Natisha Henry
Richmond,TX
Summary
Possess an enduring love of teaching with more than 20 years of experience and a proven knowledge of student assessment, instructional techniques, and adaptive teaching methods. Possess significant knowledge and skills with teaching intermediate grade level students to identify and enhance their unique potential for academic and personal achievement. Demonstrate excellent communication skills and ability to interact with diverse student populations at a variety of academic levels. Demonstrate qualities of being self-motivated with strong planning and collaboration skills. Design challenging, yet fun lessons in order to create a stimulating, engaging, and student-centered learning environment. Innovative professional adept at managing up to 150 students between ages 11 to 14 while cultivating productive atmosphere. Successful at monitoring growth through creative assessments and creating detailed lesson plans. Highly-motivated employee 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. Encouraging educator with more than 20 years of experience. Adept at integrating culture and technology into productive classroom settings.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Language Arts Department Head
Sugar Land Middle School
Sugar Land, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Monitored and reported on departmental performance metrics, adjusting strategies as necessary.
- Fostered a positive and inclusive work environment, promoting teamwork and collaboration.
- Led team meetings to communicate targets, share updates, and gather feedback.
- Collaborated with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives.
- Enforced departmental policies, procedures and state and federal laws.
- Developed and implemented departmental goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
- Organized regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and address issues.
- Coordinated cross-departmental initiatives to improve overall business performance.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
Sixth Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Sugar Land Middle School
Sugar Land, TX
08.2006 - Current
- Developed and implemented creative lesson plans to teach grammar, writing, literature, and reading skills.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests, quizzes, and other assignments.
- Participated in faculty meetings and professional development workshops.
- Facilitated student-centered discussions on assigned texts to stimulate critical thinking.
- Created a safe learning environment where students felt comfortable expressing themselves through writing or discussion.
- Maintained school-wide culture of respect and actively used positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) disciplinary methods.
- Provided individualized instruction for students who needed extra help with language arts concepts.
- Helped develop strong verbal and written communication skills by leading students through listening, speaking, reading and writing activities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design engaging projects that incorporated multiple subjects.
- Encouraged collaboration among peers during group projects or assignments.
- Checked student academic progress by completing verbal exercises, grading assignments, and using mandated examinations.
Sixth Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Missouri City Middle School
Missouri City, TX
- Developed and implemented creative lesson plans to teach grammar, writing, literature, and reading skills.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests, quizzes, and other assignments.
- Participated in faculty meetings and professional development workshops.
- Facilitated student-centered discussions on assigned texts to stimulate critical thinking.
- Created a safe learning environment where students felt comfortable expressing themselves through writing or discussion.
- Maintained school-wide culture of respect and actively used positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) disciplinary methods.
- Provided individualized instruction for students who needed extra help with language arts concepts.
- Helped develop strong verbal and written communication skills by leading students through listening, speaking, reading and writing activities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design engaging projects that incorporated multiple subjects.
- Encouraged collaboration among peers during group projects or assignments.
- Checked student academic progress by completing verbal exercises, grading assignments, and using mandated examinations.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Schreiner University
Kerrville, TX06-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Texas Tech University
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Project-based learning
- Classroom Management
- Excellent Communication
- Professionalism
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Written Communication
- Time management abilities
- Task Prioritization
- Organizational Skills
Certification
- Generalist 4-8
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Special Education
- Gifted & Talented Training and Updates
Honors And Organizations
- Teacher of the Year Nominee ('05-'06) at Missouri City Middle School
- WINGS Club (Women’s Initiative Nurturing Girls’ Strength) sponsor at Sugar Land Middle School
- National Junior Honor Society sponsor at Sugar Land Middle School
- Member of Campus Based Leadership Team (CBLT or CBAS) at Missouri City Middle School and Sugar Land Middle School
- Member of Attendance Review Committee at Sugar Land Middle School
- Member of the Campus Climate Committee at Missouri City Middle School
- Role in campus spelling bees at Missouri City Middle School and Sugar Land Middle School
- Sponsor in annual International Festival at Sugar Land Middle School
- Mentorship for first-year teachers at Sugar Land Middle School and Missouri City Middle School
Accomplishments
- TISH Academics Store (in Teachers Pay Teachers)
- Teacher of the Year Nominee (’05-’06) at Missouri City Middle School
- WINGS Club (Women’s Initiative Nurturing Girls’ Strength) sponsor at Sugar Land Middle School
- National Junior Honor Society sponsor at Sugar Land Middle School
- Member of Campus Based Leadership Team (CBLT or CBAS) at Missouri City Middle School and Sugar Land Middle School
- Member of Attendance Review Committee at Sugar Land Middle School
- Representative of the Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) at Sugar Land Middle School
- Member of the Campus Climate Committee at Missouri City Middle School
- Role in campus spelling bees at Missouri City Middle School and Sugar Land Middle School
- Sponsor in annual International Festival at Sugar Land Middle School
- Mentorship for first-year teachers at Sugar Land Middle School and Missouri City Middle School
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
English Language Arts Department Head
Sugar Land Middle School
08.2023 - Current
Sixth Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Sugar Land Middle School
08.2006 - Current
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Schreiner University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Texas Tech University
- Generalist 4-8
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Special Education
- Gifted & Talented Training and Updates
Sixth Grade English Language Arts Teacher
Missouri City Middle School
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