Sheena Underwood
Lincolnton,NC
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Lincoln County School System, enhancing student growth and effective parent-teacher communication. Successfully developed individualized education plans and improved student engagement, resulting in notable academic success. Skilled in utilizing data-driven strategies to foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.
Experienced with creating engaging and developmentally appropriate lesson plans that inspire young learners. Utilizes effective classroom management techniques to maintain positive and productive learning environment. Strong understanding of child development principles and parent-teacher collaboration.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
EC Teacher
Lincoln County School System
11.2022 - Current
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or tutoring sessions, providing additional opportunities for student growth.
- Developed curriculum for diverse learners, ensuring all students had access to a high-quality education.
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities into lessons.
- Helped parents to understand early childhood behavior and development.
- Provided constructive feedback on student work, inspiring continuous improvement in their performance and understanding.
- Utilized data-driven decision making to inform instructional practices and monitor progress toward learning goals.
- Adapted instruction to meet the unique needs of each learner, differentiating materials and teaching methods accordingly.
- Actively participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in education, applying new knowledge to enhance teaching effectiveness.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents through open communication, fostering a supportive learning environment at home and in the classroom.
- Mentored struggling students with targeted interventions, resulting in increased academic success.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
Probation Parole Officer
State of North Carolina
10.2012 - 10.2022
- Developed strong rapport with offenders through consistent communication while enforcing accountability for their actions.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by maintaining detailed documentation of offender progress, violations, and actions taken.
- Mentored new probation officers by sharing expertise in caseload management, risk assessment tools, and supervision techniques.
- Improved offender rehabilitation by conducting thorough assessments and creating individualized case plans.
- Strengthened collaboration among correctional staff members through open communication channels across different departments.
- Promoted successful reentry by connecting offenders with appropriate resources such as housing, employment, and substance abuse treatment services.
- Reduced recidivism rates by providing offenders with resources, guidance, and support to successfully reintegrate into society.
- Coordinated and worked closely with law enforcement, social service agencies and mental health providers.
- Arranged substance abuse rehabilitation for offenders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Radford University
Radford, VA05-2008
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Play-based learning
- Inclusive teaching
- Social-emotional learning
- Progress monitoring
Timeline
EC Teacher
Lincoln County School System
11.2022 - Current
Probation Parole Officer
State of North Carolina
10.2012 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Radford University
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