Latoya Houston
Fort Mill,SC
Summary
Experienced with creating supportive environments for students with diverse learning needs. Utilizes effective communication and adaptive teaching methods to enhance student engagement. Knowledge of individualized education plans and behavior management techniques.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Assistant
Mount Holly Elementary
04.2023 - Current
- Supported students with behavioral challenges through consistent reinforcement of classroom expectations and positive feedback.
- Assisted special education teachers in developing and executing comprehensive lesson plans tailored to students'' unique learning styles and abilities.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
Kindergarten Assistant
Kings Town Elementary
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
- Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts
Special Education Assistant
Gold Hill Middle
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress.
- Assist with lifting and other daily living activities including toileting, feeding, cleaning, transferring, and positioning of students as needed
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Assisted students in achieving academic goals by providing one-on-one support and small group instruction.
Academic Interventionist
Carver Elementary
08.2018 - 07.2021
- Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Collaborate with teachers individually to identify the literacy needs of students, to set learning goals and develop the best methods to show growth.
Teacher Assistant
The Orchard (Summer S.A.L.T)
06.2015 - 06.2021
- Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
- Facilitated small-group instruction sessions targeting specific skill gaps among struggling learners for academic success.
Academic Interventionist
Rankin Elementary
08.2017 - 03.2018
- Provide private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance, or prepare for academic or occupational tests.
- Participate in training and development sessions to improve tutoring practices or learn new tutoring techniques.
- Monitored and analyzed student progress data, adjusting intervention plans accordingly for optimal results.
Permanent Substitute
Rankin Elementary
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
- Perform duties such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades, and other required details.
Assistant Teacher
Carver Elementary
08.2011 - 09.2014
- Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
- Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
Education
M.Eds - Special Education
SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
Lakeland, FL10-2021
B.A. - History
MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY
Mississippi State, MS05.2009
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Smart Board
- Collaborating with Colleagues
- Creating/Designing
- Self-Motivation
- Problem Solving
- Inclusion strategies
- Classroom management
- Patience and empathy
- Classroom organization
- Data collection
- Progress monitoring
Timeline
Special Education Assistant
Mount Holly Elementary
04.2023 - Current
Kindergarten Assistant
Kings Town Elementary
08.2022 - 01.2023
Special Education Assistant
Gold Hill Middle
08.2021 - 05.2022
Academic Interventionist
Carver Elementary
08.2018 - 07.2021
Academic Interventionist
Rankin Elementary
08.2017 - 03.2018
Permanent Substitute
Rankin Elementary
08.2015 - 08.2017
Teacher Assistant
The Orchard (Summer S.A.L.T)
06.2015 - 06.2021
Assistant Teacher
Carver Elementary
08.2011 - 09.2014
M.Eds - Special Education
SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
B.A. - History
MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY
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