La'Shae Powell
Teacher
Snellville,GA
Summary
Upbeat teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Elementary Teacher, EIP Teacher
J.H. House Elementary School
Conyers, GA
07.2016 - Current
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Incorporated Google Classroom technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Teacher, Second Grade
Susan O. Stripling Elementary School
Norcross, GA
07.2014 - 05.2016
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
Student-Teacher
Woodward Elementary School
Atlanta, GA
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Utilized various teaching techniques and strategies to engage students in learning.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
Student-Teacher
M. Agnes Jones Elementary School
Atlanta, GA
08.2014 - 12.2014
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA 08.2013 - 05.2016
Master of Arts - Mass Communications
Savannah State University
Savannah, GA 08.2004 - 05.2008
Skills
Standardized tests
undefinedCertification
Early Childhood Certifications (P-5)
Timeline
Elementary Teacher, EIP Teacher
J.H. House Elementary School
07.2016 - Current
Student-Teacher
Woodward Elementary School
01.2015 - 05.2015
Student-Teacher
M. Agnes Jones Elementary School
08.2014 - 12.2014
Teacher, Second Grade
Susan O. Stripling Elementary School
07.2014 - 05.2016
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Georgia State University
08.2013 - 05.2016
Master of Arts - Mass Communications
Savannah State University
08.2004 - 05.2008
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