Tasha Locklear

Reading and literacy education; elementary education; curriculum and instructional planning; assessment and data-driven instruction; differentiated instruction; classroom management; student engagement; culturally responsive teaching; student success and academic support; educational leadership; professional development; college and career readiness; and introductory business education. I am also currently completing a 120-hour TEFL certification and can support introductory English language learning and teaching methodology.

I have more than 13 years of experience in education, including elementary classroom teaching, tutoring, instructional coaching, academic intervention, and school leadership. I currently serve as an Assistant Principal, where I support curriculum implementation, instructional planning, assessment, data analysis, teacher development, and student achievement. I previously served as an After-School Tutoring Coordinator and have extensive experience providing differentiated literacy instruction and supporting diverse learners. I hold a Master of Education in Reading Education and a Master of School Administration, along with North Carolina licensure in Elementary Education, Birth–Kindergarten, Business Education, and School Administration. I also have experience using virtual learning and instructional technology platforms to support teaching and learning.