Taschica L. Lewis
Woodbridge
Summary
Upbeat educator seeking a K-2 position. I'm devoted to helping students maximize their learning potential, skillful in directing and creating engaged classroom environments while supporting diverse educational styles, passionate about enhancing student behavior through positive reinforcement, a relationship-builder with an analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
First grade teacher
Hollin Meadows ES in FCPS
08.2011 - Current
- Currently first grade teacher at Hollin Meadows ES in FCPS; I’ve taught grades 1, 2, 3, YS and SOAR K-1 at this location) In this position, I provide student-centered instruction to students with diverse needs, tutor students in LA and math, plan developmentally appropriate lessons which include project-based learning and portrait of a graduate for whole groups and small groups, maintain and organize classroom records, analyze student data to provide intervention or enrichment instruction, create and administer assessments, conference with parents, administration and students about their strengths and areas to improve in, design newsletters and homework calendars for the grade level, communicate effectively verbally and in written form with parents, administration and colleagues, assist with facilitating CLT meetings and attend PD trainings to gain knowledge and enrich my career(Ex: OG, VALLSS, Lexia, Benchmark, UFLI, AVMR, I-Ready math, ST math).
Teacher
A. A. Milne ES for Houston ISD in Houston, Tx.
08.2006 - 03.2011
- I taught grades 1 & 4 at this location) In these positions, I provided student-centered instruction to students with diverse needs, planned creative lessons and workstations that were developmentally appropriate, maintained and organized classroom records, analyzed student data to provide intervention or accelerated instruction, created assessments, greeted parents and community visitors, conferenced with parents, administration and students about their strengths and areas to improve, effectively communicated both verbally and in written form, tutored small groups in LA and Math, facilitated CLT meetings, designed newsletters and homework calendars for the grade level, served on TEA grant distribution committee and discipline committee, co-directed the Drama Club activities. I also worked closely with staff and the community to gain knowledge and experiences to enrich my career.
Student teacher
Deaf Smith ES for Lamar CISD in Richmond, Tx.
01.2006 - 05.2006
- In this position, I planned for and provided meaningful instruction for 1st and 4th grade students. I assisted with the interventions for students, organized and attended ARD meetings, helped with the preparation and monitoring of students during TAKS writing test. I created many games to increase student learning and worked closely with the staff to develop necessary skills to be a successful teacher.
Substitute teacher
Caddo Parish Schools in Shreveport, La.
09.2000 - 01.2005
- In this position, I gained lots of experience. I learned the day-to-day tasks of a teacher while also attending college. I taught grades K-8th.
Education
B.A. - Elementary Education
LSU in Shreveport, La.
Shreveport, La.05.2006
Office Systems Technology
LTC in Shreveport, La.
Shreveport, La.01.1997
Skills
- Effective communicator both verbally and in written form
- Attentive listener and able to help others reflect on experiences, identify problems and develop solutions
- Able to develop a rapport quickly and easily with others
- Able to use and create PowerPoints, Microsoft word program, Google slides and Pear deck
- Able to operate a Smartboard and document camera
- Organized and detail-oriented with experience prioritizing tasks to complete work on time
- Establish clear routines and expectations that reduce disruptions
Timeline
First grade teacher
Hollin Meadows ES in FCPS
08.2011 - Current
Teacher
A. A. Milne ES for Houston ISD in Houston, Tx.
08.2006 - 03.2011
Student teacher
Deaf Smith ES for Lamar CISD in Richmond, Tx.
01.2006 - 05.2006
Substitute teacher
Caddo Parish Schools in Shreveport, La.
09.2000 - 01.2005
Office Systems Technology
LTC in Shreveport, La.
B.A. - Elementary Education
LSU in Shreveport, La.