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Sheryl Latham

Plano,TX

Summary

High energy, student-focused AVID Teacher striving to motivate and encourage high school AVID students to reach academic and occupational goals. Developing working relationships with students and known as well-respected mentor and role model. Integral guide to students needing advice on potential future pathways.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
4
4

Certifications

Work History

AVID Teacher

Richardson ISD
08.2021 - Current
  • Served as academic and social resource for high school students, leading writing process improvements, study skills, note-taking, test-taking skills and overall stress management.
  • Guided students through skillset self-discovery to navigate career and college decision processes.
  • Encouraged students to develop perseverance mindset while teaching long-term visualization of success.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Special Education Teacher

Richardson ISD
08.2017 - 05.2021
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to students.

Special Education Teacher/Team Lead

Prosper ISD
08.2012 - 05.2017
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.

Special Education Teacher/Team Lead

Wylie ISD
08.2008 - 05.2012
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
  • Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
  • Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.


Special Education Teacher

Plano ISD
01.2005 - 05.2008
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.

Education

Master of Arts - School Counseling

Amberton
Dallas TX
05.2011

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX
12.1983

High School Diploma -

W. T. White
Dallas, TX
05.1980

Skills

  • Organized and Detail Oriented
  • Develops and maintains positive relationships
  • Collaborative Worker
  • Identifies issues,and provides solutions to problems

Certification

Certifications in:


School Counseling EC-12

Special Education EC-12

ESL Supplemental Ec-12

Elementary Education 1-8

Timeline

AVID Teacher

Richardson ISD
08.2021 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Richardson ISD
08.2017 - 05.2021

Special Education Teacher/Team Lead

Prosper ISD
08.2012 - 05.2017

Special Education Teacher/Team Lead

Wylie ISD
08.2008 - 05.2012

Special Education Teacher

Plano ISD
01.2005 - 05.2008

Master of Arts - School Counseling

Amberton

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University of Texas At Austin

High School Diploma -

W. T. White

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