LEAWANNA DENSON
Educator
Albany,Ga
Summary
I display great leadershipship skill within an divesre envirnmrnt. Other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures. 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 facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Prek Lead Teacher
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Albany, GA
08.2022 - Current
- Increased student involvement in program offerings through strategic redesign of program processes and methods.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
- Worked with staff to raise funds new classroom technology and trained teachers on use.
- Introduced new software into classrooms, enhancing student comprehension and improving test scores.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Coordinated field trips for classes and wrote detailed itineraries for student safety.
- Maintained detailed records of attendance, test scores and assignment grades for each student to identify trends and rectify issues.
- Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
Lead Teacher
PHOEBE PUTNEY HEALTH SYSTEMS
Albany, GA
01.2017 - Current
- Supervise teachers, assistants, and teacher aides to ensure desired quality in all areas of the program
- Serve as a liaison between "Pod" staff and management
- Prepare and submit a Monthly Activity report to Director
- Coaches and mentors teachers, teacher aides, assistant teachers, volunteers and students serves as a resource to peer teachers in preparing lesson plans and newsletters
- Exhibits sound and accurate judgment in decision making
Teacher
PHOEBE PUTNEY HEALTH SYSTEMS
Albany, GA
01.2002 - 01.2017
- Established a safe play environment for children
- Encouraged good behaviors using the positive reinforcement method
- Communicated openly with children's parents about daily activities and behaviors
- Monitored each student's educational progress with individual charts and files
- Engage with children on an individual basis in a pleasant manner
- Builds constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication
- Implemented curriculum
- Resolved staff and parent disputes through constructive problem-solving techniques
- Incorporated music and play into developmentally appropriate activities
- Organized and engaged in recreational activities such as games and puzzles.
Education
Master’s Degree - Educational Leadership
Arizona University College
Bachelor’s Degree - Organizational Management
Ashford University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ashworth College
Skills
Excellent communication skillsundefined
Certification
Behavior management techniques First & CPR Certified
Timeline
Prek Lead Teacher
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Lead Teacher
PHOEBE PUTNEY HEALTH SYSTEMS
01.2017 - Current
Teacher
PHOEBE PUTNEY HEALTH SYSTEMS
01.2002 - 01.2017
Master’s Degree - Educational Leadership
Arizona University College
Bachelor’s Degree - Organizational Management
Ashford University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ashworth College
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