Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
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Certification
Interests
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Carole Henry

New York

Summary

Dedicated educator with over 20 years of experience in Early Childhood and Birth to Second Grade education, committed to fostering a nurturing and engaging learning environment. Recognizes the unique needs of each student, employing tailored strategies to enhance learning outcomes and build confidence for academic success. Eager to contribute expertise and passion for education within an institution that prioritizes student development and values the potential of future leaders. Collaborative team player thriving in dynamic settings, aiming to inspire and empower young learners.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Teacher

Ready Set Learn
Bronx, NY
09.2021 - Current

Primary instructor for 4-year-old students. Tasks included:

  • Cultivate secure, nurturing atmosphere where children establish trust with peers and adults while improving social skills.
  • offers opportunity and motivation for impactful experience and growth.
  • develop base curriculum based on series of interdisciplinary units of study for pre-K that foster cognitive, language, social, and physical development; exploration and discovery concepts, information, and intellectual reasoning.
  • assess and evaluate children’s developmental levels and understanding through ASQ-3 - Ages and Stages.
  • document observations and input data into teaching strategies gold database.
  • continuously evaluate and modify lesson content to align with student needs.
  • Participated in parent-teacher conferences to foster collaboration and engagement. Attended staff development sessions to enhance professional skills. Engaged in in-service training to stay updated on best practices.

Youth Director of Program

The Children’s Aid After-School Program
New York, NY
06.2017 - 07.2021

Youth director functions included:

  • Maintain seamless operation and performance of program each day.
  • ensuring secure environment for staff, parents, students.
  • Support leadership team in developing and implementing lesson plans.
  • coordination and distribution of information such as deadlines and events.
  • representative for parents in collaboration with leadership team.
  • Supervised and observed staff performance to ensure adherence to standards. Recorded detailed observations for accurate assessments of operational effectiveness. Conducted thorough evaluations to identify areas for improvement and development.
  • Facilitate and execute professional development initiatives.
  • manage memorable events for families.
  • complete relevant workshops or training sessions.
  • Cultivate partnerships with community initiatives and schools.

Lead Teacher

The Children’s Aid Society Early Childhood Program
New York, NY
01.2000 - 06.2017

Head teacher for ages 3-5 years. Functions included:

  • Cultivate safe, supportive environment fostering trusting relationships among children and adults while enhancing social skills.
  • creates pathways for enriching experiences and professional development.
  • Developed base curriculum incorporating creative and tool of the mind frameworks for comprehensive child development. Integrated cognitive, language, socialization, and physical growth components into educational structure. Facilitated exploration and discovery concepts to enhance intellectual and reasoning skills. Incorporated social studies and creative arts to enrich learning experiences. Promoted creative play to broaden children's interests and engagement in learning.
  • assess and evaluate children’s developmental levels and understanding through Brigance screening.
  • document observations and input data into Teaching Strategies Gold database.
  • Craft lessons tailored to diverse learning styles of students.
  • Evaluate and modify lesson content to align with students’ needs.
  • Participated in parent/teacher conferences to foster communication and engagement. Attended staff development sessions to enhance professional skills. Engaged in in-service training to improve instructional strategies.

Education

Master of Science - General Education/Special Education Birth to Second Grade

Touro College
Manhattan, NY
01.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts with a Minor in Sociology

School of New Resources
Manhattan, NY
05.1998

Skills

  • Moderate Spanish proficiency
  • Proficient in Brigance screening
  • Assessment-based teaching strategies
  • Fountas & Pinnell assessment expertise
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Email management
  • Typing speed of 30 wpm

Accomplishments

    Classroom Management and Environment

  • Organized thematic learning centers that encouraged independent exploration and cooperative play.
  • Maintained a safe, engaging space that consistently met state early childhood education standards.
  • Created a nurturing, inclusive classroom environment that reduced behavioral incidents.
  • Dynamic Teaching Techniques

  • Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.

Certification

  • Certification Area: Early Childhood Education/Birth Grade 2, Professional Certificate, November 8, 2025
  • NYSED Dignity for all Students Act (DASA), June, 2016
  • NYSED Save Violence prevention and Intervention, March, 2016
  • Prevention and Identification of Brain Injuries, including Abusive Head Trauma July, 2021
  • Child Abuse Identification (Second Update), October 30, 2025

Interests

  • Exploring various forms of art, such as painting, drawing, dancing, and music, to nurture creativity and personal growth

AWARDS

Excellence Award December 2004, I.C.R.E.A.T.E Certificate of Achievement, January 2016

Timeline

Lead Teacher

Ready Set Learn
09.2021 - Current

Youth Director of Program

The Children’s Aid After-School Program
06.2017 - 07.2021

Lead Teacher

The Children’s Aid Society Early Childhood Program
01.2000 - 06.2017

Master of Science - General Education/Special Education Birth to Second Grade

Touro College

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts with a Minor in Sociology

School of New Resources
Carole Henry