LaShawn Bennett
Sunrise,FL
Summary
Dynamic Lead Teacher with a proven track record at Jack and Jill Children's Center, adept at lesson planning and fostering parent-teacher collaboration. Successfully enhanced student engagement through differentiated instruction and innovative activities, while mentoring new educators. Committed to child development and creating a nurturing environment that promotes academic success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Jack and Jill Children's Center
01.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs.
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment promoting social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
- Collaborated with parents and caregivers to support children's development and address concerns.
- Assessed student progress regularly, adapting instructional strategies to enhance learning outcomes.
- Trained and mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and curriculum delivery.
- Organized extracurricular activities that encouraged creativity and teamwork among students.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
Lead Teacher
The Learning Experience
09.2020 - 12.2024
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Utilized educational technology to enhance learning experiences and streamline administrative tasks.
- Maintained compliance with state regulations and standards for early childhood education programs.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Used data-driven decision-making processes to analyze student performance trends and adjust instructional practices accordingly, leading to improved outcomes.
- Organized field trips that enriched classroom learning experiences by connecting students with real-world applications of course concepts.
- Designed and executed project-based learning experiences, promoting teamwork, problem-solving skills, and real-world connections for students.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Lead Teacher
All My Children Academy
03.2017 - 09.2020
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Led classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Mentored junior teachers, providing guidance on instructional techniques and classroom dynamics.
- Collaborated with parents to enhance student development through regular communication and feedback sessions.
- Evaluated student progress using assessments and modified curricula as needed for improvement.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
FMU
Fort Lauderdale, FLHigh School Diploma -
Coconut Creek High School
Coconut Creek, FL06-1998
Skills
- Childcare needs
- Lesson planning
- Activity planning
- Conflict resolution
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Behavior modeling
- Parent-teacher communication
- Safety awareness
- Key decision making
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Lesson development
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Jack and Jill Children's Center
01.2024 - Current
Lead Teacher
The Learning Experience
09.2020 - 12.2024
Lead Teacher
All My Children Academy
03.2017 - 09.2020
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
FMU
High School Diploma -
Coconut Creek High School
Similar Profiles
Misty MoralesMisty Morales
Assistant Manager at Jack and Jill Children's CenterAssistant Manager at Jack and Jill Children's Center
Alexia OrtizAlexia Ortiz
Daycare Teacher at Jack and Jill Children's CenterDaycare Teacher at Jack and Jill Children's Center
Zoe JohnstonZoe Johnston
Customer Service Representative at Micro Center Corporate OfficeCustomer Service Representative at Micro Center Corporate Office
Theresa BenderTheresa Bender
Medical Coding Student at Florida International UniversityMedical Coding Student at Florida International University
Jorge ReinosoJorge Reinoso
Senior Product Management Analyst at DHL ECommerceSenior Product Management Analyst at DHL ECommerce