Joya graduated from Texas Woman’s University with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood through 4th grade and from Grand Canyon University with a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction. She also has certifications in English as a Second Language and K-6. On a professional level, Joya has had great success in working with students and teachers at Title One schools. She has organized and led Professional Learning Communities at the school level, as well as led professional development sessions involving Cultural Responsiveness at the school, district, and state level. She has had the fortunate opportunity to coach and co-teach with many wonderful educators over the past four years as a K-5 Math Instructional Specialist. Joya has developed curriculum, lessons, and instruction that helped teachers meet the needs of their diverse classroom of learners. Prior to her work as an Instructional Specialist, Joya taught 5th grade Math.
One particularly rewarding area of knowledge for Joya – and for the students and teachers she works with – is her desire to implement culturally responsive lessons, assessment, and instruction. She spends a large portion of her spare time reading and researching ways to inspire the teachers and administration she collaborates with to implement this meaningful instruction. In addition, one of Joya’s many strengths is her ability to build relationships with the students, parents, teachers, and administration that she works with. Joya believes that the key to lifelong learning starts with relationships and trust. Once this is established, learning can begin! The best feeling in the world is seeing the “A-ha” moments that students have in their learning, and she looks forward to being involved in the same educational journey with your student.
Joya facilitates the Facebook group Culturally Responsive Instruction. Please request to join. Also, please consider following her on Instagram at Love_Instruct_Teach and on Twitter at @JoyaElam.
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