience coordinating effective lesson plans and collaborating with administrators. Practical and innovative when crafting classroom lectures, driving discussions, and offering one-on-one guidance. Results-focused and driven educator.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
English Language Arts Teacher
Austin Junior High School
Decatur
01.2023 - Current
- Develop and implement daily lesson plans, focusing on differentiated instruction for diverse learners, including English Language Learners (ELL).
- Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and community partners to support academic achievement.
- Utilize data-driven strategies to improve student performance and engagement.
- Built strong community and business partnerships, including collaborations with the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) and the DIAL Project at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, to expand educational opportunities.
- Led curriculum development, family engagement events, and career readiness workshops for students.
ELA Teacher / Softball Coach / Afterschool Program Site Coordinator
Vina High School
Vina
08.2020 - 05.2024
- Administered 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) Afterschool Program, including extended day and summer enrichment initiatives.
- Wrote and managed competitive grants, securing funding for afterschool and enrichment programs.
- Coordinated academic tutoring, STEAM lessons, and enrichment activities for students.
- Managed program budgets, payroll, and state/local compliance reporting.
- Led curriculum development, family engagement events, and career readiness workshops for students.
Education
ED. INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATION -
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH AL
M.A. - SECONDARY EDUCATION ENGLISH
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH AL
Skills
- Afterschool Program Administration
- Grant Writing
- Funding Acquisition
- Extended Day Coordination
- Summer Enrichment Coordination
- Budget Development
- Payroll Management
- State Compliance Reporting
- Local Compliance Reporting
- Community Partnership Development
- Business Partnership Development
- Interagency Collaboration
- Family Engagement
- Parent Education Programs
- Curriculum Development
- Instructional Leadership
Qualifications Expertise
- Afterschool Program Administration (21st CCLC)
- Grant Writing & Funding Acquisition
- Extended Day & Summer Enrichment Coordination
- Budget Development & Payroll Management
- State and Local Compliance Reporting
- Community & Business Partnership Development
- Interagency Collaboration
- Family Engagement & Parent Education Programs
- Curriculum Development & Instructional Leadership
Timeline
English Language Arts Teacher
Austin Junior High School
01.2023 - Current
ELA Teacher / Softball Coach / Afterschool Program Site Coordinator
Vina High School
08.2020 - 05.2024
ED. INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATION -
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH AL
M.A. - SECONDARY EDUCATION ENGLISH
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH AL