Dana Henderson
DeSoto
Summary
Dedicated Prekindergarten Teacher with a proven ability to create engaging, developmentally appropriate programs that promote school readiness. Skilled in positive behavior management, fostering child development, and building strong family partnerships. Committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and growth-focused classroom environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Prekindergarten Teacher
IDEA A.W. Brown Public School
08.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Assisted and supervised 22 children through entire school day.
- Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Enhanced student reading skills by implementing engaging literacy activities and utilizing age-appropriate books.
- Fostered safe and inclusive classroom environment, allowing students to express themselves freely and respectfully.
- Conducted early literacy and math activities, laying foundation for future academic success.
Paraprofessional
McArthur High School
02.2022 - 07.2023
- Assist in managing the behavior of students and crisis intervention
- Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and legal/local board policies
- Assist in supervising students inside the classroom, lunchroom, bus duty, playground, and community
- Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, emotional, and safety needs
- Perform other duties that enhance the safety, security, and instructional needs of the campus as requested
Childcare Teacher
Learning Adventure Children’s Center
04.2016 - 10.2021
- Provided basic care for children-feeding, grooming, and changed diapers
- Developed age-appropriate socialization skills in children
- Encouraged positive behavior and good manners
- Identified behavioral problems and developed appropriate strategies to address them
- Attended staff meetings, conferences, and workshops
- Provided a pleasant, safe, and sanitary environment
- Communicated with supervisor to address parental issues, concerns, or parent complaints
- Maintained accurate records and followed the rules according to the state of Texas Child Care Licensing for Day Care Centers
- Planned, schedule, and adapted age-appropriate curriculum while providing continuous supervision to children enrolled in the Child Care Development Center.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
Texas College
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Communication Skills
- Compassion & Empathy
- Instructional Strategies
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Parent-teacher communication
Software
Word Processing Skills
Personal Information
Title: Prekindergarten Educator
Timeline
Prekindergarten Teacher
IDEA A.W. Brown Public School
08.2024 - Current
Paraprofessional
McArthur High School
02.2022 - 07.2023
Childcare Teacher
Learning Adventure Children’s Center
04.2016 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
Texas College
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