Gi'Anna Henderson
Lithonia,Georgia
Summary
I am a dedicated professional that is passionate about education and love to inspire young minds. My creative way of teaching defines who I am as an individual. I am aware that all students do not learn the same but should have the same opportunity for learning and knowledge. I value each scholar and their education and will go to any lengths to ensure they are getting the proper education they need to succeed.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Fulton County School System
08.2022 - Current
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities, and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
- Developed and implemented individualized educational plans for special needs children.
- Maintained stimulating learning environments through original, interactive classroom layouts and displays.
Kindergarten Paraprofessional
DeKalb County School District
08.2016 - 07.2022
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Integrated outdoor education into lesson plans.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Maintained and operated classroom equipment to maximize use and lifespan.
- Prepared reports and maintained administrative records.
- Conducted weekly review sessions to help students prepare for exams.
Daycare Teacher
Excell Preparatory Center
05.2010 - 07.2016
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
After-School Teacher
Shepherd's Flock
08.2008 - 05.2010
- Assisted scholars with their daily homework
- Prepared afternoon snack for the scholars
- Supervised all learning activities to always ensure scholars safety
- Monitored afterschool extracurricular actives
- Worked with teachers to increase scholars learning skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona10.2021
Child Development Associate Credential -
Council for Professional Recognition
Atlanta, Georgia08.2015
GED -
Fulton County
Atlanta, Georgia06.2011
Skills
- Energetic Team Leader
- Critical Thinker and Great in Multitasking
- Strategic and Organized in Planning
- Technology Integration
- Curriculum Development
- Classroom Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
Organizations
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated
Delta Kappa Gamma
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Fulton County School System
08.2022 - Current
Kindergarten Paraprofessional
DeKalb County School District
08.2016 - 07.2022
Daycare Teacher
Excell Preparatory Center
05.2010 - 07.2016
After-School Teacher
Shepherd's Flock
08.2008 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Grand Canyon University
Child Development Associate Credential -
Council for Professional Recognition
GED -
Fulton County
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