Lora Lyon
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with 12+ years of experience in classroom management, curriculum development, and fostering student engagement. Seeking to leverage strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills in an administrative or customer service role within the cooperate sector.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Lead Teacher
St Martins Elementary School
Brookhaven, GA
08.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans for 4th grade math, grammar, and writing, improving student engagement and academic performance.
- Managed classroom environments and resolved conflicts, showcasing strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Communicated effectively with parents and guardians, enhancing community involvement and support for student success.
- Organized and coordinated school events, demonstrating excellent project management skills.
Lead Teacher 3rd Grade
Dekalb County School System
Stone Mountain, GA
08.2014 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with colleagues to create a positive and effective learning environment, emphasizing teamwork and collaboration.
- Provided individualized support to students with diverse learning needs, developing strong interpersonal skills.
- Conducted assessments and provided feedback to students and parents, honing communication and customer service abilities.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Assisted in onboarding new hires and provided training to future teachers.
- Attended and contributed to district-level training programs for school.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA06-2001
Skills
- Customer Service: Strong ability to address and resolve client issues, ensuring a positive experience
- Communication: Exceptional written and verbal skills, adept at conveying information clearly and effectively
- Organization: Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with attention to detail
- Technology Proficiency: Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite
- Problem solving: Skilled in identifying challenges and implementing effective solutions
- Resource allocation: Managing time, materials, and human resources effectively
Accomplishments
- Increased student performance in Quantitative Thinking on the ERB test by 27%
- Earned all Level III and Level IV on TKES evaluations 2015 – 2024
- Increased student achievement by 112% in Reading on MAP 2020
- Highest growth in Dekalb Schools for comparable schools on math Milestones 2018
Certification
- Georgia Educator Certificate, T – 4, Elementary Education P-5, gifted education endorsement
Timeline
Elementary Lead Teacher
St Martins Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
Lead Teacher 3rd Grade
Dekalb County School System
08.2014 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Education
Georgia State University
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