Latisha Council
Houston,TX
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
3rd and 5th Grade Math Teacher
Young Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics weekly of 8 lessons per week.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help over 30 students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
Lead Teacher
Apollo After School
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of 22 preschool students’ progress with over 80 percent in performances
- Incorporated different daily activities and lesson plans to increase student involvement in school processes
- Guided student teachers in classroom management, diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
Intern
Peace Academy
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with Founder to execute the opening of a charter school for grades K-3rd including school development/ fundraising, community engagement and student enrollment
- Assisted with developing school structures, communicating with partners, and hiring staff
- Learned about school finances and provided feedback about how to allocate funds.
Teacher
Breakthrough Collaborative
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Taught mathematics course for over 30 students in 8th grade with an increase of over 50 percent in performance demonstrating over 300 learning service hours
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity through hands-on learning and planned activities
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies for students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Education Studies -
Spelman College
Atlanta, GA12.2022
Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Project-based learning
- Student-Centered Learning
- Curriculum Development
Websites
Leadershipprograms
- Ford First Generation Program
- Sister 2 Sister mentoring program
- Sisters Keeping It Real Through Service (S.K.I.R.T.S)
Certification
- The Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment, Atlanta, GA, 09/2021
- CPR: Adult, Child, and Baby First Aid/AED, 02/2023
Leadershiproles
- Co-Chair, Pre-Alumnae Council (2020)
- Ambassador, Chicago Scholars (2018-2022)
- Mentor, Chicago Scholars (2020-2022)
Timeline
3rd and 5th Grade Math Teacher
Young Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
Lead Teacher
Apollo After School
01.2023 - 07.2023
Teacher
Breakthrough Collaborative
06.2022 - 08.2022
Intern
Peace Academy
08.2021 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Arts in Education Studies -
Spelman College
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