Tier 1 Elementary School
Resume:
LAKEISHA
WINSTON
*****************@*****.***
Atlanta, GA 30046
A proactive and results-driven educational leader with extensive expertise in instructional coaching, and educator support. I am committed to driving academic growth through data-informed decision- making, fostering professional development, and encouraging collaborative leadership. My dedication to enhancing student achievement and promoting equity focuses on empowering educators and aligning school initiatives with clear instructional objectives. I look forward to taking on a leadership role that builds on my strong foundation in academic coaching and my passion for advancing educational excellence.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
PROFESSIONAL
CERTIFICATE
• Tier 1 Leadership
• Georgia Educator Ethics
• Coaching Endorsement
Teacher Support and Coaching
Endorsement
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• Elementary Education [P5]
Middle Grades [4-8] Math,
Social Science, Language Arts
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• SIOP Training Certificate
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, Georgia • 12/2024
Tier 1 Leadership Certification
Strayer University
Chamblee, Georgia • 07/2008
Masters Degree: Educational
Technology
Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, Alabama • 05/1998
Bachelor of Arts: Elementary
Education
Mary Holmes College
West Point, Mississippi • 05/1996
Associate of Science Degree:
Elementary Education
EDUCATION
John Robert Lewis Elementary School - Academic Coach Atlanta, GA • 08/2020 - 05/2025
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Engage with teachers and campus administration to analyze student data, diagnose instructional needs, and identify research-based instructional strategies to close achievement gaps.
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Increases the quality and effectiveness of classroom instructions through collaboration, reflection, co-planning, and modeling.
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Design, facilitate, and coordinate effective professional learning opportunities.
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Engage teachers in continuous learning including collaborating with teachers to analyze formative and summative student achievement data to drive instructional decisions.
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Provide job-embedded professional development for teachers through modeling engaging, standards-based teaching as needed.
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Provide individual and group instructional coaching and mentoring to teachers to improve classroom instruction for all learners.
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Conduct teacher observations and/or walk-throughs and provide feedback facilitating teacher reflection and growth.
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Work with grade-level teachers in planning standards-based lessons and assessments aligned with the district curriculum.
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Manage and distribute instructional resources to teachers and provide training on the use of those resources.
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Encourage and support the implementation of technology and innovative strategies in the classroom.
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• Use student data to drive instruction.
LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
• PLC at Work Atlanta, GA June 2025
Supporting Multilingual Learners with Scaffolds in Mathematics Classroom Duluth, GA 2025
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PROFICIENCIES SKILLS
• Science of Reading Trained
• District Literacy Leader
• Canvas
• Illuminate Assessment Resources
• NWEA/MAP Training
Eclass Digital Learning
Management Platform
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• Infinite Campus
• Promethean Resources
• Power Point
• Publisher
• Active Inspire
• Instructional School Technology
• Office 365
• Microsoft Office Software
• Google Tools 2.0
• ViewSonic
• District/Building Professional Development Liaison 2023-2025
• Collaborative Planning Implementation Aug. 2020 – 2025 Get Your Lead on National Leadership Conference, Dallas, TX June 2023
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Get Your Lead on National Leadership Conference, Orlando, FL June 2022
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Co-Facilitator, EOG Milestone Assessment for Grades 3-5 Apr. 2022 - May 2024
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Co-Facilitator, NWEA/MAP Assessment for Grades K-5 Aug. 2020 – Present
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Professional Development: Math Differentiated Work Period Dec. 2022
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• Instructional Leadership Team Aug. 2014 – 2025
• Delta Sigma Sorority Inc. 1998
• Team Leader Aug. 2008 - May 2020
John Robert Lewis Elementary, Atlanta, GA 2019-2020 Montclair Elementary School, Atlanta, GA 2018-2019 Norcross Elementary School, Norcross, GA 2016-2018 Montclair Elementary School, Atlanta, GA 2012-2016 Hambrick Elementary School, Stone Mountain, GA 2003-2012 Central School, West Point, MS 2002-2003
Fairview Elementary, Columbus, MS 2000-2001
Primrose School, Buford, GA 1998-1999
• Implemented weekly formative assessments and developed grade-level common assessments to monitor student progress.
• Provided differentiated instruction tailored to the needs of English Language Learners (ELL) students.
• Developed and prioritized both short- and long-term instructional objectives for all students.
• Prepared written lesson plans aligned with instructional objectives to support diverse learners.
• Facilitated collaborative learning opportunities to enhance student achievement and engagement. • Offered multiple opportunities for distributed guided practice followed by independent practice to reinforce learning.
• Created lesson plans that actively engaged students at all instructional levels.
• Established classroom rules, procedures, routines, and consequences to promote a safe and orderly learning environment, applying differentiated instruction to accommodate various learning styles.
• Effectively collected and analyzed data to inform instructional planning.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Available upon request
REFERENCES
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