Madison Hensch
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Compassionate, creative, and effective teacher with valuable experience teaching in multicultural environments. Equipped with a strong background working with English Language Learners, communicating with families, and meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
K-5 Emotional Support Teacher
Commonwealth Charter Academy
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing virtual learning environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for students with disabilities.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
Academic Interventionist
Dillingham Elementary School In Southwest Alaska
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Designed customized lesson plans focusing on building foundational knowledge and addressing skill gaps in core subjects.
- Conducted assessments to identify specific areas needing improvement and developed targeted intervention plans accordingly.
Refugee Youth Mentoring Program Coordinator
Jewish Family And Community Services (JFCS)
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Communicated with families of various cultures encouraging communication and building strong bonds..
- Coordinated and collaborated with interpreters, local agencies, and volunteers to affectively run a program focusing on the emotional wellbeing of the children.
- Communicated with families speaking a variety of languages including Swahili, Kinyarwanda, Kibembe, Mon, Karen, Arabic, & English.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education (K-12)
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education (K-6)
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC12.2020
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, NC05.2018
Skills
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Intercultural Communication
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Community involvement
- Special Education Knowledge
- Student-Centered Learning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student Engagement
Accomplishments
My driving force behind choosing education was the intention to eventually travel abroad and immerse myself in international experiences. In the year 2020, I was accepted for an international student teaching position which would take me to Bangkok, Thailand. Similarly, in 2021 I worked with a group of refugee youth supporting their adaptation to a new culture. Finally, in 2022, I worked as an academic interventionist for migrant students in a small village in Alaska. I look forward to continuing my experience with diverse communities of learners and becoming part of a community abroad I can call home.
Certification
- Licensed Teacher - Elementary Education (K-6)
- Licensed Teacher - Special Education (K-12)
- Certification in Autism Education
- Certification in Reading Education
Timeline
K-5 Emotional Support Teacher
Commonwealth Charter Academy
08.2022 - Current
Academic Interventionist
Dillingham Elementary School In Southwest Alaska
01.2022 - 05.2022
Refugee Youth Mentoring Program Coordinator
Jewish Family And Community Services (JFCS)
08.2021 - 11.2021
Master of Arts - Special Education (K-12)
Appalachian State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education (K-6)
Appalachian State University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Coastal Carolina Community College