Daijah Henson
TX
Summary
Compassionate, creative, and effective teacher with valuable experience across various grade levels, professional development, and project planning. Strong problem-solving ability to manage and guide others through complex situations. Unique perspective and creativity to approach problems from different angles and develop effective strategies for resolution. Competent in both independent work and collaboration as a member of a teaching team. Well-versed in utilizing classroom and online technologies to enhance the learning experience.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
1st Grade NES Teacher
Golfcrest ES
08.2024 - Current
- Developed aligned original learning materials and scaffolds to enhance student understanding across all content
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented classroom systems to address varying student needs and learning styles.
- Conducted after school tutorials for 3rd-5th grade reading intervention
Pre-K /Kindergarten Teacher
KIPP Explore
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Planned, internalized and implemented lesson for all content areas
- Adapted instruction and classroom environment to meet students varying needs
- Developed a differentiated homework system to support student and family needs
- Created investment systems for students and families to track growth and remain motivated
1st Grade Teacher/ 4th Grade RLA Teacher
West Orange Stark Elementary
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Increased the percentage of students scoring in 'approaches' level on Reading STAAR from 52% in 3rd grade to 81% in my classes, contributing to the overall 70% of 4th graders achieving this level
- Established relationships with parents through collaboration and consistent communication, leading to higher attendance rates and increased parent involvement
- Developed interactive, differentiated activities and workstations for academic subjects and social emotional learning
- Implemented classroom procedures to build students confidence, independence and problem solving skills
Kindergarten Teacher
Bastian Elementary
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Utilized student data to plan and differentiate instruction for all subjects
- Cultivated a supportive classroom culture that encourage collaboration and student leadership
- Planned and implemented hands on learning activities and independent skills practice for virtual and in person students
- Designed investment systems that engaged students in their learning and inspired them to apply their learning outside the classroom
- Built strong relationships with students and their families
Education
Architecture -
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX08.2022
Skills
- Kinesthetic learning
- Differentiated instruction
- Graphic design
- Instructional design
Certification
- Texas ESL Supplemental
- Texas Core Subjects EC-6th grade
Timeline
1st Grade NES Teacher
Golfcrest ES
08.2024 - Current
1st Grade Teacher/ 4th Grade RLA Teacher
West Orange Stark Elementary
08.2022 - 05.2024
Kindergarten Teacher
Bastian Elementary
08.2020 - 05.2021
Pre-K /Kindergarten Teacher
KIPP Explore
08.2018 - 06.2020
Architecture -
Texas A&M University
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