Latasha Cruikshank
Oklahoma City,Ok
Summary
Professional educator with strong foundation in leadership and curriculum development. Known for fostering collaborative environments and driving academic success. Skilled in strategic planning, staff management, and student engagement. Adaptable and reliable, consistently meeting evolving educational needs.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Educator ELA and English Dept. Chair
Frederick A. Douglass High School, Oklahoma City Public Schools
08.2010 - Current
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Contributed to the development of educational programs by offering constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement.
- Facilitated positive behavior support systems to enhance classroom management and promote a conducive learning environment.
- Mentored new special education teachers by sharing best practices, providing feedback on lesson plans, and offering guidance on classroom management techniques.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on innovative teaching practices in special education settings.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues by collaborating on projects and sharing knowledge within the school community.
- Coordinated successful school events such as fundraisers, open houses, concerts, athletic competitions, award ceremonies to increase visibility in the community.
- Established partnerships with local businesses, community organizations, and higher education institutions for mentorship opportunities and college readiness programs.
- Boosted staff morale by fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture, resulting in increased job satisfaction and retention rates.
- Developed data-driven initiatives to identify areas of improvement and implement targeted interventions for students in need.
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Excellent communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Active listening
- Computer skills
- Critical thinking
- Organization and time management
Accomplishments
- Masters of Educational Leadership-Southern Nazarene University, December 2024
- Masters of Science in Special Education-University of Central Oklahoma, May 2016
- Bachelor of Science in Business Management
-University of Phoenix, November 2009
Affiliations
- Guided Coalition
- Faculty Advisory Member
- ACT Team
- Teacher of the Year 2021-2022
- KOCO/Quail Creek Bank Teacher of the Month Feb.2025
- English Language Arts Dept. Chair 2021-current
- Model Professional Learning Communities
Timeline
Special Educator ELA and English Dept. Chair
Frederick A. Douglass High School, Oklahoma City Public Schools
08.2010 - Current
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