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Lanton Hamby

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

Prior to getting into education, I was in the business world. I sold investments and insurance. I became an spec. ed. elementary teacher in 1998. I enjoy working with students with cognitive, physical and social disabilities. I have worked with both cognitively impaired, autistic and emotionally disturbed students.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Birdville Independent School District
Haltom City, TX
03.2022 - 06.2022
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.

Elementary Classroom Teacher

Fort Worth ISD
Fort Worth, TX
08.2001 - 06.2021
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Taught core subjects of math, science, technology and history.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
  • Impacted lessons positively by incorporating smart boards, computers, games and music into classroom.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.

Education

BBA - Marketing

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
12.1988

Skills

  • Enforcing Classroom Rules
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Small Group Tutoring
  • Concept Studies
  • Classroom Managment
  • Student Progress Reporting
  • Lesson Plan Implementation
  • Organization and Planning
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Classroom and Activity Supervision
  • Student Needs Assessments
  • Behavior Management

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

Birdville Independent School District
03.2022 - 06.2022

Elementary Classroom Teacher

Fort Worth ISD
08.2001 - 06.2021

BBA - Marketing

Texas Tech University

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