Lori Hess
North Port
Summary
Experienced Lead Teacher with a strong focus on safety awareness, conflict resolution, and mentorship. Successfully implemented differentiated instruction strategies that enhanced student engagement and academic success while building collaborative relationships with parents.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Shining Stars Learning Center
Sarasota, Florida
08.2009 - 04.2024
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Lead Teacher
Community Action
Battle Creek, Michigan
08.2000 - 07.2009
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with educational standards.
- Mentored junior teachers to enhance instructional strategies and classroom management.
- Assessed student progress and tailored interventions to meet diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with families to support student development and address concerns effectively.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
Lead Teacher/Director
Rainbows and Butterflies Child Care
Battle Creek, Michigan
06.1989 - 06.1999
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with early childhood education standards.
- Mentored and trained new teachers to enhance instructional techniques and classroom management skills.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting social-emotional development among children.
- Collaborated with parents to communicate student progress and address individual needs effectively.
- Organized professional development workshops for staff to improve teaching methodologies and practices.
Education
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MIAssociate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MISkills
- Childcare needs
- Lesson planning
- Activity planning
- Conflict resolution
- Safety awareness
- Parent-teacher communication
Certification
CPR/First Aid certified
Trainings through DCF
FCCPC
Star Babies certified
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Shining Stars Learning Center
08.2009 - 04.2024
Lead Teacher
Community Action
08.2000 - 07.2009
Lead Teacher/Director
Rainbows and Butterflies Child Care
06.1989 - 06.1999
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Kellogg Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Kellogg Community College