NATOYA LAURENT
DeSoto,TX
Summary
Educational leader with a record of designing inclusive programs, leading data-driven interventions, and managing federally funded initiatives to enhance student achievement. Seeking admission to Texas A&M University’s Educational Human Resource Development program to further develop expertise in leadership retention, organizational learning, and performance improvement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Facilitator, Title I
Garland Independent School District
Garland, USA
01.2024 - Current
- Oversee compliance and strategic implementation of Title I programs districtwide, ensuring alignment with federal, state, and district regulations.
- Manage program budgets, optimizing resources to maximize student impact.
- Train and coach campus leaders and instructional staff on compliance, instructional strategies, and program alignment, increasing audit readiness and program efficiency.
- Support campus improvement planning through data analysis, goal setting, and targeted interventions.
Teacher Interventionist
Webb Middle School
Garland, USA
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided targeted academic interventions for Tier II/III students, resulting in measurable gains in mastery of state standards.
- Collaborated with core subject teachers to integrate reteach strategies and close achievement gaps.
- Facilitated the District Teacher Enrichment Program, enhancing instructional quality for early-career and high-need teachers.
U.S. History Lead / Department Chair / AVID Coordinator
Webb Middle School
Garland, USA
07.2016 - 07.2023
- Directed curriculum design and implementation for social studies, aligning instruction with TEKS and district priorities.
- Managed departmental and AVID budgets to support instructional initiatives and student enrichment programs.
- Served on the Garland ISD Social Studies Curriculum Writing Team (2023-2024), contributing to districtwide curriculum innovation.
- Facilitated professional learning communities (PLCs) and district workshops, strengthening teacher capacity and instructional quality.
- Developed data-driven interventions that improved student mastery rates on district and state assessments.
U.S. History Teacher / Department Chair / RTI Team
Pancho Medrano Middle School
Dallas, USA
07.2008 - 07.2016
- Led curriculum planning, lesson design, and data analysis for department wide instructional improvement.
- Facilitated PLCs, professional development sessions, and teacher coaching, resulting in stronger instructional consistency.
- Designed intervention strategies for high-risk students through RTI processes, improving academic outcomes.
- Served as summer school instructor for STAAR retake students, achieving increased pass rates.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Florida A&M University
Tallahassee, FL08.2003
Associate of Science - Liberal Sciences
Dallas College
Dallas, TX05.2021
Skills
- Organizational Leadership and Change Management
- Program Development and Program Evaluation
- Data Analysis and Compliance
- Inclusive Education Practices
- Budget and Resource Management
Certification
- Texas SBEC Certifications: EC-4 Generalist
- 4-8 Generalist/ESL
- EC-12 Health
Professional Development and Leadership Roles
• Teacher Enrichment Program Facilitator
• District & Campus Professional Development Facilitator
• AVID Program Coordinator
• NJHS Advisor & Student Council Advisor
• Project Goal Mentor
• 1:1 Technology Pilot Program Participant
Honors And Awards
- TIA Master Teacher, 2023-2024
- TIA Recognized Teacher, 2022-2023
- Medrano Teacher of the Year, 2010-2011
- Dallas ISD Master Teacher, 2012
Technical Skills
• Data & Learning Platforms: ELLevation, Review 360, Skyward, Canvas
• Productivity Tools: Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, Padlet
• Instructional Technology: Interactive learning platforms, online collaboration tools
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Program Facilitator, Title I
Garland Independent School District
01.2024 - Current
Teacher Interventionist
Webb Middle School
07.2023 - 01.2024
U.S. History Lead / Department Chair / AVID Coordinator
Webb Middle School
07.2016 - 07.2023
U.S. History Teacher / Department Chair / RTI Team
Pancho Medrano Middle School
07.2008 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Florida A&M University
Associate of Science - Liberal Sciences
Dallas College
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