LaShunda King

2nd Grade Teacher

Dallas ISD

08.2016 - Current

Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.