LaToya Scott Klinghammer
Hattiesburg,MS
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Computer Science and Engineering Teacher
Hattiesburg Public School District
Hattiesburg, MS
08.2015 - 05.2026
- Instruct students and help them apply computer concepts through classroom instruction
- Responsible for preparing interactive and interesting lesson plans based on approved curriculum to motivate and engage students during the learning process
- Grade assignments
- Maintain classroom management
- Parental contact
- Collaborate with other school staff
- Submits required reports efficiently, promptly, and accurately
Special Education Teacher
Hattiesburg Public School District
Hattiesburg, MS
09.2006 - 05.2015
- Maintained accurate and complete student records and prepared reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
- Conferred with parents, administration, and regular education teachers to develop individualized educational plans designed to promote students’ educational and social development
- Developed plans for effective communication, monitoring, and follow-up of students in inclusive classroom settings
- Modified the general education curriculum for special needs of students with a variety of instructional techniques and technologies
- Use various teaching methods to promote learning, including intensive individualized instruction, problem-solving assignments, and small-group work.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students
- Administered standardized and achievement test and interpreted results to determine students’ strengths and areas of need
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence
Itinerant Instructor
Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation
Hattiesburg, MS
09.1998 - 09.2006
- Kept client records
- Made weekly home visits and telephone contact daily
- Recommended and/or provision of appropriate and necessary aids and appliances
- Performed low vision assessments on individuals that were legally blind
- Independent Living skills training
- Delivered low vision equipment and instructed the clients on the use of the equipment
- Peer support groups
- Rehabilitation and Adjustment Center based training
- Ordered office and client supplies.
Timeline
Computer Science and Engineering Teacher
Hattiesburg Public School District
08.2015 - 05.2026
Special Education Teacher
Hattiesburg Public School District
09.2006 - 05.2015
Itinerant Instructor
Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation
09.1998 - 09.2006