LATRYCE D.

FIELDS-ANDERSON
308 S. MINERVA AVE., GLENWOOD, IL 60425
PHONE 708-927-6762 • FAX 708-757-9026 • E-MAIL: LATRYCEFIELDS@GMAIL.COM

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Motivated and talented educational technology specialist driven to inspire others to pursue academic and
personal excellence. I strive to create a challenging and engaging learning environment in which those I
teach and train become life-long scholars and learners. Detail oriented problem solver with superb
communication, interpersonal and organizational strengths. Well-developed team-building and leadership
abilities with experience in training and coaching co-workers, teachers and other staff members.

EDUCATION

Master of Arts, Educational Technology, Dominican University, May 2019

Master of Arts, Educational Administration, Governors State University, August 2008
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, Saint Xavier University, December 2004

CERTIFICATIONS

Illinois Professional Educator License, Exp: 06/2025

Endorsements: General Administrative (K-12); Mathematics (Grades 5-8); Language Arts (Grades 5-8)
Social Science (Grades 5-8), Technology Specialist (PK-12th grade)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

K-8 Instructional Coach/Corporate Testing Coordinator

Higher Institute of Arts and Technology, Merrillville, Indiana 09/2022 - 06/2023
• Ensure that the school administers the PLA CFA protocol for K-2 Early Literacy and Math
Foundational Skills and grades 3-8 Close Reading and Math CFAs with at least 90% usage
monitoring each week.
• Ensure that all instructional staff are being coached with fidelity through the Coaching Cycle
process.
• Ensure that all teachers and scholars are rostered in necessary curriculum materials.
• Serve as the the testing coordinator (Dyslexia Screener, BAS, WIDA, CogAt, I-READ 3,
ILEARN, and NWEA)
• Ensure that assessment schedules are completed for all assessment cycles.
• Partner with campus leadership to ensure all components of the PLA Model are implemented
with fidelity (ex. PBIS, coaching conversations, staff goal-setting, and family engagement)

6th –8th Grade Mathematics, Science and Social Studies Instructor

LEARN Charter School - Hunter Perkins, Chicago, Illinois 08/2018 – 09/2022
• Analyzed and used assessment data to refine curriculum and instructional practice.
• Consistently incorporated technology and projects throughout mathematics, science and social
studies classes,
• Created and broadcasted 8th grade remote graduation for the Class of 2020
• Led various professional development sessions for staff members.
• Successfully implemented and tested all 8 graders for the U.S and Illinois Constitution tests remotely.
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• Created all academic and superlative certificates for 8 grade.

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6-8th Grade Mathematics Instructor/Team Lead
8th Grade Team Lead/National Junior Honor Society Advisor
Calumet Middle School, Calumet Park, Illinois 08/2013 – 06/2018
• Guide students in developing student-centered support plans, with realistic, achievable, and measurable
goals.
• Evaluate curriculum materials to organize and deliver instruction to students in the 6-8th grade
Mathematics/Algebra 1 class.
• Differentiate lessons; create alternative formative and summative assessments to gauge student learning
of core content.
• Employ student-centered approaches to maintain student engagement in curriculum and class activities;
maintained regular parent contact.
• Collaboration with peer staff, counselors and school administration to meet student and family needs
in supportive and innovative ways.
• Encourage student growth by holding them accountable to themselves for their academic and
behavioral successes.
• Work closely with students to develop benchmarks for student success in response to implemented
interventions; utilize data to inform future interventions and/or modification of current interventions.
• Work with discipline team to develop and implement discipline program supporting students toward
academic achievement and socio-emotional growth that embrace PBIS principles.
• Work closely with Special Education Team to ensure curricular and socio-emotional supports are
aligned and effective for diverse learners.
• Coach and mentor teachers toward improving teacher efficacy, instruction, and classroom management
through sharing of strategy, best practices, goal setting and support teachers through stages of goal
attainment.
• Work closely with building administration and other team members to plan and implement school-wide
events, participation in academic fairs, etc.
• Developed and implemented professional development for district staff to introduce different ways to
incorporate technology and other hands-on strategies to use in the classroom setting.

Summer School Program Site Co-Coordinator

Calumet Middle School, Calumet Park, Illinois 06/2017 – 07/2017
• Developed and evaluated summer school programs.
• Established and maintained an effective learning climate.
• Conferred with staff and students on summer school problems and needs.
• Used interpersonal skills to help students, parents and staff members to resolve their differences.
• Oversaw the completion of the required student reports.
• Responsible for measurable student achievement.

TQP Mentor Teacher

Governors State University, University Park, Illinois 08/2013 – 06/2014
• Coached and mentored teachers toward improving teacher efficacy, instruction, and classroom
management through sharing of strategy, best practices, goal setting and support teachers through
stages of goal attainment.
• Made non-evaluative classroom observations and provided constructive feedback.
• Provided support with planning and feedback on weekly lesson planning.

ADDITIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE

8th Grade Math Teacher/Team Lead, Robert Frost Middle School, Markham, IL (08/2011 - 06/2013)
8th Grade Teacher, Mildred I. Lavizzo School, Chicago, IL (02/2010 – 06/2010)
6th Grade Math Teacher, Longwood Charter Academy, Chicago, IL (08/2008 – 06/2009)
6th/8th Grade Math Teacher, Schrum Memorial School, Calumet City, IL (08/2005 – 06/2008)