Lateefah D.

Mosley, EdS
Contact Information: Lateefah_d_mosley@dekalbschoolsga.org

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE – 15 years of experience in the educational field, 8 of which have been serving in
an instructional leadership/management capacity. Key areas of responsibility: Teacher Supervision, School-Wide
Master planning/scheduling, Staff and Student performance, Policy and Governance, Assessment and Accountability,
and Professional development.

2005 –Current DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Stone Mountain, GA

Instructional Support Specialist
- Design and deliver professional learning related to response to intervention to school staff.
- Assist administration in executing an instructional management system as a tool for formative assessments.
- Assists teachers in reflecting on and analyzing their practices by reviewing student work to inform instruction
for student achievement.
- Observes teachers to assess instructional effectiveness as it relates to student achievement and teacher quality.
- Confer with beginning teachers in utilizing the appropriate teaching methodologies through techniques such as
team teaching, demonstrations, simulations, and consultations.
- Provide informative assessments and processes samples for identified teachers to promote effective classroom
practices and student learning methods.
- Assist the principal and other administrators with administration of the total school program in accordance with
all applicable requirements and regulations specifically under the multi-tiered student support umbrella.
- Assist in organizing and implementing staff development opportunities.
- Assist in organizing testing materials for testing.
Teacher/Depart Co-chair
- Assisted in leading the department in Title I Distinguished School:
- Responsible for creating a theater curriculum for foundational drama, acting classes and inter-baccalaureate
theatre.
- Created and sustained an IB theatre class for the fine arts department
- AP Coordinator for the school’s advance placement program
- Produced and directed after school productions and one-act competitions
- In depth knowledge of assessing creative accomplishments of students
Teacher/ Grade Chair. Led grade levels in 3rd-4th in urban Title I Distinguished Schools:
- Implemented responsive pedagogy using standards-based strategies and best practices.
- Conducted student data talk to create instructional plans, SMART goals, interventions, and initiatives to
increase academic achievement.
- Successfully led third grade team toward 100% students passing CRCT in reading (2008).
- Effectively modeled the integration of technology, Bloom’s Taxonomy, and Depths of Knowledge questions
into daily instruction.
- Initiated instructional school programs and events.
Title I Summer Reading Site Administrator:
- Responsible for room and grade assignments for teachers.
- Organize, sort and disseminate student resources.
- Plan and lead staff meetings.
- Create and implement a duty schedule for student arrival, breakfast, lunch and dismissal that ensures the safety
of all students.
- Monitor daily instruction.
- Establish and implement a discipline plan for all students and use when necessary.
- Main a safe environment for both the staff and students.
EDUCATION
2008-2009 Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, TN
Specialist Degree in Education Administration and Supervision

2003-2005 University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

Master of Arts in Elementary Education

1994-2000 University of Georgia, Athens, GA

Bachelor of Arts in Drama

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
L-6 Educational Leadership (P-12)
T-6 Early Childhood Education (P-5)
T-6 Middle Grades Language Arts/Social Science, Science (4th-8th)
T-6 Drama (P-12)
Endorsement English Language Learners (P-12)
Endorsement Gifted In-field (K-12)
TKES Credentialed 2016-2017

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member, University of Georgia Alumni Association
Member, Georgia Association of Educators (GAE)
Georgia Association for Gifted Children

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
Channel 11 ALIVE (Atlanta, GA) – Class Act Teacher – September 2007

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

Dr. Regina Blanton, Current Assistant Principal-Woodward Elementary School

3034 Curtis Dr. NE, Atlanta, GA 30319
(678) 874-7802
Regina_smiley-blanton@dekalbschoolsga.org

Mrs. Bethann Soons, Fourth Grade Teacher- 4/5 Academy at Fifth Avenue
101 5th Avenue
Decatur, GA 30030
bsoons@csdecatur.net

Mrs. Shannan Lamar, Counselor-Woodward Elementary School

3034 Curtis Dr. NE, Atlanta, GA 30319
(678) 874-7802
Shannan_lamar@dekalbschoolsga.org