About Me
My name is LaQuita L. Washington, and I am a sixth-grade math teacher at Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences. I always call D.A.A.S. home because this is where my teaching career began in the summer of 2002. I never thought that I would ever become an educator because the scholars seemed to be quite difficult at times. However, when I started to interact with various scholars and started teaching them, I fell in love. I couldn’t picture myself doing anything else. My contributions to this world is shaping our youth to be competent hardworking individuals who enjoy assisting others with their knowledge. I am happy to say after 23 years I still have the same passion that I had when I first stepped into the classroom. Who am I… I am LaQuita L. Washington a proud educator!!!!
Work Experience
Lead/Model Teacher 11/2018 to Current
Detroit Academy of Arts & Sciences, Detroit, MI
Dove Academy, Detroit, MI
Detroit Academy of Arts & Sciences, Detroit, MI
- Adapted quickly to changing environments for continued professionalism under pressure.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Observed and recorded teacher methods to suggest improvements and increase student interest.
- Trained 25 teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Supervised afterschool and summer programs to promote student growth and maintain safety for all attendees.
Dove Academy, Detroit, MI
- Tailored education and development goals for 25 scholars to match individual student abilities and needs.
- Helped modify general education curriculum to accommodate students with mild to moderate learning disabilities.
Education
Master of Arts : Educational Leadership, Expected in 12/2024
Oakland University - Rochester, MI
Bachelor of Arts : Elementary Mathematics, 04/2008
Marygrove College - Detroit, MI
Associate of Science : 04/2003
Wayne County Community College District - Detroit, MI
Oakland University - Rochester, MI
Bachelor of Arts : Elementary Mathematics, 04/2008
Marygrove College - Detroit, MI
Associate of Science : 04/2003
Wayne County Community College District - Detroit, MI
Certifications
Michigan Professional Teaching Certification
- EX endorsement K-8 Mathematics
- ZG endorsement K-5 All-Subjects; K-8 self-contained
School Affiliations
National Heritage Academies: Detroit Enterprise Academy
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Choice Schools: Dove Academy
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Detroit Academy of Arts & Sciences
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