Lisa Henderson
Philomath,OR
Summary
Highly-motivated person with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. I have a passion for working with individuals with disabilities. I feel it to be a very rewarding and meaningful.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Beaver Beginnings Kindercare
Corvallis, OR
03.2017 - Current
- Prepared and implemented curriculum in a play based classroom.
- Documented in the Kindercare app, our daily routine includes activities offered and their developmental purpose, meals served, bathrooming, rest time, incident reports, and any additional information needed to communicate with parents.
- Taking photos of children participating in activities for parents to see.
Caregiver for Individuals With Disabilities
Eagle Ridge Rehabilitative Services (Summer)
Sheridan, WY
06.2014 - 08.2024
- Worked with individuals with disabilities in various aspects.
- Applied for and received a grant to take clients on a camping trip. Assisted in planning and organizing the trip. I was responsible for keeping track of clients' money during the trip.
- I participated in the companion respite services, which included spending quality time with clients and assisting with their support needs.
- Created a meaningful environment and helped with daily routines.
Teacher/Home Visitor 6 Months to 12 Months
Family Building Blocks
Salem, OR
02.2014 - 06.2016
- Ensured the classroom was a safe, organized environment, and a learning environment that reflected the needs and interests of the children.
- Offered choices and activities for children to stay engaged at their developmental level.
- Keeping children clean, healthy, and safe.
- Built relationships with parents and children by meeting regularly to address family needs.
- Help parents get their children ready to succeed in school, helped improve economic well-being by offering community resources.
- Offered resources to help prevent abuse and neglect, as well as crime and domestic violence.
- Documented all meetings and met with supervisor regularly to ensure emotional and educational milestones were being met.
Relief Nursery Teacher
Old Mill Center for Children and Families
Corvallis, OR
03.2013 - 10.2014
- Created an inviting atmosphere where children felt comfortable expressing themselves.
- Planned engaging lessons that incorporated music, art projects, games.
- Utilized technology effectively to enhance instruction in the classroom.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and behavior incidents.
- Implemented safety protocols within the classroom setting such as fire drills.
- Read stories aloud to engage children in language development activities.
- Identified developmental delays in children and developed interventions accordingly.
- Motivated children to reach their full potential by providing positive reinforcement for accomplishments.
- Instructed students on proper hygiene practices such as hand washing and teeth brushing.
- Supervised classroom activities including snack time, recess, nap time, story time.
Student of HDFS
Linn Benton Community College
Albany, OR
09.2012 - 09.2014
- Received my degree in Child and Family Studies.
- Received my degree of Associate of Applied Science in Child and Family Studies.
- Received my degree in Childcare and education.
Teacher 1-2 Year Olds
Kidco Early Head Start
Corvallis, OR
02.2012 - 08.2014
- Developed curriculum for each child's potential success.
- Offered activities to help children grow mentally, socially, emotionally, and physically.
- Teach skills to help prepare for upcoming classrooms.
- Work with parents, giving encouragement, strategies, and resources to help their children thrive.
CA/Job Developer/Manager
Cornerstone Assiciates
Corvallis, OR
11.2002 - 08.2012
- I worked in Community Access, taking clients on social outings in the community, creating meaningful experiences for them to engage in.
- I became a job developer, in which I assisted clients in searching for and obtaining employment in the community.
- I worked with Vocational Rehabilitation to create Individual Support Plans to find the best fit for their interests, skills, and support needs.
- Assisted with resumes, applications, interviews, and job coaching.
- I assisted in all of the businesses as needed to support clients to succeed in their employment.
- I was promoted to Manager of Color Wheel Gardens Nursery.
- I managed a crew to take care of the greenhouse and the property. We did planting, weeding, watering, and store trips for supplies.
- Managed and documented clients' money and medications.
- Helped with hygiene as needed.
- Created a safe and clean environment for clients to succeed in their individual goals.
Stay at Home Mom
Lisa Henderson
Philomath, OR
09.1990 - 09.2002
- Took care of all the needs of my children.
- Volunteered at school.
- Coached sports
- Summer volunteer at summer camp for individuals with disabilities, being a counselor and a recreation director.
Timeline
Teacher
Beaver Beginnings Kindercare
03.2017 - Current
Caregiver for Individuals With Disabilities
Eagle Ridge Rehabilitative Services (Summer)
06.2014 - 08.2024
Teacher/Home Visitor 6 Months to 12 Months
Family Building Blocks
02.2014 - 06.2016
Relief Nursery Teacher
Old Mill Center for Children and Families
03.2013 - 10.2014
Student of HDFS
Linn Benton Community College
09.2012 - 09.2014
Teacher 1-2 Year Olds
Kidco Early Head Start
02.2012 - 08.2014
CA/Job Developer/Manager
Cornerstone Assiciates
11.2002 - 08.2012
Stay at Home Mom
Lisa Henderson
09.1990 - 09.2002
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