LaToya Foster
Zion,IL
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Waukegan Public Schools District 60, excelling in instructional planning and student engagement. Leveraged content expertise and outstanding interpersonal skills to significantly enhance teaching practices and student outcomes. Expert in online learning and college-level instruction, adept at fostering critical thinking and problem-solving in diverse learning environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Coach
Waukegan Public Schools District 60
07.2018 - Current
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Developed staff members' attitudes, skills, and knowledge through various professional development targeted topics.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs, and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Maintained confidentiality while recording and keeping detailed track of student performances.
- Provided one-on-one instruction for students having difficulties or falling behind.
- Modeled math, science, social studies and ELA lessons for daily or weekly instruction.
- Worked closely with students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help.
Testing Specialist
College of Lake County
01.2018 - 11.2022
- Create test plans and cases to ensure software meets quality standards
- Carry out tests to identify and report bugs or issues
- Analyze the results of tests to identify and address issues
- Work with development teams to resolve issues
- Create documentation for testing
- Optimize testing frameworks and methodologies
Math Teacher
Waukegan School District
11.2002 - 07.2018
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Adjusted teaching strategies to meet diverse requirements of individualized support plans.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Concordia University
Portland, OR12-2016
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Robert Morris College
Waukegan02-2007
Skills
- Teaching strategies
- Instructional planning skills
- Content expertise
- Great active listening skills
- Excellent communication
- Student engagement
- Outstanding interpersonal skills
- Student motivation
- Online learning
- College-level instruction
Timeline
Instructional Coach
Waukegan Public Schools District 60
07.2018 - Current
Testing Specialist
College of Lake County
01.2018 - 11.2022
Math Teacher
Waukegan School District
11.2002 - 07.2018
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Concordia University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Robert Morris College
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