LATASHA CLARK
Chicago,IL
Summary
Educational leader with a strong background in administration, curriculum development, and student engagement. Proven ability to foster a collaborative environment that drives academic achievement and continuous improvement. Adept at adapting to evolving educational needs and ensuring that the team meets high standards. Recognized for leadership, effective communication, and strategic planning.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal/Teacher
Dolton School District 149
Calumet City, IL
06.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to enhance student achievement and school performance.
- Led professional development workshops to enhance teaching practices among staff.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, and community stakeholders to foster trust, collaboration, and commitment to shared goals.
- Collaborated with faculty to align curriculum with district goals and state standards.
Special Education Teacher
Dolton School District 149
Calumet City, IL
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Developed individualized education plans to address diverse student needs.
- Implemented adaptive learning strategies to enhance student engagement.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support student progress.
- Facilitated classroom management techniques to create a positive learning environment.
Resident Principal
CPS, Lee Elementary
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
Special Education Teacher
CPS, Curie High School
Chicago, Illinois
08.2012 - 08.2022
- Instructed culturally relevant lessons through lectures, activities, and demonstrations in subjects such as Mathematics, and Science
- Taught socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement
- Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction
- Developed and implemented unit plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized education plans as part of an integrated classroom
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
- Math Team Lead
- Accomplishments
- Facilitated Weekly meetings with content teachers
- Collaborated with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum alignment and assessment methods
- Developed surveys to motivate and encourage team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other
- Evaluated student academic issues by reviewing performance assessments and noting trends in learning growth.
New Teacher Mentor
- Accomplishments
- Ensured the use of teaching strategies aligned with the reach framework
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain a positive learning environment
- Observed teachers to assist with planning and classroom instruction methodologies
- Modeled demonstration lessons to support professional best practices
- Diverse Learners Teacher Hiring Team Member
- Accomplishments
- Analyzed Resumes for potential candidates
- Developed relevant Interview questions
- Collaborated with team members about candidates that were interviewed
- Sophomore on Track Coordinator
- Accomplishments
- Increased on track rate by 3% with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Collaborated with community partners to implement after-school and lunch tutoring for students that needed extra help
- Directed and collaborated with the staff to implement mentoring program of upperclassmen mentoring sophomores
- Developed Fundraisers to raise money for program activities and field trips.
MTSS Team Member
- Accomplishments
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain a cohesive school community within a virtual classroom setting
- Facilitated coaching rounds for teaching staff to enhance the delivery of lessons
- Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training courses.
Special Education Teacher
CPS, Turner-Drew Language Academy
Chicago, Illinois
01.2010 - 06.2012
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives
- Aligned classroom instructional strategies with district, state, and national requirements
- Established and communicated clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects to students and parents
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
Education
Specialist Masters - School Leadership
National Louis University
Chicago, ILMaster of Science - Special Education
Quincy University
Quincy, ILBachelor of Science - Biology
Xavier University of LA
New Orleans, LouisianaSkills
- Instructional coaching
- Parent-teacher relations
- Growth mindset
- Student engagement
- Data-driven instruction
- Leadership and inspiration
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
Timeline
Principal/Teacher
Dolton School District 149
06.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Dolton School District 149
10.2023 - 06.2024
Resident Principal
CPS, Lee Elementary
08.2022 - 01.2023
Special Education Teacher
CPS, Curie High School
08.2012 - 08.2022
Special Education Teacher
CPS, Turner-Drew Language Academy
01.2010 - 06.2012
New Teacher Mentor
MTSS Team Member
Specialist Masters - School Leadership
National Louis University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Xavier University of LA
Master of Science - Special Education
Quincy University