Lori Mahan
Dexter
Summary
Elementary Educator with 24 years' experience in general education. I have experience as a Title I Coordinator, Third, fourth, and fifth grade classroom teacher. I also have experience as a multi-grade level teacher, where I have taught a third-fourth grade combo, and several years of fourth-fifth grade combo classrooms over the years. I have a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. I am also endorsed in the areas of Reading and TESOL. I obtained my degree in Administration through the ALD program,. I am well versed in data disaggregation and a multitude of reading curriculum and phonics intervention programs. I have
led development opportunities for staff, coordinated and led the implementation of the Summer Literacy Program, and demonstrated effective communication and leadership skills in guiding and mentoring fellow educators.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Fifth Grade Teacher Leader
Hagerman Elementary | Hagerman Municipal Schools
07.2015 - Current
- I am an elementary classroom teacher, which involves teaching Reading, Math, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies. I have taught Third through fifth grade. I have had experience with teaching UFLI Phonics program, Reading 180, HMH Reading and Envisions math programs, ReadyGen Reading, SIPPS Phonics program, and completed my LETRS phonics program through the state of New Mexico Public Education Department. I currently oversee and run the Accelerated Reading and Reading Plus Programs. I have been a mentor teacher and a school liaison that coordinates with the Public Educational Department. I am a member of the School Leadership team and other various committees. I am the mentor teacher for new teachers and the designated Principal On Duty.
Fourth Grade Teacher
Sunset Elementary | Roswell Independent Schools
07.2013 - 07.2015
- I was employed as a fourth-grade classroom teacher where I taught all academic areas. I was the lead teacher for my grade band and was a liaison between my grade-level colleagues and our administration. I was responsible for the Accelerated Reading and Benchmark assessment systems. I have experience in HMH Reading and Scott Foresman Curriculum and Reading Mastery Intervention program.
Elementary Teacher
East Grand Plains Elementary | Roswell Independent Schools
08.2002 - 07.2013
- I was employed as a Title I Coordinator, where I serviced a K-5 student population with reading difficulties. I have experience in Success For All Reading Program and Morgan Phonics Program. I also worked as a fifth, fourth-grade classroom teacher, as well as a combination classroom with fourth and fifth grade. I taught all academic areas during these time. I was the lead teacher for my grade band and was a liaison between my grade-level colleagues and our administration. I was a member of the Superintendent council and part of the leadership team during site visits. I was responsible for the Accelerated Reading and Various Benchmark assessment systems. I oversaw data disaggregation, that was used for lesson planning.
Education
Certificate in Administration -
Cooperative Education Services NM Public Educational Department
NM12-2024
TESOL Endorsement - undefined
Eastern NM University
Portales, NM05-2019
Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction - undefined
Grand Canyon University
Arizona10-2009
Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education - Minor Social Studies
Eastern NM University
Portales, NM05-2002
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Collaborative learning
- Instructional strategies
- Literacy development
- Problem-solving skills
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
Timeline
Fifth Grade Teacher Leader
Hagerman Elementary | Hagerman Municipal Schools
07.2015 - Current
Fourth Grade Teacher
Sunset Elementary | Roswell Independent Schools
07.2013 - 07.2015
Elementary Teacher
East Grand Plains Elementary | Roswell Independent Schools
08.2002 - 07.2013
TESOL Endorsement - undefined
Eastern NM University
Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction - undefined
Grand Canyon University
Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education - Minor Social Studies
Eastern NM University
Certificate in Administration -
Cooperative Education Services NM Public Educational Department