Tracy LaTonya Franklin, EdS
Covington,GA
Summary
A passionate educator with skills and experience to make a significant impact on your school. Committed to children's development, dedicated to creating dynamic and inclusive classroom experiences that drive student success. Excels at implementing diverse instructional strategies to meet unique learning needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of the material. Collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings, combined with a focus on critical thinking and communication, make an ideal candidate for this role.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
DeKalb County School District
08.2014 - Current
- 3rd Grade ELA 2014-2015
- 3rd Grade Science 2015-2017
- 5th Grade Science 2017-2021, 2022-present
- STEM Lab Facilitator 2021-2022
- Afterschool Tutorial Teacher Liaison Grades 2-5 2023-present
- Flat Rock Summer Program Teacher Liaison Grades K-2 2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
Paraprofessional
DeKalb County School District
02.1998 - 01.2014
- Oversaw students in the classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teachers.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
Education
EdS - Early Childhood Education
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN02.2022
MEd - Teaching and Learning-Elementary Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2013
Skills
- Effective Team Communication
- Inspiring Student Engagement
- Positive Behavior Reinforcement Techniques
- Effective Parent-Teacher Communication
- Effective Classroom Instruction
- Customized Learning Approaches
- Team-Based Learning
- Academic Assessment Techniques
- Targeted Small Group Instruction
- Strategic Instructional Planning
Certificates And Endorsements
- Gifted In-Field Endorsement, 2016
- Teacher Support and Coaching Endorsement, 2018
- Coaching Endorsement, 2018
Awards
- Auxiliary Person of the Year, 2007, for DeKalb County School District representing Flat Rock Elementary School
- Teacher of the Year, 2017, for DeKalb County School District representing Flat Rock Elementary School
- Finalist for Atlanta Families’ Award for Excellence in Education, 2017
- DCSD Science Disciplinary Literacy Cadre, 2021, As a member of the cadre, you will participate in professional learning sessions aimed at illustrating disciplinary literacy strategies and how they develop in science.
- K-5 science curriculum revision committee, 2022
Languages
English
Timeline
Teacher
DeKalb County School District
08.2014 - Current
Paraprofessional
DeKalb County School District
02.1998 - 01.2014
EdS - Early Childhood Education
Walden University
MEd - Teaching and Learning-Elementary Education
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
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