LATISHA EAVES
Wylie,TX
Summary
Highly motivated education professional with proven ability to lead and support staff, utilizing data-driven decision making to improve student achievement and foster a collaborative school community.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Coach
Garland ISD
07.2022 - Current
- Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
- Administered standardized tests to assess student strengths and weaknesses.
- Worked closely with students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help.
- Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
- Maintained records of student assessments, tutoring activities and results.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.
- Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Issued reports updating students, parents and teachers on student progress.
- Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
4th Grade Math/Science Teacher
Couch Elementary
08.2014 - 07.2022
- Served as grade level team lead for the 3 years
- Implement lesson plans using given curriculum while integrating technology and small group instruction
- Adapted and modified lessons to meet student needs
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Created and lead STAAR Pep Rally for 3-5 graders
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Attended teacher conferences and workshops to stay abreast of new developments in math education.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
Teacher
Watkins Elementary
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Taught 3rd grade in a self-contained classroom
- Taught 1st grade in a self-contained classroom
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Implemented lesson plans using given curriculum, including guided reading and small group instruction
- Adapt and modify lessons to meet student needs
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Worked with grade level teams to lead weekly Friday assemblies
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
4th Grade Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher
Akin Elementary
08.2010 - 06.2012
- Taught 4th grade Language Arts and Social Studies to two classes up to size 22
- Implement lesson plans using given curriculum including guided reading and small group instruction
- Adapt and modify lessons to meet student needs
- Used computers, audio-visual aids and other equipment to supplement presentations.
- Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities.
- Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades, and other required details.
Education
MASTERS IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP -
LAMAR UNIVERSITY
Beaumont, TX12.2018
BACHELORS OF ARTS - INTERDICIPLINARY STUDIES
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS
Richardson, TX08.2014
Skills
- Goal-oriented and ambitious
- Committed to continuous improvement
- Student engagement
- Assessment techniques
- Instructional technology
- Teaching strategies
- Instructional planning skills
- Excellent communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
Leadership Experience
- Conducted coaching conversations with teachers based on observations.
- Conducted weekly data meetings with teachers based on data.
- Organized and oversaw campus plan for third through 5th grade STAAR review.
Timeline
Instructional Coach
Garland ISD
07.2022 - Current
4th Grade Math/Science Teacher
Couch Elementary
08.2014 - 07.2022
Teacher
Watkins Elementary
08.2012 - 06.2014
4th Grade Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher
Akin Elementary
08.2010 - 06.2012
MASTERS IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP -
LAMAR UNIVERSITY
BACHELORS OF ARTS - INTERDICIPLINARY STUDIES
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS
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