Latoya Lusk is a licensed special education teacher and school counselor in Texas with over 10 years of experience in education. She holds a Master's degree in Counseling and Development from Lamar University and a Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Midwestern State University. Her professional experience includes teaching special education, general education, and after school programs. She is currently a special education case manager at Hughes Middle School in Burleson ISD.

1. Latoya Lusk
5704 Giddyup Ln • Fort Worth, TX 76179
817-689-4957
Email: latoyalusk@yahoo.com
EDUCATION
Master’s of Science in Counseling and Development ▪ December 2012
Lamar University ▪ GPA 3.9
▪Focus area: Professional School Counseling
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies ▪ December 2008
Midwestern State University ▪ GPA 3.5
▪ Focus area: Special Education and Early Childhood Education
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Texas Educator Certification Areas
 EC-12 School Counselor
 EC-12 Special Education
 EC-4 Generalist
 4-8 Generalist
 EC-12 ESL Supplemental
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Classroom Teacher
Special Education Teacher ▪ August 2013 to present ▪ Hughes Middle School, Burleson ISD
 Special Education case manager-collaborate with students, parents and campus professionals to
advocate for individual student needs on case load.
 Developed and implemented goals for students with disabilities for their Individualized
Education Plan (IEP)
 Collaborated with teachers in general education settings to implement student goals (co-
teaching program)
 Supervised instructional paraprofessionals
 Member of campus Response to Intervention (RTI) Committee, 2014-present
Special Education Teacher ▪ August 2012 to June2013 ▪ Parkway Elementary, Crowley ISD
 Provided students with learning activities and experiences based on their Individualized
Education Plan (IEP)
 Collaborated with students, parents, and school personnel to develop and implement plans based
upon student needs
 Supervised teacher aides
 Member of campus Positive Behavior Support Team, 2012-2013L
 Member of the Campus Performance Objectives Committee, 2010-2013
 21st
Century Program Afterschool Teacher, 2010-2013

2. General Education Teacher ▪ August 2009 to June 2012 ▪ Parkway Elementary, Crowley ISD
 2nd
grade teacher, 2011-2012
 3rd
grade teacher, 2009-2011
 Grade Level Chair, 2010-2011
 Member of the Campus Discipline Committee, 2010-2012
 Member of the Campus Leadership Committee, 2011-2012
 Member of the Response to Intervention Committee, 2010-2012
Special Education ▪ June 2009 to July 2009▪ District Extended School Year Program (ESY), Crowley ISD
▪ Extended school year program - Provided students with learning activities and experiences based on
their Individualized Education Plan (IEP); Collaborated with students, parents, and school personnel to
develop and implement plans based upon student needs; Supervised assigned teacher aides
Paraprofessional and Pre-Service Teaching
Special Education Paraprofessional ▪ January 2009 to May 2010▪ Crowley High School, Crowley ISD
 Assisted classroom teacher with implementation of the lesson
 Assisted classroom teacher with small student groups
 Supervised students during daily activities
Special Programs and Internships
College for Kids ▪ June 2011 ▪ Tarrant County College, South Campus
 Taught students basic American Sign Language
 Plan and implemented lessons for the program
 Collaborated with other professionals in helping students achieve academic goals
Upward Bound (TRIO Program) ▪June 2005 to July 2007▪ Midwestern State University
 Tutor, June 2006-July 2006
 Assisted high school students with the academic requirements for their summer
program
 Assisted teacher with the planning and implementation of activities for summer
enrichment.
 Resident Leader, June 2007-July 2007
 Responsible for the welfare of high school students in a college resident hall
 Planned extra-curricular activities for students while in the summer residence program
 Mediated problems and issues between students while in the resident hall
Substitute Teacher ▪ 2007-2008 ▪ Wichita Falls ISD
Student Teaching Internships ▪ 2006-2008 ▪ Wichita Falls ISD & Crowley ISD
 Crowley Middle School, 7th
and 8th
Grade Resource (Fall 2008)

3.  Jackie Carden Elementary School, 2nd
Grade (Fall 2008)
 Sam Houston Elementary School, Fourth Grade (Spring 2008)
 North Texas State Hospital (Fall 2007)
 Ben Milam Elementary School, Second Grade (Fall 2007)
 Sam Houston Elementary School, Kindergarten (Fall 2006)
Kinder Kids Learning Center ▪ 2006-2007 ▪ Wichita Falls, TX
 School-Age Class Teacher
 Assisted students with homework
 Scheduled summer activities for students
 Responsible for transporting students between school and learning center
Other Work Experience
Admissions Office Student Assistant ▪ 2005-2007 ▪ Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, Texas
 Directed campus tours for perspective students and their families
 Answered phone calls, emails, and written communication
 Filed transcripts and other items related to admission and the University
Office of Housing Resident Assistant ▪ 2005-2006 ▪ Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, Texas
 Planned programs and activities for residents on my assigned floor
 Mediated issues between roommates and suitemates
HONORS
Teacher of the Year Nominee ▪ 2011
Executive Member of the University Programming Board, Midwestern State University ▪ 2006-2008
Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Midwestern State University ▪ 2006
Member of Kappa Delta Pi, International Honors Society in Education, Midwestern State University ▪ 2006
REFERENCES
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