Cathy Henderson
Bloomfield,IA
Summary
I am a successful ESL teacher, working online with children from China. I have had parents request me to be their child's teacher and have had a full schedule, since starting with Qkids.
I was a resourceful Elementary Teacher with 29 years of teaching experience. I focused on student success through academic excellence, social development, and positive parent-teacher relationships.
The 13 years I spent as a 5th grade Science teacher, my students very often ranked in the top 90% of the state on Standardized Testing.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL Teacher, Independent Contractor
Qkids
04.2019 - Current
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Davis County Community School District
Bloomfield, Iowa
02.2016 - 03.2019
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
- Administered and graded tests and quizzes and reported performance to primary teacher.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Elementary Education Teacher
Davis County Community School District
Bloomfield, Iowa
08.1989 - 05.2015
- Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Created and led 5 field trips and hands-on activities to foster creativity.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Integrated technology into 10% of daily lesson plans.
- Instructed according to Common Core Standards as part of federal funding mandates for education.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
Education
Associate of Arts - Education
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IABachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IAMaster of Arts - Education
University of Missouri-Saint Louis
Saint Louis, MissouriSkills
- IEP comprehension
- Testing and grading
- Deadline adherence
- 3 years TESOL Instructor
Timeline
ESL Teacher, Independent Contractor
Qkids
04.2019 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Davis County Community School District
02.2016 - 03.2019
Elementary Education Teacher
Davis County Community School District
08.1989 - 05.2015
Associate of Arts - Education
Indian Hills Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Buena Vista University
Master of Arts - Education
University of Missouri-Saint Louis