Lami M. Aiken

This is my 15th year in education with experience as a classroom teacher, a specialist, and an instructional coach. I am currently working as a Continuous Improvement Coordinator for the district. I have been able to experience success with growing students, teachers, and departments in the area of student achievement. This was cultivated through a focus on data, instructional practices, and a collaborative and relationship building mindset.

What I Do

Analyze Data and Strategize

I develop and manage data systems to measure the impact of instruction. These data systems are also used to guide pivots in instruction, both short and long-term, based on student need. I utilize data to support, monitor, and evaluate the implementation of strategies.

Coaching and Collaboration

I implement the coaching cycle to build the instructional and leadership capacity of para-educators, teachers, and other instructional leaders. We start with points of data to help identify needs, identify action steps, provide learning opportunities, observe with data collection, and reflect on outcomes and success. Collaboration is necessary not only throughout this cycle, but also in coordinating different personnel that may be necessary to provide the support needed.

Professional Learning

I design and facilitate professional learning opportunities that target needs within a department, school, or district. The purposes of these professional learning have varied but desired outcomes all impact efficient instruction, improved student achievement and the appropriate support of the whole child. I also seek professional development in order to better myself as an instructional leader.

Professional Learning Feedback

Resume

Education

2022
Metro RESA, Smyra, GA

Leadership Certification

Tier 1 Leadership Certification

2009
Central Michigan University

Curriculum and Instruction

Masters of Art, M.A,

2007
Georgia State University

Early Childhood Education

Bachelors of Arts, B.S.

Professional Experience

2017 - Current
William J. Scott ES

Instructional Coach

Developed and carried out implementation plan to build the capacity of teachers to provide intentional and rigorous instruction in areas of mathematics and science.

2016 - 2017
William J. Scott ES

Mathematics Specialist

Screened and assessed student performance in the area of mathematics to determine performance level.

Provided instruction based on performance level that was intensive in nature to address student needs in small groups outside of the classroom.

2008 - 2016
Williams J. Scott ES

3rd - 5rd Instructor/Grade Level Chair

Instructed students through a variety of grouping and by utilizing best practices while facilitating rigorous activities.

Met regularly with the leadership team and worked with administration to develop and implement instructional strategies and develop academic priorities.

2007 - 2008
Alfred Blalock ES

4th Grade Reading and Language Arts Instructor

Employed best practices and various techniques to provide quality and rigorous English language arts instruction.

Prepared and carried out efficient and detailed lesson plans

Related Experiences

  • PLC Leader Institute Facilitator Team Member
  • Targeted Mathematics Professional Learning Team Member
  • Relay GSE Leadership Program
  • STEM Committee Member
  • Elementary Mathematics Curriculum Contact
  • Professional Development Committee
  • Curriculum and Instruction Planning Committee

Portfolio

One-on-One Coaching and Collaboration

One-on-One Coaching and Collaboration

Coaching and Collaboration
One-on-One Coaching

One-on-One Coaching

Coaching and Collaboration
Collaboration with Specials

Collaboration with Specials

Coaching and Collaboration
Project Based Learning Coaching Session

Project Based Learning Coaching Session

Coaching and Collaboration
Parent University

Parent University

Coaching and Collaboration
Moving Forward – Strategic Planning

Moving Forward – Strategic Planning

Analyze Data and Strategize
Weekly Data Protocols

Weekly Data Protocols

Analyze Data and Strategize
ILDP SIP Project

ILDP SIP Project

Professional Learning
GMAS Math Increase Data

GMAS Math Increase Data

Analyze Data and Strategize
MATH PLC Leader Development

MATH PLC Leader Development

Professional Learning
PD – Making the Units of Study Work for Me

PD – Making the Units of Study Work for Me

Professional Learning

Contact

Atlanta, GA

770-355-5575

Find Me On Twitter

@LamiAiken

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