SHENEKA WEST
Dallas
Summary
Ambitious Preschool Teacher passionate about maintaining well-balanced and encouraging learning environment. Versed in student assessments and class planning. Patient and understanding team player dedicated to supporting school mission and student success.
Experienced with developing and implementing individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs. Utilizes effective behavior management techniques to create positive and inclusive classroom environment. Track record of collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support student success and development.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Kooken Educational Center
08.2023 - Current
- Maintained accurate student performance records, utilizing data analysis tools for instructional planning.
- Enhanced parent engagement through open communication and regular updates on student progress.
- Differentiated instruction to meet diverse needs of students with special requirements.
- Developed and managed Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to establish learning objectives and strategies.
Preschool Teacher
Bright Horizons
06.2016 - 07.2023
- Live our HEART principles of honesty, excellence, accountability, respect, and teamwork
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies
Substitute Teacher
Trinity Basin Preparatory
10.2014 - 05.2016
- Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students
- Utilized outlined grading procedures and assessment strategies to document and report on student growth, development and understanding
Teacher Assistant
Dallas Independent School District
01.2000 - 12.2012
- Help teachers foster a positive, productive and encouraging classroom environment
- Taught several classes for a semester or longer (Pre K-6, health, and world language)
- Developed strong, creative and diverse lesson plans to give students numerous and wide-ranging learning opportunities
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication
- Office manager for summer school, prepared payroll for the entire summer school staff
Education
Bachelor of Science - Instructional Training And Design
Texas A&M University
Commerce, TX12.2013
Skills
- Excellent classroom management
- Effective listening
- Social skills development
- Calm and patient
- Group and individual instruction
- Calendar maintenance
- Group teaching ability
- Computer skills (Microsoft)
- Organization
- Developing lesson plans
Accomplishments
- Family Partnership Award
- 2018/2021
- Bachelor of Science 2013
- Teacher assistant of the year 2011-2012
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Kooken Educational Center
08.2023 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Bright Horizons
06.2016 - 07.2023
Substitute Teacher
Trinity Basin Preparatory
10.2014 - 05.2016
Teacher Assistant
Dallas Independent School District
01.2000 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Instructional Training And Design
Texas A&M University
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