Latrice Sumuel
Houston,Texas
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher and Campus Leader with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and innovative and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently, as a team lead, or as a team member . Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
ELA Lead Teacher
Aldine Independent School District
01.2017 - Current
- Created a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
Center Director
City of Refuge Academy
09.2012 - 12.2016
- Promoted positive company image and established reputation as provider of choice for educational programs in greater community.
- Developed strong community relationships to support center programs and initiatives.
- Led team of educators in creating innovative curriculum that aligned with state standards and promoted student success.
- Increased staff productivity with regular training sessions, clear expectations, and constructive feedback.
Program Manager
Cy-Fair ISD
08.2010 - 09.2012
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
Assistant Manager
New York & Company
01.2008 - 07.2010
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
Education
Principal Certification -
Lamar University
Beaumont, TexasMaster of Science-Human Services - Multidisciplinary
Capella University
Minneapolis, Minnesota01.2016
Bachelor of Arts – Psychology -
University of Houston – Main Campus
Houston, Texas01.2009
Skills
- Instructional Leadership
- Lesson & Activity Planning
- Teacher Mentoring
- Classroom Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Collaborative learning
- Community Engagement
- Differentiated Instruction
- IEP support
- Problem-Solving
- Strategic Planning
- Collaborative decision-making
Accomplishments
- Plummer Middle School Teacher of the Year 2021-2022
- Spearheaded the launch of Plummer Girl Magic Non-Profit Organization
- T-Tess Specialist 2022-2024
- Lead Teacher 2021-Present
- Instructional Specialist Cohort 2023-2024
- Designated Teacher- Exemplary
Timeline
ELA Lead Teacher
Aldine Independent School District
01.2017 - Current
Center Director
City of Refuge Academy
09.2012 - 12.2016
Program Manager
Cy-Fair ISD
08.2010 - 09.2012
Assistant Manager
New York & Company
01.2008 - 07.2010
Principal Certification -
Lamar University
Master of Science-Human Services - Multidisciplinary
Capella University
Bachelor of Arts – Psychology -
University of Houston – Main Campus