Karla Hentz
Spring,TX
Summary
Highly enthusiastic teacher specialized in managing students and maximizing learning opportunities in diverse classroom settings. Skilled educator with the ability to work with students of various intellectual, behavioral and physical challenges and with experience developing creative lesson plans and implementing instructional best practices. Persistent in uncovering and meeting individual student needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
2nd and 3rd Grade Teacher
School Of Science And Technology
Houston, TX
08.2019 - Current
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Fostered healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Increased student's reading level on average by 3-5 reading levels
Grade Level Chair
School Of Science And Technology
Houston, Texas
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Created interactive learning experiences and mentored fellow teachers.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Implemented school curriculum in ways that met student needs.
Teacher
Tom Joy Head Start
Nashville, TN
09.2017 - 07.2019
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
Teacher/ School Trainer
The Gardner School
Nashville, TN
12.2014 - 09.2017
- Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
- Administered assessments for each child and tracked results.
- Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.
Education
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN05.2011
Skills
- Collaboration
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Technology Integration with Schoology
- Curriculum development
- Differentiated instruction
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher
- Multitasking abilities
Certification
Texas Teaching Certification, EC-6, 2019
ESL Certification, 2019
Reading Academy (expected completion July 2022)
Timeline
Grade Level Chair
School Of Science And Technology
08.2021 - 01.2022
2nd and 3rd Grade Teacher
School Of Science And Technology
08.2019 - Current
Teacher
Tom Joy Head Start
09.2017 - 07.2019
Teacher/ School Trainer
The Gardner School
12.2014 - 09.2017
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Trevecca Nazarene University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Tennessee State University