LaTonya Terrell
Arlington,TX
Summary
Dedicated educator with expertise in classroom management, relationship building, and differentiated instruction. Committed to fostering a positive learning environment that promotes student engagement and success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
FWISD
Fort Worth
08.2004 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum design and instructional strategies.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and growth.
- Utilized technology tools, such as interactive whiteboards and educational software, to enhance learning experiences.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on best practices and classroom management techniques.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify areas for improvement and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Advocated for student needs by collaborating with parents, administration, and support staff to create individualized support plans.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK12-1989
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive role model and mentor
- Growth mindset
- Classroom instruction
- Conflict resolution
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Student-centered learning
- Group and individual instruction
- Curriculum implementation
- Small group instruction
- Student rapport
- Data-driven instruction
- Faculty collaboration
- Assigning and grading work
- ESL- english as second language
- Empathy and patience
- Lesson delivery
- Social-emotional learning
- Student needs assessment
- Motivating students
Certification
ESL certified
TIA certified Exemplary
Timeline
Teacher
FWISD
08.2004 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Oklahoma State University