Lailane Henderson
Tampa,Florida
Summary
ELEMENTARY EDUCATOR Self-directed, dedicated and resourceful educator with commitment to student development and the learning experience. Ability to create a happy, caring, and stimulating learning environment. Skilled in planning and organizing a range of individual and group activities to develop language and vocabulary as well as introduce scientific and mathematical concepts and improve social skills. The ability to develop and implement enriching programs for academically advanced children and remedial programs for students requiring extra assistance. Firm, positive leader with excellent rapport among faculty, administration, students and parents. Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology. Demonstrated ability as Paraprofessional to foster positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Committed to providing culturally responsive support, meeting diverse needs of students. Patient demeanor creates environment where students feel comfortable asking questions while learning new concepts.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Dean of Students/Instructional Resource Teacher
Imagine South Campus
08.2015 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to increase support and provide best learning environment.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Imagine Schools North Lauderdale
08.2010 - 06.2015
- Kindergarten, 2nd and 3rd grade
- Developed effective lessons to facilitate student learning based on individual student needs
- Provided a variety of materials and resources to stimulate student’s growth
- Organized and participated in school activities, field trips, and workshops
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss their children’s progress and needs and determined the priorities for their children, and suggested ways that they can promote learning and development
- Established and enforced classroom behavior management
- Provided children with individual attention
- Analyzed reading test to evaluate students’ scores
- Knowledge in all subject areas
- Maintained a variety of classroom records that met all licensing requirements
- Hands-on instruction
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Teacher Assistant
Imagine Schools Plantation
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Worked with other teachers and professionals to create effective lessons to meet the learning needs and abilities of all students
- Responsible in assisting with all classroom and administrative duties
- Implemented engaging, effective lessons in all subject areas for grades K-5th
- Enhanced student academic and social growth by using varied teaching strategies and techniques included; whole group, small group, and teacher modeling to provide a solid academic foundation and positive attitude toward learning
- Tutored Students K-5
- Evaluated student progress through ongoing observation and assessment
- Administered, scored and analyzed reading test to first and third grade
- Knowledge in all subject areas.
Education
B.A. - Arts and Humanities, Psychology, Early Childhood Education
Florida Atlantic University
2009
A.A - Early Childhood Education
Broward Community Collage
2007
Skills
- Social Studies
- Laboratory Monitoring
- Adult Learning Principles
- Facilitating Online Learning
- Special Education
- Behavior Management
- Instructional Techniques
- Multicultural Awareness
- Staff Meetings
- Faculty Support
- First Aid
Additional Information
- HONORS/AWARDS , National Deans List International Honor Society
Timeline
Dean of Students/Instructional Resource Teacher
Imagine South Campus
08.2015 - Current
Teacher Assistant
Imagine Schools Plantation
01.2012 - 01.2014
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Imagine Schools North Lauderdale
08.2010 - 06.2015
B.A. - Arts and Humanities, Psychology, Early Childhood Education
Florida Atlantic University
A.A - Early Childhood Education
Broward Community Collage
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