DANIA HENRY
Stone Mountain,Georgia
Summary
Elementary educator and grade-level lead with classroom experience in kindergarten, first-grade math, and second grade. M.Ed.-qualified and gifted-certified, with strengths in differentiated instruction, culturally responsive teaching, family engagement, and hands-on STEM learning.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Mathematics Teacher & Grade-Level Lead
D.A.T.E. Academy
Stone Mountain, GA
01.2025 - Current
- Led grade-level planning and coordinated instructional strategies, improving team communication and collaboration.
- Utilized assessment data to tailor instruction for gifted learners and students needing intervention, fostering personalized learning experiences.
- Teach first-grade math through hands-on lessons in number sense, place value, and problem-solving.
- Linked math principles to STEM and gardening projects, enhancing student engagement and understanding of real-world applications.
Kindergarten Teacher
D.A.T.E. Academy
Stone Mountain, GA
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Developed engaging, age-appropriate lessons to teach foundational skills, fostering a love for learning.
- Implemented hands-on activities and collaborated with families to enhance student learning experiences.
- Planned kindergarten lessons aligned with academy curriculum and early childhood standards.
- Managed classroom routines that supported safe, organized learning at academy.
- Taught reading, writing, math, and social skills through daily activities.
Second Grade Teacher / Instructional Coach
Purpose Preparatory Academy
Nashville, TN
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Delivered culturally responsive second-grade instruction that engaged diverse learners.
- Coached colleagues to enhance pedagogical strategies and foster inclusive learning environments.
Virtual Interventionist
Purpose Preparatory Academy
Nashville, TN
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Analyzed student data to design targeted interventions that addressed individual learning needs.
- Developed supplemental lessons and teaching resources to enhance student engagement and comprehension.
- Delivered targeted interventions for Purpose Preparatory Academy students.
- Analyzed assessment data to identify learning gaps.
- Collaborated with teachers on student support plans.
Cultural Diversity Curriculum Developer
Purpose Preparatory Academy
Nashville, TN
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Developed cultural awareness curriculum and staff resources.
- Supported equitable teaching practices and family engagement.
Intern
Florida Department of Children and Families
Daytona Beach, FL
05.2015 - 11.2015
- Assisted with family visits, case records, and child safety planning.
Co-Founder, Gay-Straight Alliance
Bethune-Cookman University
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Co-led campus inclusion forums and awareness events.
Education
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Instructional Practice
Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN01-2018
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Psychology
Bethune-Cookman University
Daytona Beach, FL01-2015
Skills
- Gifted Education Endorsement (2026)
- Safe Zone Certified
- Differentiated Instruction
- Academic Intervention
- Instructional Coaching
- TECA Program Participant
- Educational policy and equity for students in urban communities
- STEM integration
- Family engagement
- Real-world application
- Mathematics lesson planning
- IEP support
- Instructional adaptation
- Project-based learning
- Anti-bullying strategies
- Hands-on learning
Timeline
First Grade Mathematics Teacher & Grade-Level Lead
D.A.T.E. Academy
01.2025 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
D.A.T.E. Academy
01.2022 - 01.2025
Virtual Interventionist
Purpose Preparatory Academy
01.2020 - 01.2021
Cultural Diversity Curriculum Developer
Purpose Preparatory Academy
01.2017 - 01.2020
Second Grade Teacher / Instructional Coach
Purpose Preparatory Academy
01.2016 - 01.2021
Intern
Florida Department of Children and Families
05.2015 - 11.2015
Co-Founder, Gay-Straight Alliance
Bethune-Cookman University
01.2012 - 01.2015
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Instructional Practice
Lipscomb University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Psychology
Bethune-Cookman University