Larra Loveless
Rockmart,GA
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering a wide range of subjects such as Geometry, Advanced Algebra, Statistics, Pre-Calculus, and calculus. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Compassionate, creative, and effective with valuable experience in classroom administration and professional development. Equipped with an extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator, and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as a member of the teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Paulding County School District
01.2018 - Current
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Teacher
Polk County School Board
06.2011 - 05.2015
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
Education
Specialist In Curriculum And Instruction - Curriculum And Instruction
Piedmont College
Demorest, GA05.2023
Master of Science - Secondary Math Education
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Math Education
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA05.2011
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Program Development
- Technology Integration
- Canvas Software
- Instructional Materials Creation
- Subject matter expertise
- Relationship Building
- Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
- Positive Reinforcement
- Positive Learning Environment
Accomplishments
- Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses (STEM training and TECH EDs) and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.
- Gifted Education - Participated in the Northwest Georgia RESA Gifted courses and will complete the last course in May.
Timeline
Teacher
Paulding County School District
01.2018 - Current
Teacher
Polk County School Board
06.2011 - 05.2015
Specialist In Curriculum And Instruction - Curriculum And Instruction
Piedmont College
Master of Science - Secondary Math Education
American College of Education
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Math Education
Kennesaw State University