LaTonya Draper-Madison
Ringgold,USA
Summary
Dedicated secondary math and CTE educator with more than 6 years of teaching experience across various educational levels. Honored as a Top 50 Teacher in Galveston, Texas, with expertise in crafting lesson plans aligned with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. Committed to using innovative teaching methods to maximize student learning outcomes and enhance test performance. Pursuing positions that facilitate career advancement and utilize extensive educational expertise.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary Math/CTE Instructor
Odyssey Academy
08.2016 - Current
- Planning and presenting lessons to facilitate students' understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
- Preparing and distributing learning material such as notes, assignments, and quizzes.
- Sourcing the resources and supplies needed for lessons.
- Ensuring that the classroom remains safe and conducive to learning.
- Grading assignments and quizzes in a timely manner.
- Invigilating quizzes and final examinations.
- Documenting and reporting on students' progress.
- Attending meetings with parents and staff.
- Key achievements:
- Prepared and run after-school tutoring for students with learning difficulties that helped improve their final test results by 30%.
- Designed college preparation plan for 7th and 8th graders that was awarded Teaching for Progress state award that allowed to equip the math classroom with new computers.
- Top 50 Teacher in Galveston, Texas 2020-2021
Learning Management Specialist
San Jacinto College
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Develop, maintain, and operate various technologies used in the delivery of instructional and/or interactive programs and courses.
- Research and resolve LMS functionality issues.
- Provide and develop roles, security, and enrollment management.
- Solve basic technical problems; investigate and seek solutions to complex issues, and perform onsite installation or replacement of various hardware and software for LMS.
- In conjunction with the Instructional Designer, document all LMS configurations, procedures and workflow diagrams.
- Give individual or group instruction to users or arrange for instruction of software or systems.
- Configure workstations, system hardware and software, and provide technical assistance.
- Assist in determining hardware, software needs, and upgrades
- Runs reports as needed to show LMS usage
- Reviews and improves system operations practices.
- Provides immediate response to problems and emergencies affecting normal operations
- Performs capacity planning for data storage and performance
- Reviews systems performance proactively
- Works closely with appropriate external vendors to ensure efficient functionality of resources
Department Assistant
The University of Texas
05.2013 - 05.2014
- Performed tasks on behalf of department chairs, associate deans and assigned faculty; such as creating documents including correspondences, mailings, special reports, syllabi, spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations.
- Managed student work submission
- Created and maintained a filing system for student and department records
- Maintained office equipment and ordered office supplies
- Provided reliable telephone coverage in the absence of the departments administrative assistant
- Attended department meetings and took organized minutes.
- Scheduled student conferences for faculty, department meetings and assisted with the coordination of department events within and outside of the university
- Supported department in updating web pages and Blackboard courses
Training Coordinator
SITG Services LLC
10.2006 - 08.2013
- Addressed training needs for new and existing employees
- Identified internal and external training programs to address competency gaps
- Partnered with internal stakeholders regarding employee training needs
- Organized, developed, and facilitated training programs to meet specific training needs
- Liaised with subject matter experts regarding instructional design
- Developed training aids such as manuals and handbooks
- Informed employees about training options
- Mapped out training plans for individual employees
- Facilitated learning through a variety of delivery methods including classroom instruction, virtual training, on-the-job coaching
- Designed and apply assessment tools to measure training effectiveness
- Tracked and report on training outcomes
- Provided feedback to program participants and management
- Evaluated and make recommendations on training material and methodology
- Maintained employee training records
- Handled the logistics for training activities including venues and equipment
- Managed training budget, and maintained in-house training facilities and equipment
- Kept current on training design and methodology
Tutor- Anatomy and Physiology
Lone Star College
08.2009 - 05.2012
- Facilitated Anatomy and Physiology tutoring sessions
- Developed a basic understanding of curriculum and instruction
- Input grades and attendance using Blackboard Learning Management System
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Education
Associates Degree of Arts - undefined
Lone Star College
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Development
The University of Texas at Tyler
01.2014
Master's Degree of Science - Human Resource Development
The University of Texas at Tyler
01.2016
Skills
- Social skills education
- Analytical skills
- Testing oversight
- Cultural competence
- Emergency response strategies
- Behavioral therapy techniques
- Communication effectiveness
- Special needs education strategies
- Vocational counseling
- Family engagement initiatives
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Project planning and execution
- Curriculum creation
Accomplishments
- Phi Kappa Phi- Inducted in 2013 and Present Member-The University of Texas at Tyler
- The National Society of Collegiate Scholars-Commended for Scholarship and Service-2010-2013-LoneStar College Cyfair, Texas
Timeline
Secondary Math/CTE Instructor
Odyssey Academy
08.2016 - Current
Learning Management Specialist
San Jacinto College
08.2015 - 08.2016
Department Assistant
The University of Texas
05.2013 - 05.2014
Tutor- Anatomy and Physiology
Lone Star College
08.2009 - 05.2012
Training Coordinator
SITG Services LLC
10.2006 - 08.2013
Associates Degree of Arts - undefined
Lone Star College
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Development
The University of Texas at Tyler
Master's Degree of Science - Human Resource Development
The University of Texas at Tyler