LATASHA HOWARD
Manvel
Summary
Dedicated Lead Teacher with a strong leadership background and expertise in program management. Focused on fostering a collaborative learning environment that motivates student engagement and explores diverse instructional strategies. Skilled in planning lessons that meet individual learning needs and effectively addressing classroom challenges through thoughtful interventions.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
John E. Codwell Elementary School
Houston
08.2016 - Current
- Led team of prekindergarten, kindergarten, and first grade teachers in implementing best practices, modifications, and activity planning.
- Utilized coaching strategies to enhance classroom flow and efficiency with lesson plans and small groups.
- Employ a variety of educational techniques (read aloud, turn talk methods, music, media, stimuli, graphics, etc.) to teach children.
- Document students' progress through anecdotal notes, portfolios, student work and assess students and monitor learning growths and disparities.
- Observed each child to enhance social competencies, build self-esteem, and foster healthy relationships for individualized instruction and IEP documentation.
- Houston ISD
Elementary Classroom Teacher
John E. Codwell
Houston
08.2015 - Current
- Organized classroom for activities, lectures, and discussions to facilitate student achievement of individual learning goals.
- Monitored and intervened in student behaviors to promote a positive learning environment.
- Served as role model for personal fitness and healthy lifestyle.
- Led individual and small group activities with students under teacher direction.
- Maintained healthy classroom environment by following health and safety precautions and sanitation procedures.
- Met emotional, social, physical and cognitive needs of each child.
- Established and maintained open communication with students and parents to support individual progress.
- Worked Afterschool: utilizing fine arts and academics to drive student engagement and interest school wide.
- Houston ISD
Teacher (6th Grade Math)
Forest Brook Middle School
Houston
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Utilized targeted instructional practices to address individual student needs in learning community.
- Maintained appropriate confidentiality regarding all information about students.
- Provided feedback and suggested instructional approaches and strategies.
- Maintained accurate, efficient and effective records for instructional and non-instructional purposes.
- Planned and executed classroom activities that actively engaged students and reinforced lesson objectives.
- Developed and implemented engaging online instruction methods to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Houston ISD
HB4 Grant Coordinator
John E. Codwell
Houston
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Compiled and organized grant submission components from Pre-K teachers to enhance collaborative funding efforts.
- Communicate effectively and efficiently to fellow teacher to maintain compliance.
- Coordinated school events to foster family engagement and strengthen community relationships.
- Liaised with administrators and teachers for campus-based and district-wide events.
- Developed systematic plan for program presentation to effectively communicate educational initiatives.
- Provided lifelong learning and personal growth through student guidance and support.
- Contributed to educational initiatives at Houston Independent School District.
Teacher Assistant
Fonwood Early Childhood Center
Houston
01.2014 - 06.2015
- Facilitated reading readiness through diverse literature, math, science experiments, and cultural studies while incorporating Spanish and sign language in both small and whole group settings.
- Engaged 4 and 5 year old children in learning through higher level thinking, music, movement, and student-involved lessons in a diverse and positive environment.
- Assisted in weekly preparation of kindergarten curriculum to align with educational standards.
- Evaluated student performance through weekly assessments and student portfolios.
- Houston ISD
Prekindergarten Teacher
GCCAC Head
Galveston
08.2009 - 01.2014
- Led students to higher-level thinking, enabling them to meet and exceed subject standards.
- Assess student performance through anecdotal notes, parent-teacher conferences, home visits, checklists and student portfolios.
- Developed and implemented weekly curriculum aligned with Rigby Peebles Soup, Scholastic, and DLM standards.
- Maintain a standard schedule for students to get accustomed to a daily structure.
- Engaged students in learning through diverse manipulatives, literature, guest speakers, movies, art, and songs, fostering a positive attitude toward education.
Education
M.D. - Teacher Leadership
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
Houston, TX02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Mgt
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
Houston, TX01.2010
Associates of Accounting -
COLLEGE OF THE MAINLAND
Texas City, TX01.2005
Skills
- Elementary/Middle School Curriculum
- Early Childhood Education
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Instructional strategies
- Mentoring Teachers
- Team collaboration
- Community engagement
- Effective communication
Certification
EC-6 General Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher (6th Grade Math)
Forest Brook Middle School
06.2021 - 07.2021
Lead Teacher
John E. Codwell Elementary School
08.2016 - Current
HB4 Grant Coordinator
John E. Codwell
01.2016 - 01.2017
Elementary Classroom Teacher
John E. Codwell
08.2015 - Current
Teacher Assistant
Fonwood Early Childhood Center
01.2014 - 06.2015
Prekindergarten Teacher
GCCAC Head
08.2009 - 01.2014
M.D. - Teacher Leadership
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
Bachelor of Science - Business Mgt
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
Associates of Accounting -
COLLEGE OF THE MAINLAND