LaNetra Fuller
Educational Leadership and Instruction
Lavon,Texas
Summary
Passionate about engaging with top educational professionals, companies, organizations, and institutions that promote equity, diversity, and unified growth. Dedicated to emphasizing education in our local communities. My goal is to empower individuals through skill set development, college and career readiness, and knowledge enhancement. Fostering a collaborative environment to create opportunities for individuals to thrive and contribute to the betterment of society. Organizational leader and educational administrator offering 8 years of experience as assistant principal for high school leadership. Exercises honed competencies in the development, implementation, and execution of performance-enhancing programs. Outstanding skills in parent communication, conflict resolution, and staff management. Known for consistently supporting faculty and staff as an advocate leader. Education professional with strong foundation in school administration and leadership. Known for fostering positive learning environment and supporting both staff and students. Focused on team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs, with skills in conflict resolution and curriculum development.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Sachse High School
07.2018 - Current
- Leadership over English language Arts department, CTE, Social Studies, Athletics, UIL Compliance, Safety and Security, Building Maintenance, Visual and performance arts, drill team, Step team, Cheer, Color guard, CCMR, Advanced Academics, Multilingual department, Campus shelter instruction training, G/T compliance, TELPAS training and testing, TSIA testing administrator and campus coordinator
- Campus accountability data analysis for college readiness
- Team building, PLC data analysis, STAAR data analysis, Emergent Bilingual strategic scheduling, LPAC administrator, instructional coaching, classroom management, lesson planning, and grading and grouping.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers, and outside agencies.
- Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements, and student safety standards.
- Maintained schools focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline, and class attendance.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
Assistant Principal Intern
Handley Elementary
09.2017 - 07.2018
- Oversee instructional leadership for kindergarten through 5th grade, including Professional Learning Communities (PLC) and T-TESS evaluations.
- Serve as the disciplinarian for students in kindergarten through 5th grade.
- Act as the Co-Testing Coordinator for assessments such as MAP, CoGAT, STAAR, and TELPAS.
- Manage the Campus Reading Fluency Program and facilitate differentiation in 5th-grade science, focusing on at-risk students from kindergarten to 5th grade.
- Conduct classroom walk-throughs, support classroom design, implement classroom management strategies, review academic data, and engage in teacher coaching conversations related to lesson planning.
- Develop and oversee the Reading and Math Fluency Program, promoting reading initiatives across the campus. Assistant Principal Intern on IR/Title I campus over Kindergarten–5th-grade instructional leadership, PLC, and T-TESS evaluations
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Supervised afterschool program to promote student growth and maintain safety for all attendees.
Instructional Coach
North Garland High School
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Leadership and instructional leader for all campus teachers, PLC facilitator, lesson plan administrator, classroom walk-through, classroom design, classroom management, academic data review, EOC re-taker review developer and tutor, credit recovery assistance, petition for credit assistance, and grade book compliance assistance and teacher coaching.
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Assessed students through diagnostic tests, in addition to formative and summative data.
- Maintained confidentiality while recording and keeping detailed track of student performances.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators.
- Reviewed formative and summative data and information from diagnostic tests to accurately assess students.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs, and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents to determine how best to support student success.
- Maintained records of student assessments, tutoring activities, and results.
- Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
- Designed and delivered web-based, self-directed learning materials.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
- Planned and implemented lessons utilizing variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
8th Grade Science Teacher
Classical Center at Brandenburg MS
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Edgenuity Committee Member and Team mentor
- Department Lead
- 8th grade science teacher and teacher mentor.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Supported student comprehension of scientific principles through individualized instruction.
- Provided individualized feedback to support student learning and development.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
- Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
- Administered and interpreted assessment results to determine learners' challenges.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
- Utilized group and hands-on learning experiences for proficient teacher evaluation score.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Increased parent satisfaction through well-organized IEP meetings and family conferences focused on improving parent-child bonding skills.
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails, and Parent Teacher Club.
Biology Lead Co-Teacher
Mount Pleasant High School
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Co-Teach Lead, Biology ELL and 2014-2015 Assistant Principal Intern
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Life Science Teacher
Paul Pewitt High School
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Science Department Head
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
- Collaborated with other teachers to integrate science into other curricula.
- Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Utilized diverse instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles.
- Encouraged student participation in laboratory experiments to enhance scientific knowledge.
- Supported student comprehension of scientific principles through individualized instruction.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
- Administered and interpreted assessment results to determine learners' challenges.
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails, and Parent Teacher Club.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Increased parent satisfaction through well-organized IEP meetings and family conferences focused on improving parent-child bonding skills.
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
- Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
Biology Department Adjunct Professor
Northeast Texas Community College
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Anatomy and Physiology and Microbiology
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Managed student performance using automated reporting system, leveraging data to identify student learning needs and create action plans to overcome learning deficiencies.
- Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
- Used exams, quizzes and assignments to assess student comprehension.
- Created excitement and enthusiasm in classroom by delivering engaging subject matter.
- Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
- Incorporated instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction.
- Impartially evaluated papers, projects and homework assignments of students, delegating grading to teaching assistants when appropriate.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
Education
Doctor Of Education - EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP K-12
01.2026
Doctorate Of Education Course Work - Higher Education Leadership
Principal Certification Program -
05.2015
Bachelors of Science in Anatomy - Gross Anatomy
04.2012
Masters of Science in Secondary and Higher and Education - undefined
08.2003
Bachelors of Science in Biological Sciences - undefined
05.2000
Minor: Interdisciplinary Studies
Associates of Science in Biological Sciences - undefined
05.1998
Skills
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Instructional Leadership
- Performance standards and analysis
- School Facilities and Operations
- Discipline and policy enforcement
- School Security and Safety Procedures
- Academic administration
- Technology integrations
- Behavioral Intervention
- Staff Development
- Disciplinary Actions
- Team Collaboration
- Organizational Leadership
- Proficient in Software
- School Administration
- Public Speaking
- Verbal and written communication
- Teacher Mentoring
- Special Education
- Data-driven instruction
- Student and parent relations
- Restorative practices
- School facilities and operations
- Parent communication
- Relationship building and networking
- School security and safety procedures
- Policy and procedure development
- School safety
- Classroom management
- School administration
- Staff management
- Personnel management
- College and career readiness
- Academic advising
- STEM education
- Attendance monitoring
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 15 staff members to implement needed curriculum and test to meet CCMR indicators.
- Achieved CCMR Accountability by completing data analysis for over 700 students with accuracy and efficiency.
- Documented and resolved missing certification and data which led to 94% of the graduating class meeting CCMR indicators.
- Awarded Evidence of Excellence by the Garland ISD Board of Trustees for Team Leadership for CCMR during a pandemic.
References
- Shae Creel, Principal, Sachse HS, 972-741-7450
- Diane Craig, Dance Director, Sachse HS, Garland ISD, 214-912-6670
- Patrese Banks, Girl’s Athletic Coordinator, Garland ISD, 972-926-2630
- Kelly Bollman, RtI Facilitator, Garland ISD, 972-675-3120
- Dr. Mary Hearron, Adjunct Advisor, NTCC, 903-434-8100
- Coleman Bruman, Executive Director of Secondary Teaching & Learning, Garland ISD, 972-494-8201
- Kalyn McAlester, Principal, Sherman ISD, 903-818-2124
- Dr. Angel Rivera, Superintendent, Mesquite ISD, 832-453-2174
- Janine Fields, Deputy Superintendent, Mesquite ISD, 214-695-4524
- Kristin Poligala, Choir Director, GISD, 972-832-4281
Leadership Experience
- Strong instructional leadership with development and implementation of small group set up in intervention and on-level classroom
- Lesson plan development and follow-through with teacher accountability and PLC discussion
- APEX training and lesson implementation for all level English classes for student EOC intervention.
- Teacher evaluation and coaching for classroom management and lesson design.
- Improved curriculum and instruction for ELL/Newcomers through differentiation of instruction with the use of technology and hands on activities.
- Chaired the DEIC committee for 2 years as a teacher representative.
- High school science department head for 2 years and developed the STAAR EOC enrichment program for re-testers and at-risk students at Paul Pewitt CISD
- Developed and started the Medical Microbiology curriculum for Paul Pewitt CISD
- Middle school Science department head and team leader at Duncanville ISD
- Modified and developed classwork and differentiation strategies for ADD/ADHD, LD, ED, Autism, and G/T.
- Supervised student teachers, new teachers and at-risk teachers in instructional strategies, and classroom management; providing positive feedback, T-TESS observations, differentiation strategies and coaching conversations.
- Developed first 1:1 flipped classroom at Paul Pewitt CISD and MPISD High Schools.
- Provide educational and collegiate advising to teachers and students
- G/T Liaison, Campus Improvement Title I Liaison, and G/T campus testing coordinator
Affiliations
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Certification
Biology 6-12
Principal EC-12
ESL supplemental
Google Analytics
Google Educator Level 1
Software
Canva
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, 4, Fluent,Google Classroom
, 5, Expert,Accuplacer TSIA2
, 5, Expert,Microsoft
, 4, FluentEducation
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Timeline
Assistant Principal - Sachse High School
07.2018 - Current
Assistant Principal Intern - Handley Elementary
09.2017 - 07.2018
Instructional Coach - North Garland High School
01.2016 - 01.2017
8th Grade Science Teacher - Classical Center at Brandenburg MS
01.2015 - 01.2016
Biology Lead Co-Teacher - Mount Pleasant High School
01.2014 - 01.2015
Life Science Teacher - Paul Pewitt High School
01.2012 - 01.2014
Biology Department Adjunct Professor - Northeast Texas Community College
01.2011 - 01.2014
Gwynedd Mercy University - Doctor Of Education, EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP K-12
Texas A&M-Commerce - Doctorate Of Education Course Work, Higher Education Leadership
Schreiner University - Principal Certification Program,
Parker University - Bachelors of Science in Anatomy, Gross Anatomy
Texas A&M University-Commerce - Masters of Science in Secondary and Higher and Education,
Texas A&M University-Commerce - Bachelors of Science in Biological Sciences,
Northeast Texas Community College - Associates of Science in Biological Sciences,
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