Stacy Henshaw
Block Island,RI
Summary
Dedicated Union Team Negotiator with expertise in strategic advocacy, collaborative problem-solving, and effective contract negotiation.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reading Interventionist
Block Island School
09.2024 - Current
- Developed tailored reading intervention strategies for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with educators to integrate literacy instruction across curriculum.
- Assessed student progress using standardized evaluation tools and data analysis.
- Designed engaging reading materials to enhance student motivation and comprehension.
- Pursuing Wilson Reading System Level I practicum, certification anticipated by the end of the school year.
- Conducted one-on-one and small group sessions to provide targeted support, fostering a positive learning environment and boosting confidence in reading abilities.
Grade 2/Grade 4 Teacher ('12-'13 School Year)
Block Island School
06.2012 - 06.2024
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting respect, cooperation, and active participation.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student behavioral and academic needs effectively.
- Enhanced communication between parents and school staff through regular newsletters, conferences, and progress reports.
- Established a positive classroom environment by consistently enforcing clear expectations and promoting respect among peers.
- Contributed to improving the school climate by participating in committees focused on anti-bullying initiatives and character education programs.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
One-on-One Paraprofessional
Block Island School
08.2008 - 06.2011
- Achieved autism training certification.
- Launched a weekly communication system, improving interaction with the team and family.
- Created specialized resources to support learning for a child with autism.
- Implemented real-time adjustments appropriate to student work.
- Anticipated student needs: emotional, physical, and academic.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Lesley University
Cambridge, MABachelor of Science - Adventure Recreation
Ohio University
Athens, OHSkills
- Organization and time management
- Active listening
- Handles stressful situations with poise and professionalism
- Critical thinking
- Excellent communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Dependable and responsible
- Flexible and adaptable
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
Wilson Reading System Level I Certification (pending completion of practicum, June 2026)
Fundations Level II
Science of Reading
Timeline
Reading Interventionist
Block Island School
09.2024 - Current
Grade 2/Grade 4 Teacher ('12-'13 School Year)
Block Island School
06.2012 - 06.2024
One-on-One Paraprofessional
Block Island School
08.2008 - 06.2011
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Lesley University
Bachelor of Science - Adventure Recreation
Ohio University