LATONYA HOPE FRENCH
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CAREER HISTORY
ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER, HARMONY SCHOOL OF INNOVATION, Garland, TX 8/2020-Present
Partnered with leadership to expand strategic learning and development goals for all areas of academic, social & emotional development. Implemented state guidelines and analyzed data to develop learning content.
Lead the planning and goal setting for the 10th grades English department to align with school Mission and Vision
Built relationships with parents to promote a collaborative approach to supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional development.
WRITING TEACHER, KIPP DESTINY MIDDLE SCHOOL, Dallas, TX 8/2019-6/2020
Managed several technology-based teaching and communication platforms to aid students in the development of curriculum competencies.
Integrated real world applications and advanced research into lesson plans in accordance to the state curriculum to develop student reading and writing skills.
Managed multiple data-based projects to improve student outcomes using virtual training sessions for educational leaders..
Managed a student-centered classroom that is respectful of all students and inclusive to those of all diverse backgrounds.
LEAD ENGLISH TEACHER, BAILEY APAC MIDDLE SCHOOL, Jackson, MS 7/2017-5/2019
Skillfully developed and implemented engaging and challenging lesson plans that facilitate student academic growth and prepare them for technologically advanced careers.
Planned and designed content and organization of training programs for faculty using multiple media training tools.
Achieved the top ranking for highest scores earned among 7th grade students in English / Language Arts in the state of Mississippi.
ENGLISH TEACHER, BENJAMIN BANNEKER HIGH SCHOOL, Atlanta, GA 08/2015-05/2017
Lead multiple professional-development sessions for faculty in areas of technology-based instructionand analyzing data to inform daily instruction.
Successfully maximized state testing scores to a 75% passing rate for students within an urban setting.
Consistently ensured all developed and diversified lesson plans complied with Common Core Curriculum.
Provided the necessary resources and skills for incoming teachers to succeed in meeting student developmental objectives in a technology-based instruction curriculum. EDUCATION
CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY, Atlanta, GA
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership; 2019
Master of Arts in Educational Leadership, summa cum laude (Highest GPA); 2014
TOUGALOO COLLEGE, Tougaloo, MS
Bachelor of Arts in English, cum laude; 2012