Robin E. LaNasa

**** ******** ******* 504-***-****

Metairie LA 70002 adq286@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Dynamic, enthusiastic, and organized teaching professional with 25 years of expertise in middle, high school, and adult education

Real estate professional with 8 years experience

Driver for UBER and UBER Eats with 7 years experience

Professional Skills

Personal Expertise:

Ability to create a positive learning environment

Excellent classroom management and discipline

Efficient time management and organization

Exceptional grammar and writing skills

Excellent public speaking and presentation skills

Outstanding communications skills with administration, peers, parents, and students

Proficient in Word and PowerPoint

Near proficient in use of Promethean presentation hardware/software

Use of classroom website to disseminate curriculum information to students

Use of classroom blog/wiki to encourage student self-expression on selected curriculum topics

Aptitude to learn additional computer skills quickly

Avid interest in continuing education evidenced by attendance at workshops and seminars

Consistent positive teacher evaluations from administration and students

Excellent relations and success with both buyers and sellers

Efficient execution of required paperwork and contracts

Accurate and organized maintenance of all aspects of completing a contract

School and Classroom Expertise:

Extensive experience with curriculum development and instructional design

Daily use of technology-based instruction

Incorporation of standardized testing preparation in curriculum and on assessments

Emphasis on higher-order, open-ended response questions in curriculum and on assessments

Emphasis on writing in all aspects of curriculum and assessments

Use of both small and large group classroom instruction, as well as individualized instruction when possible or necessary

Individualized and small group lunchtime and after-school tutoring of students offered bi-weekly

Experience with mainstreamed special-needs students

Standardized test proctoring, including GEE and ACT

Active participation in school-based committees

Active involvement in parent/teacher

conferences, meetings, and activities

Professional Certifications

Permanent B* LA teaching certificate (B* 404534)

Social Studies and English endorsements

Successful completion of LaTAAP (Louisiana Teacher Assistance and Assessment Program) in 2007

Certified and highly qualified in both Social Studies and English

LA Real Estate license

Professional Experience

May 2016 to present

Inwood Realty Mandeville LA

December 2015 to present

Driver for UBER and UBER Eats

August 2012 to May 2016 Alfred Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School Kenner LA 70065

GED English Language Arts

August 2011 to May 2012 Grace King High School Metairie LA 70002

11th grade English Language Arts

August 2010 to October 2010 West Jefferson High School Harvey LA 70058

10th grade English Language Arts

August 2007 to May 2010 Alfred Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School Kenner LA 70065

10th grade Civics

Other activities: Member of Positive Behavior Support committee

Member of Student Handbook committee

Co-moderator of Quiz Bowl team

Notable accomplishments: Quiz Bowl team won 90% of all games played in 2009 and 2010

Improvement in GEE scores in Social Studies to highest levels in district in 2009

October 2006 to May 2007 John Q. Adams Middle School Metairie LA 70003

6th, 7th, and 8th grade Social Studies

April 2006 to December 2006 Sylvan Learning Center Metairie LA 70003

Small group instruction of students in math, reading, and study skills from ages 5 - 15

August 1998 to August 2005 St. Mary’s Academy New Orleans LA 70126

AP English Literature

8th, 9th, 10th, 12th grade Honors and Regular English Language Arts

9th grade Honors and Regular Civics

10th grade Honors and Regular World History

ACT Prep

Other activities: Social Studies department chair

ACT Prep implementation committee chair

AP English implementation committee chair

Member of Standards-Based Education Implementation teacher cadre

SACS committee chair (Curriculum)

Notable accomplishments: 20% of students taking ACT Prep class increased their ACT scores by

3-5 points

Instructed colleagues in computer skills

Instructed colleagues in Standards-Based Education Implementation

Professional Experience (continued)

August 2000 to May 2002 Delgado Community College—West Bank Campus New Orleans LA

Developmental Math 090, 091, and 095

Developmental English 061

Developmental Reading 071 and 072

Notable accomplishments: Approximately 65% of all developmental students moved to the next

developmental level or to regular classes

August 1995 to May 1998 Our Lady of Prompt Succor School Chalmette LA 70043

7th and 8th grade English

7th and 8th grade Social Studies

Other activities: Member of Blue Ribbon committee

Co-moderator of Academic Games team

Notable accomplishments: School won the Blue Ribbon accreditation in 1998, the first school in

Chalmette LA to do so

Sent a team of students to Academic Games Nationals for 3 years

August 1994 to May 1995 St. Francis Xavier School Metairie LA 70005

6th and 7th grade English

7th grade Social Studies

Education

2006 University of Phoenix Phoenix AZ Masters of Education, Curriculum and Instruction

1983 Louisiana State University Baton Rouge LA

Bachelor of Science, Education

Community Service

Active in my church parish as a Lector, a member of the Audio-Visual ministry, an Usher, and a

Eucharistic Minister

Affiliations

Jefferson Federation of Teachers

NOMAR (New Orleans Metropolitan Association of Realtors)

GSREIN (Gulf South Real Estate Information Network)

Non-Teaching Experience

Real Estate Agent

Inwood Realty – Greater New Orleans area

Retail Store Management

Johnston and Murphy Shoe Stores - New Orleans, LA

Management of daily store operations; accounts payable and accounts receivable; inventory control; loss prevention; personnel hiring, firing, training, and supervision; merchandising; sales

Non-Teaching Experience (continued)

Retail Store Management

Florsheim Shoes - Lafayette, LA

Management of daily store operations; accounts payable and accounts receivable; inventory control; loss prevention; personnel hiring, firing, training, and supervision; merchandising; sales

Retail Store Management

Florsheim Shoes - Metairie, LA

Management of daily store operations; accounts payable and accounts receivable; inventory control; loss prevention; personnel hiring, firing, training, and supervision; merchandising; sales

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