Latoya Belin
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Mission-driven educational leader with 15+ years of experience across charter networks, public districts, and nonprofit youth development organizations. Proven track record of leading school culture, instructional excellence, operational effectiveness, and community engagement across diverse student populations. Expertise in coaching school leaders, data-driven improvement, strategic growth, and whole‑child development. Recognized for building high-performing teams, improving academic outcomes, and strengthening partnerships with families and community stakeholders.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founding Assistant Director
Movement School Freedom
Charlotte, NC
07.2016 - 06.2018
- Led culture, instruction, and staff development initiatives supporting school leadership and improving academic outcomes.
- Co-led schoolwide strategy across academics, behavior, and family engagement alongside school director
- Managed and coached culture team; developed teacher coaching cycles and feedback systems
- Implemented schoolwide discipline framework and incentive programs improving attendance and behavior outcomes
- Designed and facilitated professional development in classroom management, character education, and student engagement
- Analyzed attendance, discipline, and achievement data to guide leadership decisions and interventions
- Conducted daily classroom observations and instructional coaching improving early childhood instructional quality
- Supported hiring, evaluation, and development of instructional staff
- Led student leadership programs, mentoring initiatives, and family workshops
- Built intervention systems supporting students with social‑emotional and academic needs
Operations Manager
Steve & Marjorie Harvey Foundation
Atlanta, GA
07.2018 - 11.2020
- Oversaw program operations and strategic growth for national youth development nonprofit.
- Directed college and career readiness programs serving youth in underserved communities
- Built partnerships with community organizations and school districts to expand program reach
- Developed program expansion strategies with executive leadership and board members
- Managed volunteers, training systems, and multi‑site mentoring camps
- Created and managed organizational and program budgets
- Analyzed performance data to measure impact and guide program improvement
- Designed parent engagement and follow‑up programming supporting whole‑child outcomes
Educational Consultant
Harvey Academy of Excellence
Atlanta, GA
07.2009 - 06.2016
- Developed tailored educational programs to address individual student needs.
- Collaborated with educators to enhance curriculum effectiveness and student engagement.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify areas for improvement and intervention.
- Designed personalized curriculum and learning plans aligned to state standards
- Supervised instructional team and coordinated family engagement plans
- Identified learning gaps and implemented targeted interventions
- Maintained academic records and compliance documentation
Educator
Atlanta Public Schools & Fulton County Schools
Atlanta, GA
07.2020 - 06.2024
- Delivered differentiated mathematics instruction and collaborated on schoolwide academic improvement efforts.
- Increased student proficiency on statewide assessments through targeted intervention and individualized instruction
- Collaborated with grade teams to improve instructional strategies and curriculum implementation
- Designed differentiated lesson plans aligned to district curriculum standards
- Applied performance‑based assessment practices to monitor growth and adjust instruction
- Provided targeted small‑group and individualized instruction aligned to standards
- Developed intervention plans based on assessment data
- Collaborated with families and school leadership to support student progress
Curriculum Facilitator
Sugar Creek Charter School
Charlotte, NC
10.2001 - 06.2009
- Developed and implemented curriculum enhancements to align with educational standards.
- Collaborated with teachers to provide instructional resources and support for lesson planning.
- Evaluated instructional materials for relevance and effectiveness in student learning outcomes.
- Facilitated professional development workshops to improve teaching strategies and classroom management.
- Conducted classroom observations and coached teachers on instructional best practices
- Partnered with school leadership to improve student achievement strategies
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Pfeiffer University
Charlotte, NC12-2008
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05-1998
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Budget Management
- Curriculum Development
- Community Engagement
- Staff Training & Development
- Program Coordination
- Performance Improvement
- School Culture and Behavior Frameworks
Certification
- Georgia Educator Certificate - Georgia Professionals Standard Commission
- Professional Educator's License - North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Timeline
Educator
Atlanta Public Schools & Fulton County Schools
07.2020 - 06.2024
Operations Manager
Steve & Marjorie Harvey Foundation
07.2018 - 11.2020
Founding Assistant Director
Movement School Freedom
07.2016 - 06.2018
Educational Consultant
Harvey Academy of Excellence
07.2009 - 06.2016
Curriculum Facilitator
Sugar Creek Charter School
10.2001 - 06.2009
Master of Arts - Teaching
Pfeiffer University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of North Carolina At Charlotte