Jill K. Henson
Sycamore,IL
Summary
Compassionate and creative teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Has extensive background in diverse education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Sycamore School District #427
Sycamore, IL
08.2015 - Current
- I have experience teaching both Kindergarten and 4th grade. I value building strong relationships with students and their families to create a supportive and successful learning environment. I enjoy being part of a collaborative school community that is committed to fostering a positive and engaging atmosphere for learning.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive learning environment that promoted student participation and collaboration.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Paraeducator
Sycamore School District #427
Sycamore, IL
08.2012 - 08.2015
- I served as a paraeducator for one year at Southeast Elementary School, where I provided one-on-one instruction to students requiring individualized support. Before and after this role, I worked as a long-term substitute teacher in various elementary schools throughout the district, gaining experience across multiple grade levels and classroom environments.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
Research Assistant
Northern Illinois University - Family Violence Center
DeKalb, IL
12.2001 - 01.2010
- Managed components of a multimillion-dollar, statewide Illinois research project at the Family Violence Center, conducting in-home observations to study parent–child interactions and attachment among low-income new mothers over the span of 24 months for each family.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis for ongoing research projects.
Education
M.A. - Education
Aurora University
Aurora, IL01.2012
B.A. - Art History/Art
Augustana College
Rock Island, IL01.1999
Skills
- Grant Writing - awarded 3 grants for play based learning materials, books to further curriculum, and a LEGO wall
- Committee member (Social Studies, Math Pilot, Social, Spartans Read Together)
- Math Pilot volunteer
- LETRS courses
- Portrait of a Spartan: Problem Solvers (video at request)
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
Certification
- Licensed Elementary Education - K-9
- Licensed Elementary Education (self-contained general education - K-9)
- Licensed Art Education - 5th-9th
Timeline
Teacher
Sycamore School District #427
08.2015 - Current
Long Term Substitute Teacher/Paraeducator
Sycamore School District #427
08.2012 - 08.2015
Research Assistant
Northern Illinois University - Family Violence Center
12.2001 - 01.2010
M.A. - Education
Aurora University
B.A. - Art History/Art
Augustana College
Hobbies
traveling, running, hiking, rock climbing, reading, photography, farming, fused glass art