LaTonia Wilson
Education
Dallas,TX
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Elementary Art Teacher
Dallas ISD WDSS
Dallas, TX
08.2022 - Current
- Taught classes on painting, collage, and color theory.
- Documented student work in order to exhibit and celebrate learning process of each child.
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
- Developed and implemented various thematic lesson plans, utilizing age-appropriate material and focusing on relevant topics.
- Developed and facilitated after-school art clubs and activities for students to hone skills.
- Enhanced classroom instruction with multimedia presentations.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create stimulating art curriculums.
- Assessed student work and provided constructive feedback.
Special Education Teacher
Dallas ISD WDSS
Dallas, TX
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ 09.2014 - 07.2017
Cosmetology Instructor License - Cosmetology Education
Velma B's Beauty Academy
Dallas, TX 03.2000 - 10.2001
Skills
Progress reporting
Special education
Child development
Differentiated instruction
Behavioral improvements
Curriculum selection
Student counseling
Safety awareness
Lesson Planning
Activity Planning
Classroom management
Teamwork and Collaboration
Written Communication
Clerical Support
Elementary education
Timeline
Elementary Art Teacher
Dallas ISD WDSS
08.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Dallas ISD WDSS
08.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
University of Phoenix
09.2014 - 07.2017
Cosmetology Instructor License - Cosmetology Education
Velma B's Beauty Academy
03.2000 - 10.2001