JOSHUA HENDERSON
Monterey Park
Summary
Experienced educator with a strong background in integrating literary analysis, cinematic critique, and creative writing to inspire critical thinking. Skilled in differentiated instruction, curricula design, and classroom management to support diverse learners. Seeking to leverage expertise as a Film Studies and Creative Writing Teacher to foster engaging and impactful learning experiences.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Film Studies, Creative Writing, and ELA Teacher
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools
Huntington Park, California, USA
08.2015 - 12.2024
- Provided differentiated instruction to support diverse learners in meeting academic goals
- Created a safe learning atmosphere that fostered respect for all students' backgrounds and perspectives
- Meticulously crafted curricula to meet the diverse needs of students, skillfully integrating literary analysis, cinematic critique, and creative writing to inspire critical thinking and creativity
- Planned and implemented engaging, standards-based lesson plans to meet the individual needs of students and to best prepare them for college success
- Provided extensive and rigorous workshops and instruction focused on helping students to master various writing styles, including academic, creative, and professional writing
Education
SINGLE SUBJECT TEACHING CREDENTIAL - ELA
California State University Long Beach
Long Beach, CA12.2009
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - ENGLISH
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA06.2004
Skills
- Collaborative learning
- Project-based learning
- Writing instruction
- Classroom management
- Curricula design
- Film and literary analysis
- Student engagement
- Multimedia instruction
- Smartboard operation
- Rubric creation
- Socratic seminar facilitation
- Safe, positive learning environment
Accomplishments
- Created the first comprehensive Film Studies program in our organization at Alliance College-Ready Public Schools which inspired many other Alliance schools to add the program and to follow my lead.
- Published three professional compendiums of student short stories and poetry: "Kids Have Issues Too", "Youth Diaries", and "Lion's Den".
- Commended for exemplary teaching and service to students and achieved recognition as a "Master Teacher" within the organization.
- Consistently achieved exemplary growth metrics for our 8th grade students in the area of literacy during my 9.5 years of service to Alliance.
- Served for multiple years as a Grade Level Lead, Electives Department Chair, and Achieve Literacy Lead.
- Have planned, overseen, or chaperoned more than 30 field trips for our school.
- Have facilitated the following clubs: Anime, Gaming, and Chess Club.
Languages
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Film Studies, Creative Writing, and ELA Teacher
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools
08.2015 - 12.2024
SINGLE SUBJECT TEACHING CREDENTIAL - ELA
California State University Long Beach
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - ENGLISH
University of California, Irvine