DeShonka Fulton

3225 Woodland Park Drive, Apt. 561

Houston, TX 77082
(318)305-6696
Email: deshonka@yahoo.com
Website: www.deshonkafulton.weebly.com

OBJECTIVE: Seeking a challenging position as an assistant principal where I can use

my effective communication and leadership skills.
QUALIFICATIONS
Self-directed, dedicated individual committed to creating a positive learning
environment. Promotes effective and positive interaction with students. Possess
strong interpersonal, oral, written communication and leadership skills. Energetic
team member who communicates effectively with all levels of staff.
EDUCATION
1994 - 1999 Bachelor of Science
Computer Information Systems
Grambling State University.
2009 2010 Alternative Teacher Certification (Grades 1-6)
Louisiana College.
2010 - 2011
Louisiana College.

Master of Arts in Teaching

2013 2015 Master of Education in Education Leadership

University of St. Thomas Houston.
CERTIFICATIONS
Standard Teaching Certificate Grades 1-6, State of Louisiana.
Standard Teaching Certificate Grades K-6, State of Texas.
English as a Second Language Certification, State of Texas.
EMPLOYMENT
8/12 Present
Sixth Grade Math Teacher, Budewig Intermediate.
Providing instruction adhering to statewide curriculum and grade level
expectations. Identified students individual needs and developed
curriculum to accommodate different learning styles. Creating a
positive environment that is conducive to learning. Producing weekly
lesson plans. Refined parent involvement through consistent written
and verbal communication. Responsible for classroom management
and organization. Provide and use Response to Intervention (RTI)
activities daily.

8/11 5/12
Sixth Grade Math Teacher, Lafargue Elementary.
Responsible for classroom management and organization. Providing
instruction adhering to statewide curriculum and grade level
expectations. Creating a positive environment that is conducive to
learning. Producing weekly lesson plans.
8/08 5/11
Fourth and Fifth Grade Teacher, Bunkie Elementary.
Providing instruction adhering to statewide curriculum and grade
level expectations. Identified students individual needs and
developed curriculum to accommodate different learning styles.
Creating a positive environment that is conducive to learning.
Producing weekly lesson plans. Refined parent involvement through
consistent written and verbal communication. Responsible for
classroom management and organization. Provide and use
Response to Intervention (RTI) activities daily.
8/04 5/08
Lead Teacher, Fifth Grade, Accelerated Interdisciplinary Academy.
Providing instruction and producing lesson plans adhering to statewide
objectives. Responsible for classroom management. Assisting the
director with the daily functions, duties and responsibilities of the
school. Responsible for the supervision and monitoring of the
instruction of classroom teachers, as well as enforcing the policies and
procedures of the organization. Facilitate weekly house meetings.
Provide administrative coverage when the director is out of the
building. Students scored exceptionally well on TAKS (Texas
Assessment of Knowledge and Skills) 2007 4th Grade Math 81%; 5th
Grade Math 86% - 2008 5th Grade Math 82%; 5th Grade Science 86%.
8/03 5/04
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher, YMCA/HISD Charter School.
Used centers for math, science, social studies, health, and writing to
complement the child-based hands-on curriculum. Implemented a
positive discipline plan, which promoted student responsibility,
problem solving skills, and student accountability. Planned and
organized daily activities. Insured the health, safety and happiness of
the children in my care (including administering medications and/or
breathing treatments when prescribed). Established and maintained
positive relationships with parents and staff. Cleaned and closed in
the evenings.
8/02 5/03

Second Grade Teacher, Rapides Parish School Board.

Providing instruction adhering to statewide curriculum and
benchmarks. Identified students individualism and developed
curriculum to accommodate different learning styles. Producing
weekly lesson plans. Refined parent involvement through
consistent written and verbal communication, inviting classroom
participation. Responsible for classroom management and
organization.
1/00 - 8/02
Mental Health Specialist, Community Support Services, Inc.
Provide individual intervention, supportive counseling,
parent/family intervention, individual psychosocial skills training,
group psychosocial training, service integration and other duties
relating to ongoing mental health services. Evaluate, monitor, and
counsel adolescence with special needs in their schools and homes.
Making sure that specific goals and needs of each child are met.
Encode each contact for billing purposes using MHRSIS software.

ORGANIZATION
2000 2003

Parents in Progress, Secretary.