Latonya E. Knight
Arlington
Summary
Passionate educator with 22 years of experience teaching Kindergarten through 4th grade, dedicated to developing and implementing diverse curricula across a wide range of subjects and grade levels. Expertise in motivating students through positive reinforcement and engaging instructional methods, fostering an interactive classroom environment that enhances learning. Proven track record in cultivating strong literacy, numeracy, social, and learning skills among students, ensuring holistic development and academic success. Committed to creating an inclusive and stimulating educational atmosphere that inspires lifelong learning.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher (K-4th Grade)
High Pointe’ Elementary
2006.08 - 2026.05
- Facilitate college readiness and enhance graduate success for each child.
- Delivered diverse instructional management and assessments tailored to various elementary scholars.
- Created thoughtful and engaging lesson plans, units of study, and assessments.
- Collaborated with colleagues across content areas and grade levels.
- fulfilling all necessary teacher obligations, office assistant duties and managing lunchroom supervision roles.
- Collaborated consistently with scholars and parents to evaluate scholar development
- Enhanced parental involvement through strong relationship-building initiatives. Built rapport with students to establish a foundation of mutual respect. Implemented strategies for a safe, social-emotional learning environment, promoting well-being.
- collaboration with parents, community, and stakeholders to celebrate student leadership through various events, celebrations, clubs, and performances.
Teacher (2nd Grade)
Ray Abrams Elementary
2003.08 - 2005.08
- Served as committee member for corrective action initiatives to enhance school improvement plans. Participated in planning team focused on data collection and root cause analysis. Mentored at-risk students, fostering academic growth and resilience. Presented findings to staff, aligning goals with improvement strategies.
- Proctoring State tests
- Coordinating School Cultural Events Committee
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs of students.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning and foster a positive classroom environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Xavier University of Louisiana
01.2003
Skills
- Effective team leader
- Effective classroom and time management skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Strategic small group teaching methods
- Facilitating communication with families
- Critical thinking
- Motivating students
- Innovative lesson planning
- Student-centered learning
- Behavior management
- Technology integration
Accomplishments
- Campus Teacher of the Year Award (May 2022)
- Campus/District Teacher of the Month (September 2020)
- The Empowerment of Others Award (January 2025)
- Leads with Heart Award (September 2025)
- Expects Excellence Award (December 2025)
- Lead Award (August 2020)
- Engage Award (September 2020)
- Amaze Award (November 2020)
- Rally Award (January 2021)
- Nurture Award( March 2021)
- IXL Achievement Award (May 2021)
Affiliations
- Team Leader/Mentor (17 years)
- District Curriculum, Planning, Writing & Assessment Team (2 years)
- Discipline/Student Placement (13 years)
- Site-Based/Campus Advisory Team (16 years)
- Focus Group/Leadership Group (9 years)
- American Federation of Teachers (17 years)
- Parent Teacher Association/Association of Texas Professionals (20 years)
- Association of Texas Professional Educators (20 years)
- National Association of Educators (22 years)
Certification
- EC-4 Generalist
- Reading Academy (2022)
Timeline
Teacher (K-4th Grade)
High Pointe’ Elementary
2006.08 - 2026.05
Teacher (2nd Grade)
Ray Abrams Elementary
2003.08 - 2005.08
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Xavier University of Louisiana