LaShawn Jenkins
Suwanee,GA
Summary
Certified Teacher with over 34 years of experience instructing in K-2 classrooms. Enthusiastic, creative and adaptable to individual student needs. Encouraging and compassionate approach fosters positive learning environments. Expert in Reading or Math and cultivating educational atmospheres for students. Proven history of jumping into lesson plans without skipping content or losing time for student progress. Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic and facilitator. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Leader
Early Childhood Educational
08.1999 - 05.2023
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Morris Brown College
Atlanta, GASkills
- Creme de la Creme Daycare Leader Teacher Pre-K 1989 - 1991
- Jackson Elementary School Second Grade Teacher 1991-1998
- Teacher of Year 1999
- ESOL Endorsement (FLD825) 2002
- Grade Level Chair Kindergarten 2005-2009
- Grade Level Chair First Grade 2010-2015
- Teacher Mentor 2020 - 2023
- Kingsley Elementary School 1999-2023
- Documenting Results
- Performance Optimization Strategies
- Creative Lesson Plan Development
- Parent and Student Communication
- Educational Strategies
- Peer-Teacher Observation
- Quizzes, Tests and Exams
- Parent Conferences
- IEP Development
Timeline
Teacher Leader
Early Childhood Educational
08.1999 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Morris Brown College
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