LaShanda Wooten
Newark,DE
Summary
Over twenty-six dedicated years of instructional education as an innovative, resourceful, and achievement driven, education professional with proven ability, implementation of differentiated strategies and plans to meet targeted goals. I promote collegiality and collaborative planning, communicate the school’s vision, mission, and goals along with progress to parents, students, staff, and other school community members. I build lasting relationships with students, families, and extended communities.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator
Ready to Read After-School Program
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborative planning with administrators and peers
- Compile compensation information
- Arrange transportation
- Coordinated program schedules and activities to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Developed educational materials and resources to support diverse learning needs of students.
- Collaborated with educators and community partners to foster a supportive learning environment.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to continually assess and improve program effectiveness.
- Mentored new staff, providing training on program protocols and best practices.
- Managed communications with parents, ensuring timely updates on student progress and events.
- Led workshops for staff development, enhancing overall teaching methodologies within the program.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
Educator
Albert Jones Elementary, Christina School District
01.2022 - Current
- Responsible for teaching core content to 3rd & 5th grade students
- District Equity Coordinator
- ELA Content Chair
- Cultural & Climate Team Member
- Community Liaison, Organizer for Community Events
- PTA Member/Fundraiser Co-Chair
- Cultivated a positive work environment, fostering open communication channels and encouraging team members to share ideas for continuous improvement.
- Developed strategic partnerships with local organizations to enhance program outreach and support.
- Mentored staff and volunteers, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
Project Director
Wilmington Youth Leadership Incubator Program
08.2021 - 07.2026
- Cultivated a positive work environment, fostering open communication channels and encouraging team members to share ideas for continuous improvement.
- Develop cohesive relationships with City of Wilmington staff, directors of centers, community leaders, social workers, curriculum consultants to assist in program implementation of activities designed to decrease youth violence.
- Organized Youth Conferences: Against Violence, College Readiness, Community Partnerships.
- Develop community events and volunteer youth events.
- Developed strategic partnerships with local organizations to enhance program outreach and support.
- Analyzed program outcomes to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous enhancement strategies.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to align program goals with community needs and expectations.
- Implemented project management best practices to streamline operations and improve efficiency across initiatives.
- Enhanced team productivity through regular progress tracking and performance evaluations.
- Achieved consistent on-time project completion by establishing clear goals and timelines for team members.
- Monitored project and program quality to meet audit expectations.
- Evaluated participant feedback to refine curriculum offerings, ensuring relevance and engagement for youth participants.
- Oversaw budget development and financial tracking, ensuring cost-effective execution of complex projects.
- Directed cross-functional teams to implement innovative youth leadership programs.
- Oversaw budget management, ensuring financial resources aligned with program objectives and initiatives.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements through diligent monitoring of documentation procedures during all phases of the projects.
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure seamless coordination throughout all stages of the projects.
- Oversaw business operations and produced updated status reports outlining each project to meet milestones.
- Collaborated closely with executive leadership to align organizational strategies with long-term business objectives through effective planning and execution of key projects.
- Navigated challenging situations with diplomacy, resolving conflicts among team members while maintaining focus on project goals.
Lead Educator
Carrie Downie Elementary, Colonial School District
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Taught core content for 2nd and 3rd grade students
- Mentor student teachers and Saturday library and tutoring sessions
- Established collaborative partnerships with teachers and leadership
- Coach for boys and girls track teams
- Fostered inclusive classroom environment to support diverse student needs.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Utilized assessment data to refine teaching methods and improve student performance.
- Led professional development workshops for staff, focusing on innovative teaching techniques.
- Integrated technology into curriculum to enhance learning experiences and engagement.
- Established strong relationships with parents to support student growth and achievement.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Facilitated student-led, inquiry-based activities in classroom to enhance learning experience.
- Served on various school committees focused on improving policies or procedures related to academics, safety, or equity issues – driving positive change at an institutional level.
- Facilitated positive learning environment, establishing clear expectations and supportive classroom culture.
Education
School Leadership Certification -
Wilmington University
DEMaster's - Education
Saint Joseph's University
PABachelor's -
Temple University
PASkills
- Delaware Performance Appraisal System II
- Math Programs: Trailblazers and Expressions
- DIBELS Next
- Brain Research: Impacting Teaching and Learning International Reading Conferences
- Responsive Classroom Training
- Teach Like a Champion Training
- Cultural Competency Social Injustice Conference
- National Education Leaders Workshop
- Culturally Responsive Conference
Accomplishments
- 2020-2021 Co-Chair Coordinator – Pandemic Assistance
- 2020 District Equity Moderator 2
- 2019 UD-ELI Khbrat Partner Teacher
- 2017 Summer Enrichment Coordinator, Shortlidge Academy
- 2016-2017 Governor’s ESSA Advisory Committee
- 2016-2017 After-school Program Coordinator/Teacher
- 2011-2017 University of Delaware Practicum Teacher Mentor
- 2010-2017 Positive Behavior Support Team Member
- 2016 DSEA Human and Civil Rights Teach of the Year Award recipient
- 2016 DSEA WJBR Teacher of the Month for January
- 2016 Teach Like a Champion Team Leader & Leadership Cohort
- 2016 Coordinated First Grandparent Volunteer Banquet
- 2016 City Council Leadership & Community Award
- 2016, 2007 Saturday School Coordinator
- 2016 University of Delaware Mentor Teacher
- 2014-2015 Problem Solving Team Member
- 2009 Teacher of the Year
- 2007-2009 Organized Canine Unit/Fire Fighters/Read Aloud presentations
- 2007-2009 Community & School-Wide Health Fair Coordinator
- Red Clay Science Curriculum Council
- 21st Century Leadership Academy
- 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year, Albert Jones Elementary School
- 2020-2021 District Equity Team Member and Presenter
Certification
Middle School Education 6-8
Elementary Education K-5
Principal/Assistant Principal
Teacher of Exceptional Children
Timeline
Coordinator
Ready to Read After-School Program
01.2023 - Current
Educator
Albert Jones Elementary, Christina School District
01.2022 - Current
Project Director
Wilmington Youth Leadership Incubator Program
08.2021 - 07.2026
Lead Educator
Carrie Downie Elementary, Colonial School District
01.2018 - 01.2022
School Leadership Certification -
Wilmington University
Master's - Education
Saint Joseph's University
Bachelor's -
Temple University
Certifications
- Middle School Education 6-8
- Elementary Education K-5
- Principal/Assistant Principal
- Teacher of Exceptional Children