Lanla Yilla
Stockbridge,GA
Summary
Enthusiastic Teacher with superb leadership and communication skills. Easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers and administration. Creates, monitors and sustains disciplined school culture of high academic and behavioral standards.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher in Science
Dekalb County Schools
Dekalb , GA
1997.01 - 2023.06
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
- Supervised after school activities such as clubs or sports teams.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards and online resources to enhance instruction.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Provided guidance and teachings to students in a range of academic fields like math, science, physics, and chemistry.
- Implemented and maintained guidelines to create supportive learning environment for all students as per school rules and county policies.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
- Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physics Teacher Education
N'jala University College, University of Sierra Le
Sierra Leone1988-06
Skills
- Group Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Curriculum Implementation
- Classroom Instruction
- Subject matter expertise
- Student needs assessment
- Excellent classroom management
- Innovative lesson planning
- Formative Assessments and Standard-Based Grading
- Faculty Collaboration
- Instructional Best Practices
- Learning Strategies
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
Timeline
Teacher in Science
Dekalb County Schools
1997.01 - 2023.06
Bachelor of Science - Physics Teacher Education
N'jala University College, University of Sierra Le
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