LONAZIA MCGLOWN
Charlotte,US
Summary
Achieved enhanced student literacy and social-emotional growth through effective curriculum development and differentiated instruction in kindergarten settings. Established collaborative learning environments that fostered engagement and support. Developed strong relationships with students and families, driving academic and personal development through innovative teaching strategies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Hornets Nest Elementary
Charlotte
08.2024 - Current
- Create a supportive classroom, enhancing student engagement and emotional growth.
- Design tailored lesson plans, leading to significant literacy and numeracy improvements.
- Address individual student needs, achieving measurable academic progress using DIBLES and i-ready testing(Reading and Math)
- Implement strategies that enhance student learning outcomes and personal development.
- Highest proficiency data on DIBELS (15/19 on or above grade level)
ACADEMIC TUTORING K-5
Personal Business
Charlotte
08.2024 - Current
- Provided personalized academic support to K-2 students, fostering confidence and a love for learning through engaging activities.
- Developed tailored lesson plans that improved student comprehension, leading to noticeable advancements in reading and math skills.
- Partnered with parents and teachers to create cohesive learning strategies, enhancing student progress and ensuring consistent communication.
- Implemented interactive learning tools, resulting in increased student engagement and marked improvements in retention rates.
READING INTERVENTIONIST/SPECIALIST K-2
Urban Promise
Charlotte
08.2023 - 07.2025
- Facilitated reading interventions for K-3 students fostering a positive learning environment that boosted literacy engagement and comprehension.
- Implemented targeted reading strategies, resulting in noticeable improvements in student reading levels and overall academic performance.
- Coordinated with teachers and parents to tailor intervention plans, enhancing student support and strengthening community involvement.
KINDERGARTEN GRADE LEVEL CHAIR
Ridgeview Charter
Gastonia, NC
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans aligned with NC State Standards using NWEA testing.
- Plan and prepare materials for lesson, assignments, and assessments along with correcting, evaluate, and grade the performance of 25 students
- Implemented targeted assessments to identify learning gaps, enabling tailored instruction and measurable improvements in student performance.
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Movement School Freedom/Southwest
Charlotte
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with an Individualized Educational Plan using STEP, Reading Mastery, and guided reading.
- Kept students on task with proactive behavior modifications and positive reinforcements strategies using ClassDojo
- Tracked, analyzed, and monitored student data, and effectively used data to guide small instruction.Coordinated with parents and specialists to address individual student needs, strengthening community involvement and enhancing educational support.
- Analyzed student assessments to identify learning gaps, enabling targeted interventions and measurable improvements in student performance.
Education
M.A - READING EDUCATION K-12
UNC Pembroke
Pembroke12.2027
B.S - BIRTH-KINDERGARTEN-LICENSURE
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC05.2023
Skills
- Achieved improved student engagement through innovative lesson planning and curriculum development Enhanced communication among educators and students, resulting in a collaborative learning environment Strengthened classroom management practices, leading to increased student focus and participation Drove data-driven instruction initiatives that positively impacted student achievement Customized differentiated instruction approaches, resulting in tailored learning experiences for all students Optimized time management to maximize instructional effectiveness Elevated phonics instruction quality, contributing to significant literacy advancements Fostered social-emotional learning, promoting a supportive school culture Influenced leadership strategies that advanced educational goals Orton Gillingham certified
- Developed and implemented online teaching strategies since 2020, fostering an interactive learning environment
Certification
Orton-gillingham certified
Timeline
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Hornets Nest Elementary
08.2024 - Current
ACADEMIC TUTORING K-5
Personal Business
08.2024 - Current
READING INTERVENTIONIST/SPECIALIST K-2
Urban Promise
08.2023 - 07.2025
KINDERGARTEN GRADE LEVEL CHAIR
Ridgeview Charter
08.2023 - 06.2024
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Movement School Freedom/Southwest
06.2021 - 08.2023
B.S - BIRTH-KINDERGARTEN-LICENSURE
Western Carolina University
M.A - READING EDUCATION K-12
UNC Pembroke