LaTONYA LYNCH
Grand Prairie,TX
Summary
Knowledgeable educator and Professional liaison with strong background in fostering communication and building relationships. Community Engagement Specialist skilled in team collaboration and adept at navigating changing needs to achieve results. Expertise in conflict resolution, project management, and strategic planning. Reliable, adaptable, and focused on driving success through effective partnerships and clear communication.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Academic Liaison (Grades K-5)
Clayton YES! -Fort Worth After-School (FWISD) 21st Century ACE
- Served as the primary point of contact, fostering strong relationships between internal teams and external partners.
- Coordinated multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and alignment with organizational objectives.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, sharing insights with colleagues to drive continuous improvement efforts.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by swiftly addressing concerns and providing solutions to various issues.
- Improved interdepartmental collaboration with regular team building activities and open forums for discussion.
Professional Educator - Writing Specialist/ESL Teacher (Grade 4)
Fort Worth Independent School District
- Communicated regularly with parents about their child''s progress, addressing concerns promptly and working together to develop solutions for improvement.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and held students accountable, resulting in a more focused and productive classroom environment.
- Achieved higher student retention rates by implementing individualized learning plans tailored to each student''s needs.
- Implemented project-based learning experiences to encourage creativity and real-world application of skills.
- Promoted a growth mindset among students, encouraging perseverance and resilience in the face of academic challenges.
- Continuously sought out opportunities for professional growth, attending conferences and workshops to stay current on best practices within the field of education.
- Utilized data-driven instruction, constantly assessing student progress and adjusting lesson plans accordingly for improved performance outcomes.
- Served as a mentor teacher, guiding new educators in effective teaching methods and providing ongoing support throughout their first year in the profession.
- Increased students'' critical thinking skills through the implementation of inquiry-based learning activities.
- Enhanced classroom atmosphere by creating a safe and inclusive environment where all students felt comfortable participating.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
Teen GED, YouthBuild GED and High School Completion Instructor (Ages 16-24)
Black Hawk College, Rock Island Technology Center
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
Title I Math Interventionist (Grades 5-6)
Winton Woods City Schools
- Developed and conducted training sessions for parents & students
- Worked closely with the administrative staff to design, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of the Title I Program
Professional Educator (Grades 4-6)
Arlington Independent School District
- Participated in developing and implementing grade level curriculum
- Assisted with the interviewing and training process of new employees
National Board Assessor/ Remote Scorer
Pearson Education
01.2013 - Current
- Evaluate portfolio submissions or constructed response exercises in a reliable manner
- Score according to National Board or state rubrics and standards
Primary Educator - Pre-K /3rd Grade
Manara STEM Academy
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, enhancing student learning through interdisciplinary connections.
Community Programming Librarian
City of Arlington-Library Services
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Oversaw Youth Technology Centers’ schedules and Teen Programming to engage targeted audience
- Coordinate and collaborate programming and community partnerships
- Supervise Library Branches – people and activities
K-12 Learning Support Team
City of Arlington-Library Services
03.2014 - 10.2015
- Trained & Supervised AmeriCorps VISTAs- Reading Corps Project (K-2)
- Coordinate Library LINKs – Arlington ISD Partnership (K-6)
- Developed, managed, implemented and evaluated K-6 programming that supported quality education
Program Specialist-Early Learning Team/ Literacy House
City of Arlington-Library Services
10.2013 - 02.2014
- Built partnerships and established the Library’s Preschool Story times with AISD Community Based Child Care Sites
- Worked closely with AISD TLI Child Care Centers in various early literacy and parental involvement programs
- Organized and facilitated early literacy classes to teens in AISD high school parenting classes – Life Through Literacy
Education
Master of Science - Education Degree –Elementary/Early Childhood
Western Illinois University
Moline, ILElementary Education Teaching Certificate -
Texas Woman’s University
Denton, TXBachelor of Science -
Western Illinois University
Macomb, ILReal Estate School of Business
Austin, TXSkills
- Customer relationship management
- Assertiveness
- Mediation skills
- Influencing skills
- Representative experience
- Verbal and written communication
- Team collaboration
- Policies and procedures implementation
Accomplishments
- Received numerous Teacher of the Year/Month Awards
- Executed data driven instruction
- Supervised teams of library and school staff members, students, and AmeriCorp VISTAs.
Certification
- Arizona, Standard K-8; Early Childhood Endorsement Birth-8
- Texas, ESL 1-6; Self Contained 1-6
- Texas Real Estate License
Timeline
Primary Educator - Pre-K /3rd Grade
Manara STEM Academy
01.2017 - 01.2023
K-12 Learning Support Team
City of Arlington-Library Services
03.2014 - 10.2015
Program Specialist-Early Learning Team/ Literacy House
City of Arlington-Library Services
10.2013 - 02.2014
National Board Assessor/ Remote Scorer
Pearson Education
01.2013 - Current
Community Programming Librarian
City of Arlington-Library Services
01.2013 - 01.2017
Elementary Education Teaching Certificate -
Texas Woman’s University
Bachelor of Science -
Western Illinois University
- Arizona, Standard K-8; Early Childhood Endorsement Birth-8
- Texas, ESL 1-6; Self Contained 1-6
- Texas Real Estate License
Academic Liaison (Grades K-5)
Clayton YES! -Fort Worth After-School (FWISD) 21st Century ACE
Professional Educator - Writing Specialist/ESL Teacher (Grade 4)
Fort Worth Independent School District
Teen GED, YouthBuild GED and High School Completion Instructor (Ages 16-24)
Black Hawk College, Rock Island Technology Center
Title I Math Interventionist (Grades 5-6)
Winton Woods City Schools
Professional Educator (Grades 4-6)
Arlington Independent School District
Master of Science - Education Degree –Elementary/Early Childhood
Western Illinois University
Real Estate School of Business
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