Launa C. Metz
Pearland,TX
Summary
Compassionate, creative, and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development, and project planning. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CTE Instructional Coach
KIPP East End High
2022.08 - Current
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Developed staff members' attitudes, skills and knowledge through various professional development targeted topics.
CTE Department Chair/Business Pathway Teacher
KIPP East End High School
2022.07 - Current
- Built collaborative team of adults dedicated to joint attainment of department goals.
- Reinforced and maintained culture of high achievement by focusing on discipline as opportunity for learning, growth and community-building.
- Built smooth and productive working relations positively impacting department operations.
- Planned and executed professional development sessions for department faculty and staff.
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
Scorer
Pearson Scoring
2022.05 - Current
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Scored 300+ standardized test scores daily with a 95% accuracy rate.
- Utilized rubrics to accurately score standardized exams in the subjects of Math and Science.
Secondary Business Teacher/Coach
West St. Mary High School
2017.08 - 2022.05
- Held positions of Web Administrator, Junior and Senior Class Sponsor, PBIS Lead, Events Coordinator, Leadership Team Member, Title I Planning Member, Head Volleyball Coach, Assistant Cheer Coach, and Assistant Softball Coach
- Instructed 20+ players, both individually and in groups, on rules and regulations for volleyball.
- Exposed students to economic reasoning skills to build perspective and critical thinking skills.
- Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction to teach individual roles of citizenship.
- Adapted teaching strategies to remain inclusive to multiple learning styles.
- Facilitated learning with aids, technology, and equipment to stimulate higher-level thinking.
- Partnered with principal to administer school programs in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Assisted with schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Organized and Coordinated all school extracurricular events.
- Piloted virtual morning announcement segment using Microsoft Teams; "The Morning Howl"
- Oversaw all female athletic teams in coordination with LHSAA rules and regulations.
- Taught over 30 students in the St. Mary Parish Virtual Learning Program.
- Planned, Organized, and Coordinated Student Orientation for the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 School Years.
- Maintained all school social media (FaceBook and Twitter) and the Official School Website.
Contract Specialist
National Finance Center/USDA
2016.07 - 2017.08
- Analyzed price proposals, financial reports, and other data to determine price reasonableness.
- Performed contracting procurement of goods and services thru use of Federal Acquisition Regulations.
- Performed Pre-Award, contract price/cost analysis, and post-award functions.
- Assisted customers in determining best approach for their procurements.
- Negotiated optimal contract terms and conditions to lessen business risk and maximize financial objectives.
- Managed bidding process and award of purchases and delivery orders for construction contracts.
Education
Master of Science - Secondary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA05.2016
Skills
- Classroom management
- Conflict Resolution
- Technological Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Budgeting
- Special events planning
- Performance improvements
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Documentation
- Contract Management
Accomplishments
- Awarded "Teacher of the Year" for the 2022-2023 School Year.
- Awarded "Teacher of the Year" for 2020-2021 School Year.
- Awarded "St. Mary Parish Teacher of the Month" in April 2020.
- Awarded "St. Mary Parish Teacher of the Month" in April 2021.
Certification
- Microsoft Office (PowerPoint Certified)
- Customer Service Certified
- Federal Clearance
- Louisiana OS Teacher Certificate #624314
Additional Information
- Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Timeline
CTE Instructional Coach
KIPP East End High
2022.08 - Current
CTE Department Chair/Business Pathway Teacher
KIPP East End High School
2022.07 - Current
Scorer
Pearson Scoring
2022.05 - Current
Secondary Business Teacher/Coach
West St. Mary High School
2017.08 - 2022.05
Contract Specialist
National Finance Center/USDA
2016.07 - 2017.08
Master of Science - Secondary Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Xavier University of Louisiana
- Microsoft Office (PowerPoint Certified)
- Customer Service Certified
- Federal Clearance
- Louisiana OS Teacher Certificate #624314
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