Pamela Lacoste
Long Beach,MS
Summary
Resourceful and innovative Instructional Designer with over 7 years of experience in e-learning and curriculum development for wide variety of cultural and professional backgrounds. Offering insightful analysis of content and design to create value-added learning programs that achieve desired business outcomes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders and assess learning needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Teacher (Special Education and Math)
Hancock County School District
07.2016 - 06.2022
- Adjusted teaching strategies to meet diverse requirements of individualized support plans.
- Developed detailed knowledge of school's mathematics scope and sequence for all related levels to better serve students.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom.
Teacher/Tutor
Self Employed (Creative Cottage)
08.2014 - 07.2016
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
Fifth Grade Teacher
28th Street Elementary
07.2013 - 05.2014
- Conducted efficient classroom management strategies
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Worked with students with a variety of performance levels
- Provided Afterschool Tutoring
Household Manager
Self-employed
07.2022 - Current
- Responded to crises and emergency situations to provide immediate assistance to persons in need.
- Mediated between family members to facilitate conflict resolution and build healthy family relationships.
- Developed education and social programs to provide clients with knowledge and skills for healthy, productive lives.
- Performed cleaning and organization duties.
- Scheduled appointments for medical, dental and self-care needs.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education - Education
University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast
Long Beach, MS05.2013
Skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Individualized Instruction
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Student Engagement
- Curriculum Implementation
References
- Jessica Taylor, Principal at Hancock Middle School, jtaylor@hancockschools.net
- Andrea Necaise, Colleague at Hancock Middle School, Afaye@hancockschools.net 228-216-2213
- Meghan Aime, Colleague at Hancock Middle Schook, Maime@hancockschools.net, 228-223-2942
Extra Curricular Activities
- Participated in Color guard at LBHS
- Volunteered at GCCM Food Pantry
Timeline
Household Manager
Self-employed
07.2022 - Current
Middle School Teacher (Special Education and Math)
Hancock County School District
07.2016 - 06.2022
Teacher/Tutor
Self Employed (Creative Cottage)
08.2014 - 07.2016
Fifth Grade Teacher
28th Street Elementary
07.2013 - 05.2014
Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education - Education
University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast
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