Linnea Henderson
Dallas,TX
Summary
To secure a position as a teacher and utilize my dedication to foster quality education required for a child’s development with proven knowledge of educational technology, blended online learning and curriculum design.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
2nd Grade English Language Arts
IDEA AW Brown
08.2024 - Current
- Promoted critical thinking skills through analytical writing assignments that encouraged students to synthesize information from multiple sources.
- Led parent-teacher conferences that provided constructive feedback on student progress while fostering collaboration between home and school environments.
- Fostered a supportive learning environment that celebrated diversity and nurtured the unique talents of each individual learner.
- Developed strong reading skills among students by implementing engaging literature circles and guided reading activities.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
Pre - K 4 Teacher
AW Brown Fellowship Leadership Academy
08.2023 - Current
- Designing and implementing age-appropriate lesson plans support cognitive, social, and emotional development.
- Creating positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere conductive learning and growth.
- Utilizing various assessment tools to track student progress and adjust instruction as needed.
- Building strong relationships with parents/guardians through regular updates on student development and educational goals.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to share ideas, resources and best practices to enhance the overall educational experience.
Pre-K 4 Teacher
St. Philips School and Community Center
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Planning and implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans that align with the Pre-K 4 curriculum and learning objectives.
- Providing a safe and nurturing learning environment that promotes the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of young children.
- Facilitating individual and group activities that promote language and literacy development, cognitive and mathematical skills, science, and social studies knowledge, and creative expression.
- Assessing students’ progress and maintaining accurate records of their academic and behavioral performance.
- Communicating with parents and caregivers to share information about their child’s progress, behavior, and any concerns.
- Encouraging and fostering a love of learning, curiosity, and self-expression in young children.
- Administering first aid and caring for students who are sick or injured.
Administrative Assistant
DeSoto ISD Mentor Program
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Assisting with the planning and implementation of program events and activities, such as training sessions, social events, and community services projects.
- Responding to mentor and mentee inquiries and requests and providing support and guidance as needed.
- Coordinating program communications by drafting and distributing program newsletters, email updates, and other materials.
- Providing administrative support to the mentor program staff, such as scheduling meetings, taking meeting minutes, and maintaining program budgets.
- Conducting program evaluations and collecting feedback from mentors and mentees to help improve program quality.
- Other duties as assigned by program leadership.
Kindergarten Teacher/ ESL
Adams Elementary School
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Plan and implement appropriate early childhood education experiences with a variety of materials in the fields of Math, Science, Social Studies and ELAR.
- Planning and implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans that align with the kindergarten curriculum and learning objectives.
- Providing a safe and nurturing learning environment that promotes the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of young children.
- Facilitating individual and group activities that promote language and literacy development, cognitive and mathematical skills, science and social studies knowledge, and creative expression.
- Assessing students’ progress and maintaining accurate records of their academic and behavioral performance.
- Providing a positive role model for students and upholding high standards of professional conduct and ethics.
- Participating in professional development activities and staying up-to-date with the latest research and best practices in early childhood education.
Early Childhood Teacher
Fellowship Collegiate Academy
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Developed and implemented a curriculum that aligned with state standards and focused on age-appropriate learning experiences that promote social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
- Created a positive classroom environment that encouraged participation, cooperation, and respect among students, and effectively manages behavior using positive reinforcement and redirection.
- Planned and delivered engaging and developmentally appropriate lessons that stimulate children’s curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking skills.
- Assessed students’ progress and provided feedback to parents or guardians.
- Maintained open communication with parents or guardians to keep them informed about their child’s progress and actively involved them in classroom activities and events.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on best practices in early childhood education.
Education
Bachelor of Arts and Science - Sociology Major, Social Work Minor
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, Tx12.2015
AS of Arts and Science - undefined
Cedar Valley College
Lancaster, Tx05.2013
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Active listening
- Organizational skills
- Decision-making
- Problem resolution
Certification
- Google Data Analytics Certificate
- Teacher State Certification - In progress
Affiliations
- Altrusa International, Member
- TCEA, Member
Timeline
2nd Grade English Language Arts
IDEA AW Brown
08.2024 - Current
Pre - K 4 Teacher
AW Brown Fellowship Leadership Academy
08.2023 - Current
Pre-K 4 Teacher
St. Philips School and Community Center
08.2022 - 06.2023
Administrative Assistant
DeSoto ISD Mentor Program
08.2021 - 07.2022
Kindergarten Teacher/ ESL
Adams Elementary School
08.2020 - 01.2021
Early Childhood Teacher
Fellowship Collegiate Academy
08.2019 - 07.2020
AS of Arts and Science - undefined
Cedar Valley College
Bachelor of Arts and Science - Sociology Major, Social Work Minor
Prairie View A&M University
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