Martha Lafayette

I graduated from the University of North Texas in 1971 and began teaching in Dallas I.S.D. Later that year, my Navy family moved to East Baton Rouge, La. where I taught second grade until we were relocated to Pensacola , Florida. There I taught and first grade and kindergarten.

Separation from the Navy brought my family back home to Dallas. Helping families settle in the area was both challenging and rewarding both as a realtor and later as a mortgage loan officer.

Returning home afforded me the opportunity to work in the Garland ISD school system. I have taught third through fifth grades English Language Arts and Social Studies ,and currently teach fourth grade. Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments. Industrious educator with solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting students with solid lectures, discussions and activities. Implement intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success. Trained in attendance, assessment and grading requirements. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

• Certified Texas Teaching Certificate Grades 1-8
• Lifetime Certification ( Texas Education Agency)
• ESL Certified Texas Education Agency