LEAKRESHIA HENRY
Montgomery
Summary
Student-centered educator with a master's in Library Media and experience in English Language Arts instruction. Promotes literacy and integrates technology to enhance student learning. Committed to fostering an inviting library atmosphere that inspires reading, research, and academic achievement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Teacher
Montgomery Public Schools
Montgomery
07.2021 - Current
- Delivered engaging, standards-aligned instruction for 5 years, fostering a deep understanding of literature and critical thinking skills.
- Planned and delivered engaging, standards-aligned lessons in literature, grammar, writing, and critical thinking for 9th and 11th grades.
- Developed differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of students, including English Language Learners (ELL) and students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
- Integrated technology and differentiated instruction strategies to effectively support diverse learning needs and promote student success.
- Utilized educational technology tools like Google Classroom, Kahoot, and Nearpod to enhance student engagement and assessment outcomes.
- Adept at cultivating a positive classroom environment, encouraging literary analysis, and developing students' reading, writing, and critical thinking skills.
English Teacher
Montgomery Public Schools
Montgomery
07.2019 - 05.2020
- Fostered a positive and respectful classroom culture, promoting student participation, critical thinking, and collaboration.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives, including standardized testing preparation and literacy programs, to improve student outcomes.
- Participated in faculty meetings, professional development sessions, and parent-teacher conferences to support student success and enhance school initiatives.
Education
Master of Education - Library Media
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL05-2026
Bachelor of Science - English Secondary Education
Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL12-2018
Skills
- Information Literacy
- Collection Analysis
- Curriculum Development
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Instructional Design
- Technology Integration
- Classroom Management
- Student Assessment
- Data Analysis
- Literature Analysis
- Literature Analysis
- Project-based learning
- Community Engagement
- Research Skills
- Research assistance
- Digital Literacy
- Resource Management
- Collaboration
- Time management
- Alabama teaching certification
- Classroom practices
- Instructional Design
Certification
Professional Teacher Certificate
Accomplishments
- Introduced project-based learning activities, including multimedia presentations and research projects, fostering student creativity and critical thinking.
- Maintained a classroom culture with 95% positive behavior reports by fostering respectful and inclusive discussions.
- Mentored new teachers, providing coaching on instructional strategies and classroom management.
Languages
English
Awards Activities
Most Outstanding 9th Grade Teacher of the Year, 2026
English Teacher of the Month, 2023
Area Of Expertise
- Curriculum Development & Lesson Planning
- Literature Analysis & Writing Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Technology Integration (Google Classroom, Schoology, Smart Boards)
- Classroom Management
- Student Assessment & Data Analysis
- Collaboration with Parents & Faculty
- Project-Based Learning
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
English Teacher
Montgomery Public Schools
07.2021 - Current
English Teacher
Montgomery Public Schools
07.2019 - 05.2020
Master of Education - Library Media
University of West Alabama
Bachelor of Science - English Secondary Education
Alabama State University