Lenita Stephens
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Knowledgeable Educator with strong leadership background, excellent program management expertise and devotion to meeting learning needs of each student. Well-organized in planning lessons and activities to diversify instruction and engage students. Analytical problem-solver successful in calmly approaching classroom or student personal problems to devise appropriate interventions and resolve concerns.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Georgia Pre-K Lead Teacher
A World of Knowledge Preschool & Academy
Atlanta, GA
01.2014 - Current
- Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate activities to engage Pre-K students in learning.
- Created a positive, nurturing classroom environment that encourages children's exploration and curiosity.
- Assessed student progress through observation, documentation, and portfolio review.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.
- Encouraged parent involvement by providing feedback on student achievement at conferences or meetings.
- Managed classroom materials and resources effectively to maximize instructional time.
ESOL Teacher Oak Knoll Elementary
Fulton County Public Schools
East Point, GA
08.2008 - 12.2013
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of English as a Second Language students.
- Assessed student progress and provided appropriate feedback, instruction, and guidance.
- Facilitated small-group discussions between ESOL students to promote language acquisition skills.
- Integrated technology into the curriculum to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Provided individualized instruction to accommodate different learning styles of each student in the classroom.
- Analyzed data from student assessments to inform instruction decisions.
Fifth Grade Teacher Liberty Point Elementary
Fulton County Public Schools
Union City, GA
08.2006 - 08.2008
- Planned and implemented daily lesson plans to meet the educational needs of fifth grade students.
- Conducted individual and small group instruction to support struggling learners.
- Provided feedback on student progress through assessments, conferences, and parent-teacher meetings.
- Assessed student performance using formative and summative assessments to measure growth in academic achievement.
- Created an atmosphere of mutual respect among students through modeling appropriate behaviors.
Fifth Grade Teacher Toomer Elementary School
Atlanta Public School System
Atlanta, GA
11.2005 - 05.2006
- Conducted individual and small group instruction to support struggling learners.
- Provided feedback on student progress through assessments, conferences, and parent-teacher meetings.
- Maintained accurate records of student grades, attendance, and progress reports.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
Fourth Grade Teacher Citrus Grove Elementary
Miami-Dade County Schools
Miami, FL
11.1997 - 11.2005
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that incorporated technology into the curriculum.
- Planned, organized and managed classroom activities to ensure a safe learning environment.
- Provided individualized instruction to students in order to meet their educational needs.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades and other pertinent information regarding each student.
- Facilitated small group activities designed to help students improve academic skills in areas such as reading comprehension, math problem solving and writing techniques.
Juvenile Detention Specialist
Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
Miami, FL
07.1996 - 11.1997
- Provided guidance and counseling to juveniles in detention.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavioral plans for detained youth.
- Monitored the activities of juvenile detainees in both indoor and outdoor settings.
- Conducted group discussions with juveniles on topics such as life skills, decision-making, anger management and conflict resolution.
- Maintained accurate records of all interactions with detained juveniles and their families.
Personnel Specialist
Florida Department Of Corrections
Florida City, FL
06.1995 - 07.1996
- Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to identify qualified personnel.
- Provided guidance on employee relations issues such as performance improvement plans, disciplinary actions, terminations and grievances.
- Conducted new hire orientations and onboarding activities for incoming personnel.
- Maintained records of personnel-related data such as hires, transfers, performance reviews and absenteeism.
- Created reports related to personnel activity including turnover rates, hiring trends and salaries paid out by position and level.
Education
Educational Specialist - Education Administration
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL05-2006
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL05-2001
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Bethune - Cookman University
Daytona Beach, FL04-1995
Skills
- Student Records Management
- Behavior Modeling
- Classroom Management
- Lesson development
Certification
SRT Middle Grades 4-8 Language Arts
SRT ESOL Endorsement
SRT Elementary Education P-5
SRL Educational Leadership Tier II
Timeline
Georgia Pre-K Lead Teacher
A World of Knowledge Preschool & Academy
01.2014 - Current
ESOL Teacher Oak Knoll Elementary
Fulton County Public Schools
08.2008 - 12.2013
Fifth Grade Teacher Liberty Point Elementary
Fulton County Public Schools
08.2006 - 08.2008
Fifth Grade Teacher Toomer Elementary School
Atlanta Public School System
11.2005 - 05.2006
Fourth Grade Teacher Citrus Grove Elementary
Miami-Dade County Schools
11.1997 - 11.2005
Juvenile Detention Specialist
Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
07.1996 - 11.1997
Personnel Specialist
Florida Department Of Corrections
06.1995 - 07.1996
Educational Specialist - Education Administration
Nova Southeastern University
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Bethune - Cookman University
SRT Middle Grades 4-8 Language Arts
SRT ESOL Endorsement
SRT Elementary Education P-5
SRL Educational Leadership Tier II
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