Laura Hensley
K-6 Certified Elementary Teacher
Lenoir City,TN
Summary
Certified educator with 11+ years experience teaching Kindergarten-Second Grade
I am a dedicated classroom teacher who creates an enriching and nurturing environment for all students. My goal is to ensure every student feels safe and achieves academic success through diverse instructional strategies, an engaging curriculum, and strong classroom and behavior management.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim Classroom Teacher
Lenoir City Elementary School
01.2023 - 10.2024
- January 23-May 23- First Grade
- October 23- December- 23 Second Grade
- March 24- October 24- Kindergarten
- Trained and implemented the CKLA curriculum for phonics (Kindergarten) and maintained the EL curriculum for ELA and TN Ready for math
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons, creating a more cohesive learning environment for students
- Implemented positive behavior management strategies, fostering a supportive classroom atmosphere
Classroom Teacher, First Grade
Lenoir City Elementary School
08.2014 - 05.2021
- Extensively trained and implemented Expeditionary Learning ELA curriculum
- Implemented TN Ready Math curriculum – whole group and work stations
- Integrated technology, hands on learning, and small group stations/groups to deepen learning of specific skills
- Mentored teaching interns, sharing best practices and offering guidance for effective classroom management
Interim Classroom Teacher, First Grade
Lenoir City Elementary School
03.2014 - 05.2014
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning
- Organized and implemented ELA and Math work stations
- Prepared and administered the SAT-10 test to first grade students
Classroom Teacher, Second Grade
Lenoir City Elementary School
08.2011 - 05.2013
- Introduced and implemented CCS in a general education classroom with a high population of ELL students
- Successfully created student learning centers in ELA and Math with the help of Dr. Amy Broemmel of the University of Tennessee, Department of Education
- Students made grade appropriate gains on the DE and SAT-10 tests
Interim Classroom Teacher, Second Grade
Lenoir City Elementary School
09.2010 - 01.2011
- Developed, planned, and presented lessons in Math, Language Arts, Reading, Phonics, Literacy and Science for 18 second grade students: 5 English Language Learners
- Incorporated numerous instructional strategies to meet the needs of various learning styles
- Created appropriate, technology and paper based, formative and summative assessments
Teaching Internship, 3rd and 5th Grade
Lenoir City Elementary School
08.2009 - 05.2010
- Created and presented lessons in Math, Language Arts, Reading, Social Studies, and Science for 23 3rd grade students: 4 English Language Learners
- Created unique experiments and assessments for corresponding instructional material utilizing technology and multiple learning styles
- Designed research project investigating the effects of integrating multiple intelligences and differentiated instruction in Science and Social Studies
- Observed, assisted, and taught lessons in a 5th grade ELA classroom as a secondary placement
Education
Master of Science - Teacher Education, Concentration: Elementary Teaching
The University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 08.2009 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Minor: Elementary Education
The University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 06.2006 - 05.2009
Skills
- Classroom Environment
- Technology Integration
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Behavior Management
Certification
Tennessee Teaching License, Elementary K-6
Additional Information
- Teacher of the Year 2018
- Working Knowledge of Spanish
- Experience Tutoring Students in a One-on-One Setting
Timeline
Interim Classroom Teacher
Lenoir City Elementary School
01.2023 - 10.2024
Classroom Teacher, First Grade
Lenoir City Elementary School
08.2014 - 05.2021
Interim Classroom Teacher, First Grade
Lenoir City Elementary School
03.2014 - 05.2014
Classroom Teacher, Second Grade
Lenoir City Elementary School
08.2011 - 05.2013
Interim Classroom Teacher, Second Grade
Lenoir City Elementary School
09.2010 - 01.2011
Tennessee Teaching License, Elementary K-6
05-2010
Master of Science - Teacher Education, Concentration: Elementary Teaching
The University of Tennessee
08.2009 - 05.2010
Teaching Internship, 3rd and 5th Grade
Lenoir City Elementary School
08.2009 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Minor: Elementary Education
The University of Tennessee
06.2006 - 05.2009
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