Nina Henson
Houston,TX
Summary
Versatile and dedicated Interrelated English Special Education Teacher with a focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Interrelated Special Education Teacher
Cypress Fairbanks CFISD
Houston, TX
04.2015 - Current
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
English Teacher
Rockdale High School
Conyers, GA
04.2005 - 05.2014
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress to increase student pass rate by 15% yearly.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for students and visitors.
- Served as languages department member and attended meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts
Education
Specialist of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN08.2013
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI06.2012
Skills
- Organized
- Excellent Interpersonal skills
- Teamwork
- Technical Skills
- Creative
- Leadership Skills
- Trained in IEP Skills
Accomplishments
Superintendent's Award for Best Teacher Top 10%
Timeline
Interrelated Special Education Teacher
Cypress Fairbanks CFISD
04.2015 - Current
English Teacher
Rockdale High School
04.2005 - 05.2014
Specialist of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Lincoln Memorial University
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Central Michigan University