LAWRENCE E. STOKES, JR.

1333 Indian Creek Street, DeSoto, Texas 75115 | C: 214-289-3220 | lstokesjr@hotmail.com

Summary
Creative and innovative Technology Education teacher effective at resolving conflicts and
behavior issues in the classroom. Flexible, versatile and skilled at maintaining a positive and
professional classroom atmosphere where the students can thrive and excel in learning and
creating new technological systems.

Education
Master of Education, Education Administration 2018
Texas A&M University-Commerce － Commerce, TX
Master of Education, Educational Technology Leadership 2016
Texas A&M University-Commerce － Commerce, TX
Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering Technology 2004
Prairie View A&M University － Prairie View, TX

Highlights
 Valid and Current Teaching Certification  Acknowledge as a Dallas (ACE)
in Technology Education Accelerating Campus Excellence
 Meets Texas' NCLB Highly Qualified Teacher 2017
Teacher requirements  Adept classroom manager SMART
 Campus Leadership Instruction Team Board familiarity
(CLIT) (2009 – 2011)  Professional tutor Grade 6 - 12
 Graduate of Dallas Future Campus
Leaders (FCL) 2017

Classroom Experience
Dallas Independent School District – Dallas, Texas Aug 2007 - Present
Technology Education, Robotics, and Programming Instructor, Grades 6-8
- Plan a program of study that meets individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
- Create classroom environment that is conducive to learning
- Used a variety of technology platforms and programs to enhance student learning
- Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establish clear
objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to
students.
- Implement the districts philosophy and instructional goals and objectives through
instruction and action.
- Assess students accomplishments on a regular basis and provide progress reports as
required.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by the law, district policy,
and administrative regulation.
 - Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and
conduct and develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure to maintain
order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.

Additional Educational Roles & Responsibilities

- Instructional Teacher, New Teacher Orientation (2009 - Present)
Oversee and organize group for new teachers to adjust to school and climate
- T.R. Lee Enrichment Program
Helped principal develop, organize and maintain school-wide enrichment program
throughout the school year. Oversee program operation in principal’s absence.
- Campus Base Technician/Liaison (2007 - Present)
Maintain creative functionality of school’s website
- Fire Safety Coordinator (2011 - 2015)
- Assistant Coach, 6th Grade Girls Basketball Team (2009-2013), Assistant Coach for 7th and
8th Grade Football, Chess Coach 2016-2017.
- After-school Math Tutor Grades 6-8 (2008-2013),
- 21st Century Technology, REC Foundation, Disciplinary Action and Attendance Recovery
Committee

Accomplishments
 Coach/Advisor VEX IQ Robotics Team (2015-Present)
placed second in district meet in its first year of competition. Qualified for Regionals and Worlds.
 Elected by peers as Elective Department Chair, 2010 - Present