LaTasha Curtis

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Pearland, Texas 77584

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OBJECTIVE

To obtain a leadership position in elementary education that gives me the opportunity to guide, influence, encourage, and inspire teachers and students.

SUMMARY

Excellent command over written and verbal communications

Positive attitude with good decision-making skills

Result-oriented with outstanding management ability

Invaluable organizational skills and dexterity to handle multiple tasks

In-depth knowledge of developing plans and methods for quality improvement

CERTIFICATIONS

Generalist EC-6

Principal as Instructional Leader EC-12

T-TESS

EDUCATION

B.A., Business Administration: Management, December 2011, University of Houston-Victoria

The VOICE Teacher Certification Program, May 2013, University of Houston-Victoria

MEDL, Master of Education Leadership, May 2017, University of Houston- Victoria

T-TESS Certification Training – May 2020, University of Houston - Victoria

EXPERIENCE

Houston Independent School District Curriculum Coordinator Houston, TX

Summer School 2021-2022

Assist in carrying out all activities necessary to implement a quality summer school program for three campuses.

Conduct constant and ongoing walk throughs to ensure teachers are implementing the district approved curriculum with fidelity. Provide feedback to teachers.

Facilitate weekly PLCs with staff.

Assist in verification of stipends.

Make sure teachers completed the appropriate trainings for their positions.

Ensure teachers completed all required district assessments before the due date.

Houston Independent School District Teacher (grades 2 and 3) Houston, TX

August 2012-Present

Plan lessons that meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.

Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.

Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to the students.

Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided, and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.

Assess the growth of the students on a regular basis through data tracking.

Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior. Maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.

Maintain and improve professional competence by participating in district staff developments.

Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, and parents.

Additional Leadership Roles

S.E.L. Liaison 2021- present – Montgomery Elementary

Saturday Tutorial Administrator 2016-2017 A.A. Milne Elementary

Math Camp Lead Teacher 2014-2017 A.A. Milne Elementary

3rd Grade Math Coach for Math Competitions 2014-2017 A.A. Milne Elementary

SDMC Committee Member 2016-2017 A.A. Milne Elementary

New Teacher Mentor 2014-2017 A.A. Milne Elementary

Honor Roll Ceremony Coordinator 2012-2014 A.A. Milne Elementary

Alief Independent School District Reading Intervention Aide Houston, TX

August 2004-2012

Work effectively to close the achievement gap in Reading.

Targets at-risk students that could benefit from extra support in the area of Reading by collaborating with teachers and specialists.

Differentiates instruction that is appropriate for each students learning style.

Work in small groups to manage and cultivate improved learning techniques.

Assist teachers in implementation of daily strategies and routines.

Awards and Recognition

2017 - Teacher of the Year – A.A. Milne Elementary, HISD

2020 - Teacher of the Year Montgomery Elementary, HISD

2020 – Emily Scott Evans Award

Additional Trainings

Rice University School Mathematics Project - 2018 – Present

Vontoure Math – 2015 - Present

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