Sheena Hammond
Teacher For Advanced Academics (Gifted & Talented Program)
Garland,TX
Summary
Innovative GT Teacher bringing 26-year background instructing students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Teacher in the Advanced Academics (GT Program)
Mesquite ISD
Mesquite, Texas
08.2012 - Current
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Classroom Teacher (grades 4, 5 &10)
Mesquite ISD
Mesquite, Texas
09.1996 - 07.2012
- Instructed groups of up to 30 students and provided individual support.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX 08.1991 - 05.1995
Master of Arts - Education
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX 09.2002 - 05.2005
Skills
Classroom technology
Student-centered learning
Group and individual instruction
Classroom management
Group learning mechanics
Student engagement
Lesson Planning
Curriculum Development
Certification
Gifted & Talented Certification: UNT
Timeline
Teacher in the Advanced Academics (GT Program)
Mesquite ISD
08.2012 - Current
Master of Arts - Education
Texas A&M University - Commerce
09.2002 - 05.2005
Classroom Teacher (grades 4, 5 &10)
Mesquite ISD
09.1996 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Arts - English
The University of Texas At Arlington
08.1991 - 05.1995