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La Shaunda C.

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I have been a teacher to students of all ages for 20 years. My greatest accomplishment as a teacher is creating long lasting relationships that surpass the classroom and extend into real world opportunities. I have been voted Reading Teacher of the Year for Richmond Public Schools (2010). I have been dedicated to education in the classroom and also in my own home. My daughter has been able to overcome academic difficulties in school and has gone on to become a successful student and musician....

I have been a teacher to students of all ages for 20 years. My greatest accomplishment as a teacher is creating long lasting relationships that surpass the classroom and extend into real world opportunities. I have been voted Reading Teacher of the Year for Richmond Public Schools (2010). I have been dedicated to education in the classroom and also in my own home. My daughter has been able to overcome academic difficulties in school and has gone on to become a successful student and musician. I have worked with my son via his home school collaborative to push him a grade ahead. My quest for knowledge is ongoing and that is a gift that I give to everyone that I teach. I have a B.A. in English, am certified to teach English K-12 and have a Master's degree in Non profit Management, History and Education. I am also the SAT prep coach at an educational institute. In addition, I am experienced in arts integration, culturally relevant pedagogy, and curriculum development. I understand the challenge of thinking outside of the box and persevering through difficult times.

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Education

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)
English. and African American Studies
Virginia Commonwealth University
Masters
Antococh Global University
PhD
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Career Development

Career Development

I have experience with doing resumes and cover letters. I am also certified in non-profit management in which I have been trained to start, manage and provide fund development for non profit organizations. My certification includes board development, legal compliance, and working with volunteers. I also have experience in marketing and event planning. I have started my own non profit company from scratch and am now doing non profit start ups through my for profit company.
Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

I am currently approved in K-12 English and have been tutoring elementary students for the last six years in various subjects. I am in the process of having my teaching certificate upgraded to include elementary certification. I have also served as an elementary substitute in private schools. I also currently work with elementary students in various after school programs.
Fitness

Fitness

I have been dancing since I was four years old. I have been dancing professionally since 1996 and have now taken all of my skills and have been providing African Aerobic classes around the city of Richmond for the last three years. I am a contracted African Aerobic instructor at the Defense Supply Center of Richmond and I have been featured on Virginia This Morning. I also have a youth dance company that has participated in events all around the city of Richmond.
Phonics

Phonics

I have worked with students with learning disabilities for the last four years. In helping these students work with phonics, I have become proficient in using word study assessments which test the children to see what stage of reading they are in and then assign the appropriate word study lessons to improve reading ability. Additionally, I am perfecting the art of teaching sounds through the use of music since most children respond well to rhythms and repetition, which makes learning fun and interactive. I have a B.A. in English, am certified to teach English K-12 and as of December 2013, I will have a Master's degree in Non profit Management, History and Education.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

I have studied public speaking since 1996 when I attended a high school for the Arts and majored in drama. I have also studied the art of public speaking through obtaining my certification in Non Profit Management. During obtaining that certification, we focused on giving elevator speeches and also pointing out key words and phrases in order to attract public and donor favor. I am also the executive director of a program in which I direct young people in the area of public speaking so that they may share their cultural teachings with the public. Also, as that executive director, I speak at public events, at board meetings, and to potential donors. I host three different annual events in which I serve as the mistress of ceremony. In addition, I am the sixth grade department chair so I am responsible for conducting meeting and relaying information to administration. I have given numerous presentations through education and nonprofit history. I teach cultural classes all across the city of Richmond. Almost everything that I do involves public speaking.
SOL

SOL

I have been involved in SOL teaching and training for the past seven years. I am skilled at teaching reading and test taking strategies. I have been able to assist recovery (lowest level) students become successful on this basic skills test.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I have been working in the public school system for seven years. For these seven years, I have worked with the lowest level students and have succeeded in providing useful tools for research, obtaining information and improving test scores. I have also succeeded in passing the Praxis II educational test with a score of 284/300 and my current G.P.A in education is a 4.0. I have worked with A.D.H.D. students, recovery students and special education students and have been able to equip them all with tools for success. I have taken the LSATs and been accepted to law score and G.R.E. in order to be accepted to graduate school. I have taken tests for non profit management, History, and English and have been very successful. I am also certified in K-12 English education with a specialization in reading skills.
Theater

Theater

Theater was my major in high school. In addition, I have been a part of a professional performing company for the last 15 years. I have co-produced plays in the past. Currently, I write and participate in cultural, historical plays that involve spoken word, dance and music.
English
Grammar
Microsoft Word
Proofreading
Reading
Spelling
Vocabulary
Writing
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Tutoring my son

Lashaunda is a great tutor my son only had a weekend with her and I can see the difference thanks so much lashaunda for everything . My son is having problems with reading and she work very hard with him and her classroom is nice and clean when you go once you will have to come back

Dwanitah, 3 lessons with La Shaunda

Great tutor.

LaShaunda is and excellent tutor! She is patient and I already see an improvement in my daughter and her school work. My daughter has become more confident in reading as well as math. She is awesome!!!

Sabrina, 33 lessons with La Shaunda
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Thank you so much. Your daughter is such a joy to work with. I wish more of my students were like her.

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