Latanja Shelton
Stone Mountain,GA
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Dekalb County Schools, specializing in differentiated instruction and data analysis. Proven track record of fostering collaborative learning environments and enhancing student achievement through innovative curriculum development. Skilled in building relationships and coordinating enriching field trips, empowering students to reach their full potential.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Gifted and Talented Teacher
Dekalb County Schools: Canby Lane
Decatur, GA
08.2012 - Current
- Collaborated with school staff, parents, and other stakeholders to ensure that all students are receiving appropriate services.
- Provided differentiated instruction to meet the needs of high ability learners.
- Encouraged collaboration among peers in order to foster problem solving strategies and creativity.
- Organized field trips to stimulate learning through experiential activities.
- Advised colleagues on best practices in teaching gifted students.
- Created and maintained positive, orderly and academically focused learning environment for gifted students.
4th Grade Teacher
Dekalb County Schools: Canby Lane
Decatur, GA
08.2009 - 05.2012
- Developed creative lesson plans that incorporated technology and differentiated instruction for all levels of learners.
- Facilitated small group instruction on reading comprehension strategies in order to support struggling readers.
- Utilized data from standardized tests to design targeted interventions for individual students as needed.
- Improved delivery of instruction by analyzing and distilling test data to identify opportunities for intervention and enrichment.
2nd Grade Elementary Teacher
Dekalb County Schools: Canby Lane
Decatur, GA
08.2006 - 05.2009
- Utilized various teaching strategies including hands-on activities and interactive discussions.
- Established positive relationships with students, colleagues, and families.
- Assessed student progress using formative and summative assessments.
- Motivated students to reach their full potential in a positive learning environment.
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Dekalb County Schools: Canby Lane
Decatur, GA
07.2002 - 05.2006
- Established positive relationships with students by creating a safe and supportive classroom environment.
- Encouraged and supported students in setting and achieving personal and academic goals.
- Implemented multiple methods to improve student educational success.
- Coordinated with special education staff to support students with special needs.
Education
Specialist Degree - Instructional Leadership
Argosy University Atlanta
Atlanta, GA05-2013
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI05-2004
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Bethune-Cookman University
Daytona Beach, FL04-2002
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Curriculum development
- Data analysis
- Classroom management
- Educational technology
- Student assessment
- Collaboration
- Field trip coordination
- Relationship building
- Collaborative learning
- STEM education
- Enrichment activities
- Cooperative learning
- MAP testing and data
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year 2023-2024 School Year
- PTA Vice-President 2019-2024
- Beta Club Sponsor 2012-Current
- Sunshine Committee Chair 2023-current
Timeline
Gifted and Talented Teacher
Dekalb County Schools: Canby Lane
08.2012 - Current
4th Grade Teacher
Dekalb County Schools: Canby Lane
08.2009 - 05.2012
2nd Grade Elementary Teacher
Dekalb County Schools: Canby Lane
08.2006 - 05.2009
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Dekalb County Schools: Canby Lane
07.2002 - 05.2006
Specialist Degree - Instructional Leadership
Argosy University Atlanta
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Bethune-Cookman University