LaToya Knight-Mannery
Jackson,MS
Summary
Dedicated Education Administrator adept at working with teachers and educational professionals to improve lesson plans and curriculum. Well-versed in childhood literacy education strategies. Knowledge of and experience in developing literacy curriculum for lower elementary grades.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Special Education Administrator
Ambition Preparatory Charter School
07.2023 - Current
- I dually serve in a leadership role as well as in the capacity of an inclusion support teacher
- I supervise, support and coach special education teachers
- I support the district's special education direction in coordinating student evaluation and placement
- I develop and implement individualized education plans, conduct reevaluations, and facilitate IEP meetings.
Assistant Principal/Director of Special Education
Midtown Public Charter School
07.2021 - 05.2023
- I support the lead principal in setting and carrying out the mission of the school
- I assist with supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the school's policies and procedures
- I administer the district's special education program
- I coordinate student placements in programs, and articulate the district program with the state and federal agency.
Subject Matter Expert
LearningMate
05.2021 - 02.2023
- I served as an independent contracted subject matter expert hired by LearningMate to write course content for News2You
- I wrote second and fifth grade English language arts online courses for special education students
- I wrote lesson plans to accompany online courses
- I wrote pre and post assessments for online courses
- I edited and revised courses based on feedback for the client.
11th grade English & Biology Inclusion, Special Education Teacher
Pearl High School-Pearl Public School District
08.2020 - 05.2021
- I taught 11th grade English inclusion and resource classes
- I developed and wrote individualized learning plans and behavior plans for students
- I scheduled and facilitated IEP meetings with parents and other IEP committee members
- I provided accommodations and modifications to content and curriculum
- I analyzed and evaluated data relevant to students' growth regarding Mississippi's English III standards
- I made decisions that determined the direction of the curriculum being taught to students with disabilities.
6th grade Pre-AP ELA
Bailey APAC School-Jackson Public Schools
11.2017 - 05.2020
- I fostered and nurtured positive and meaningful relationships with my students
- I taught and facilitated students in the advanced curriculum English language arts classroom
- I provided instruction that challenged students to engage in a deeper understanding of diverse texts
- I guided students in developing their writing ability in relation to writing critically about texts they read
- I analyzed and evaluated data relevant to students' performance regarding the Common Core State Standards and on the Mississippi Achievement Assessment Program (MAAP)
- I served as a member of the school's site council
- I served on the superintendent's teacher advisory committee.
6th & 8th grade ELA
Chastain Middle School-Jackson Public Schools
08.2015 - 05.2017
- I taught 6th and 8th grade English language arts
- I provided instruction that met the diverse needs of every student
- I analyzed and evaluated data relevant to students' performance regarding the Common Core State Standards and the PARCC assessment
- I made decisions that determined the direction of the school's 6th and 8th grade language arts curriculum and instruction
- I served as the 6th grade lead teacher/team leader.
8th grade ELA
Whitten Middle School-Jackson Public Schools
08.2014 - 07.2015
- I taught 8th grade English language arts
- I provided instruction that met the diverse needs of every student
- I analyzed and evaluated data relevant to students' performance regarding the Common Core State Standards and the PARCC assessment
- I made decisions that determined the direction of the school's 8th grade language arts curriculum and instruction
- I served as the 8th grade lead teacher/team leader.
7th and 8th grade Language Arts Teacher
East Marion High School-Marion County School District
08.2012 - 06.2014
- I taught 7th and 8th grade English language Arts
- I provided instruction that met the diverse needs of students
- I analyzed and evaluated data relevant to students' performance regarding Mississippi's 7th grade language arts standards and MCT2 as well as the new Common Core State Standards
- I made decisions that determined the direction of the school's 7th and 8th grade language arts curriculum and instruction.
Adult Education/GED Instructor
Pearl River Community College
11.2009 - 05.2013
- I served as a GED Instructor
- I facilitated classes at PRCC Hattiesburg campus, Carl Lofton Vocational Technological Center, & Marion Walthall County Correctional Facility
- I administered test such as the TABE and the Locator Exam
- I prepared students to take the official GED exam.
7th-12th grade ELA Inclusion, Special Education Teacher
East Marion High School-Marion County School District
08.2010 - 08.2012
- I taught 7th-12th grade English language arts and English inclusion classes
- I developed and wrote individualized learning plans for students
- I scheduled and facilitated IEP meetings with parents and other IEP committee members
- I provided accommodations and modifications to content and curriculum
- I analyzed and evaluated data relevant to student's growth regarding Mississippi's 7th grade language arts standards and MCT2
- I made decisions that determined the direction of the curriculum being taught to students with disabilities.
US History, Economics, & US Government Teacher
Prentiss High School-Jefferson-Davis County School District
08.2008 - 05.2009
- I taught 11th grade US History
- I taught 12th grade Economics & US Government
- I prepared students for the US History SATP exam.
Librarian Media Specialist
Jefferson Middle School-Columbia School District
08.2007 - 05.2008
- I facilitated the daily functions of a middle school library
- I coordinated and provided reading and literacy activities for students
- I coordinated RIF distributions
- I provided technology and technology training to school staff.
Education
ED.D - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
05.2025
M.ED. Educational Leadership -
American College of Education
12.2019
M.ED. Secondary Education -
William Carey University
08.2009
B. A. Criminal Justice -
University of Southern Mississippi
05.2003
Skills
- Inclusive Practices
- Instructional Leadership
- Relationship building and networking
- Federal, State, and Local Regulations Adherence
Awards Recognitions
- PREPS Award, 2011-12; 2012-13, 2018-19
- Most Outstanding Academic Achievement, 2012-13
- Bailey APAC recognized as the #1 ranked middle school in Mississippi, 2018-2019
Certification
- Licensed Educator in the area of Entry Level Administrator K-12, English 7-12, Reading K-12, Social Studies 7-12, Special Education Fundamentals K-12, Mild/Moderate Disabilities 7-12, [ Mississippi Class AA]
Timeline
Lead Special Education Administrator
Ambition Preparatory Charter School
07.2023 - Current
Assistant Principal/Director of Special Education
Midtown Public Charter School
07.2021 - 05.2023
Subject Matter Expert
LearningMate
05.2021 - 02.2023
11th grade English & Biology Inclusion, Special Education Teacher
Pearl High School-Pearl Public School District
08.2020 - 05.2021
6th grade Pre-AP ELA
Bailey APAC School-Jackson Public Schools
11.2017 - 05.2020
6th & 8th grade ELA
Chastain Middle School-Jackson Public Schools
08.2015 - 05.2017
8th grade ELA
Whitten Middle School-Jackson Public Schools
08.2014 - 07.2015
7th and 8th grade Language Arts Teacher
East Marion High School-Marion County School District
08.2012 - 06.2014
7th-12th grade ELA Inclusion, Special Education Teacher
East Marion High School-Marion County School District
08.2010 - 08.2012
Adult Education/GED Instructor
Pearl River Community College
11.2009 - 05.2013
US History, Economics, & US Government Teacher
Prentiss High School-Jefferson-Davis County School District
08.2008 - 05.2009
Librarian Media Specialist
Jefferson Middle School-Columbia School District
08.2007 - 05.2008
ED.D - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
M.ED. Educational Leadership -
American College of Education
M.ED. Secondary Education -
William Carey University
B. A. Criminal Justice -
University of Southern Mississippi
- Licensed Educator in the area of Entry Level Administrator K-12, English 7-12, Reading K-12, Social Studies 7-12, Special Education Fundamentals K-12, Mild/Moderate Disabilities 7-12, [ Mississippi Class AA]
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