Lotoya Brown
Abbeville,SC
Summary
Innovative Math teacher bringing over 15-year background instructing students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Also very committed individual to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher of Mathematics (grades 9-12)
Calhoun Falls Public Charter School
01.2021 - Current
- Improved State testing scores by 25% in 2021 - 2022 and 53% in 2022 - 2023.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Mentored students on individual basis to help develop math skills.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Attended teacher conferences and workshops to stay abreast of new developments in math education.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.
- Maintained lesson flexibility to adapt to student progress and information retention.
- Utilized mathematical applications and problem-solving techniques to teach advanced topics in mathematics.
- Helped students make good decisions about course choices for educational and vocational goals.
- Initiated communication with students to address learning concerns and offer additional guidance for independent study.
- Created detailed syllabus to outline teaching methods, learning objectives and exam dates.
Assistant Technology Administrator
Calhoun Falls Public Charter School
07.2022 - Current
- Resolved issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
- Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues.
Teacher of Mathematics
Merl Grove High School
09.2014 - 12.2020
- Prepare Students for the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) CSEC and CAPE examinations
- Enhance students' learning of Fundamental Concepts in Mathematics.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
Student Government Advisor (Acting)
Merl Grove High School
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Liaise between student government and staff
- Supervise and conduct training for student leaders
- Supervise and collaborate with student leaders to maintain discipline.
- Mentored students, offering advice and support on topic selection, appropriateness and academic value.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
Year Coordinator – Grade 9 (Acting)
Merl Grove High School
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Coordinate academic and social activities for the students at the grade 9 level
- Supervise and Collaborate with staff members to promote discipline and encourage academic excellence among the students at the grade 9 level.
Teacher of Mathematics
Maths Unlimited
09.2015 - 05.2017
- Prepare Students for the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) CSEC examinations
- Enhance students' learning of Fundamental Concepts in Mathematics.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
Teacher of Mathematics
Bridgeport High School
09.2013 - 04.2014
- Prepare Students for the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) CSEC examinations
- Enhance students' learning of Fundamental Concepts in Mathematics.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Mentored students on individual basis to help develop math skills.
Junior Lecturer of Mathematics
Shortwood Teachers' College
06.2013 - 07.2013
- Facilitate the course Mechanics 2
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites, and other educational materials.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Leveraged diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
Education
Masters in Education - Curriculum and Instructions
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN12.2023
Bachelor of Education in Mathematics (Honors) - Secondary Education
University of The West Indies
St. Andrew, Jamaica12.2019
Diploma in Secondary Education (Honors) - Mathematics (Double Option)
Shortwood Teachers' College
St. Andrew, Jamaica05.2013
Skills
- Group Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Instruction
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Instructional Methods
- Student Assessment
- Testing and Grading
- Classroom Management
- Team Collaboration
- Decision-Making
- Quick Learner
- Parts Inventory Management
References
- Mr. Paul Faulknor, Former Head of Mathematics Department at Merl Grove High, 77 Constant Spring Road, Kingston 10, Jamaica W.I, prologf@yahoo.com
- Mrs. Tamara Dyer-Henry, Grade coordinator at Merl Grove High School, 77 Constant Spring Road, Kingston 10, Jamaica W.I, tamaradyerhenry@gmail.com
- Dr. Donna Powell-Wilson, Executive Director for the Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica, 56 Duke Street, Kingston, Jamaica W.I, 876-922-9299
Hobbies And Interests
- Listening to motivational talks, intellectual debates and music
- Swimming, participating in outdoor sports – volleyball and netball
Volunteered Experiences
- 2010, present, Participant in seminars and workshops to enhance core competencies in mathematics and personal development.
- 2018, present, Advisor for Merl Grove High School Emerging Global Leaders of Jamaica Club
- 2016, 2018, Advisor for Merl Grove High School's Mathematics Club
- 2014, 2016, Advisor for Merl Grove High School's Key Club
Awards
2019, Award for Academic Excellence, Achieving a GPA within the top 10 GPAs in the faculty of Education at the University of the West Indies 2013, Award for Most Outstanding Performance on Teaching Practice, Achieving the highest grade for final teaching practicum at Shortwood Teachers’ college 2013, Award for Most Outstanding Student, Achieving the highest GPA within the faculty of Mathematics at Shortwood Teachers’ College 2012, Award for Most Consistent Student, Most consistent mathematics student academically at Shortwood Teachers’ College 2011, Award for Most Outstanding Student, Achieving the highest GPA within the faculty of Mathematics at Shortwood Teachers’ College
Timeline
Assistant Technology Administrator
Calhoun Falls Public Charter School
07.2022 - Current
Teacher of Mathematics (grades 9-12)
Calhoun Falls Public Charter School
01.2021 - Current
Student Government Advisor (Acting)
Merl Grove High School
09.2019 - 08.2020
Year Coordinator – Grade 9 (Acting)
Merl Grove High School
09.2018 - 08.2019
Teacher of Mathematics
Maths Unlimited
09.2015 - 05.2017
Teacher of Mathematics
Merl Grove High School
09.2014 - 12.2020
Teacher of Mathematics
Bridgeport High School
09.2013 - 04.2014
Junior Lecturer of Mathematics
Shortwood Teachers' College
06.2013 - 07.2013
Masters in Education - Curriculum and Instructions
American College of Education
Bachelor of Education in Mathematics (Honors) - Secondary Education
University of The West Indies
Diploma in Secondary Education (Honors) - Mathematics (Double Option)
Shortwood Teachers' College
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