La Tishya Vaughn
Amarillo
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in classroom management and behavior intervention. Committed to building positive relationships and implementing tailored care plans to promote student achievement and emotional well-being.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Amarillo ISD
Amarillo
08.1993 - Current
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
Foster Parent
Bair Foundation
Amarillo
06.2005 - 08.2025
- Conducted behavioral assessments to identify individual needs and create tailored care plans.
- Collaborated with local agencies to coordinate services and support for foster children.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies to ensure child safety and emotional well-being.
- Trained and mentored new foster care providers on best practices and regulatory compliance.
- Developed and maintained case documentation to track progress and outcomes effectively.
- Supported families in crisis by providing guidance and resources for effective coping.
- Established trusting relationships with children to promote emotional stability and security.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to address challenges and promote positive outcomes.
- Monitored children's progress and adjusted care plans based on individual needs and developments.
Education
Master of Arts - Education/ Administration
Southwestern University
Waxahachie, TX12-1998
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Special education support
- Behavior intervention
- Curriculum development
- Educational assessment
Timeline
Foster Parent
Bair Foundation
06.2005 - 08.2025
Teacher
Amarillo ISD
08.1993 - Current
Master of Arts - Education/ Administration
Southwestern University