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La Shonne Henderson

Chicago,IL

Summary

Special education professional with proven track record of fostering inclusive learning environments and implementing effective instructional strategies. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and achieving positive educational outcomes, adaptable to changing classroom dynamics. Skilled in behavior management, curriculum development, and student advocacy, bringing reliability and flexibility to role.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Foreman College and Career Academy
08.2023 - Current
  • Taught World Studies and English in co-teaching and separate class settings for Diverse Learning students.
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.

Network Monitor | Site Director CPS Driver

Ed Program CPS Citywide
01.2000 - Current
  • Supervise DE teachers and monitor DE program functionality for an afterschool student driving course.

Consulting Teacher

Educator Effectiveness Initiative CPS Citywide
01.2015 - 06.2024
  • Coaching, mentoring educators to assist with improving instructional effectiveness

Special Education Teacher

Bogan Computer Technical H. S
01.2003 - 08.2023
  • Taught in a 10th-12th grade ELA, co-teaching and self-contained program for children with learning and social emotional disabilities
  • Implemented IB Principles and ATL Skills among students with varying disabilities.
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.

Teacher Lead

Bogan Computer Technical H. S
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Supported colleagues, while demonstrating educational leadership and supervision for the department, driven by schoolwide IB initiative
  • Lead through focused coaching, visitations, and assisting with curriculum designing
  • Established meaning opportunities for growth
  • Facilitated staff-wide professional development and implemented school wide curriculum mapping, structures and strategies to promote achievement.

Coordinator

Evening School Bogan Computer Technical H. S
01.2013 - 01.2018
  • Facilitated a credit recovery program for students citywide, input of teacher payroll and student attendance monitoring
  • Strengths
  • Being compassionate and inspiring
  • Mentoring, coaching and being an exceptional communicator
  • Experience with special-needs students
  • Strong collaborator
  • Developer of UBD and MYP Unit Planning

Education

Master of Science - Education Leadership General Administration

Chicago State University
Chicago, IL
2009

Master of Science - Special Education Learning Behavior Specialist

Chicago State University
Chicago, IL
1999

Skills

  • Differentiated instruction
  • Classroom management
  • IEPs
  • Life skills instruction
  • Instructional adaptation
  • Small group instruction
  • Teacher Coach Mentoring
  • Administration

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Foreman College and Career Academy
08.2023 - Current

Consulting Teacher

Educator Effectiveness Initiative CPS Citywide
01.2015 - 06.2024

Teacher Lead

Bogan Computer Technical H. S
01.2014 - 01.2018

Coordinator

Evening School Bogan Computer Technical H. S
01.2013 - 01.2018

Special Education Teacher

Bogan Computer Technical H. S
01.2003 - 08.2023

Network Monitor | Site Director CPS Driver

Ed Program CPS Citywide
01.2000 - Current

Master of Science - Education Leadership General Administration

Chicago State University

Master of Science - Special Education Learning Behavior Specialist

Chicago State University

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