Asia Anderson
Middle School Teacher
Livonia
Summary
Passionate educator with an engaging teaching style demonstrated over 8 years of academic experience. Hardworking professional with exceptional work ethic. Master at collaborating with colleagues to meet the needs of individual students to ensure success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher Leader
Pointe Coupee Parish School Board
Livonia High School
01.2023 - Current
- Developed a positive classroom environment by implementing effective classroom management strategies and fostering open communication with students and parents.
- Provided timely feedback on student work, offering constructive criticism and praise to motivate continued improvement in both academics and personal growth.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments, using data to inform instruction and provide targeted interventions as needed.
- Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills through the use of inquiry-based learning techniques.
- Established high expectations for student behavior and academic performance, consistently holding all students accountable for meeting these standards.
- Developed strong relationships with students and families, fostering open communication regarding behavioral concerns and progress toward goals.
- Served as a resource for teachers seeking guidance on how to best address the unique behavioral needs of their students, offering strategies and tools tailored to specific situations.
8th Grade Math Teacher
Pointe Coupee Parish School Board
08.2017 - 12.2022
- Highly Effective VAM score - increased over 50% of students' testing scores in comparison to previous years.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Created detailed lesson plans aligned with course syllabus that were differentiated by content.
- Established relationships with parents by interacting with them before and after school, leading to higher attendance rates
- Trained and mentored new teachers
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet state standards.
504 Coordinator
Pointe Coupee Parish School Board
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Managed over 15 IAP plans and increased student engagement and success of qualifying students
- Created and managed IAPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Determined student's initial eligibility for special education in collaboration with student, parents and general staff.
- Monitored student achievement and gathered evidence to deliver individualized instruction and support aligned to student's goals.
- Attended and facilitated IAP meetings for students and families.
Education
Master of Education - Education Leadership
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN 10.2021 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Business
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA 08.2012 - 05.2016
Skills
IEP familiarity
Differentiated instruction
Lesson Planning
Classroom management
Accomplishments
- 2018-2019 Middle School Teacher of the Year
- 2018 Math Content Leader
- 2021 Mentor Teacher
- 2021-2022 District Middle School Teacher of the Year
Timeline
Teacher Leader
Pointe Coupee Parish School Board
01.2023 - Current
Master of Education - Education Leadership
American College of Education
10.2021 - 03.2023
504 Coordinator
Pointe Coupee Parish School Board
08.2019 - 05.2021
8th Grade Math Teacher
Pointe Coupee Parish School Board
08.2017 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Business
Louisiana State University And A&M College
08.2012 - 05.2016