Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
Teacher

T. Christian Magee-Henn

Teacher
FRANKLINTON,Louisiana

Summary

Early Childhood Educator devoted to successfully preparing children for a full educational career. Well-versed in developmental milestones and activities to promote curiosity and engagement. Motivated to help children develop social, academic, and creative abilities to foster well-being and progress. Over 25 years in education the last 15 devoted to early childhood experiences. Attends professional development seminars, faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences to remain connected to the needs of children and parents.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1

Elementary Education Grades 1-8

1
1

Early Childhood Education

Work History

Pre-K Teacher

Washington Parish School System
FRANKLINTON, Louisiana
08.2013 - Current
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Used Teaching Strategies Gold to document behavioral, emotional, academic, and social growth of over students.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
  • Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Applied play-based strategies by means of The Creative Curriculum to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Assisted and supervised 20 children through entire school day.
  • Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.

Daycare Owner/Operator

Self-employeed
Franklinton, LA
01.2009 - 05.2013
  • Maintained accurate accounting of tuition and operating reports.
  • Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff.
  • Established and optimized program schedules to cover planned needs while capitalizing on opportunities to improve student learning.
  • Modernized instructional plans and educational approaches to enhance student learning.
  • Hired and mentored well-qualified job applicants for teaching and support staff roles, boosting program success.
  • Oversaw safety requirements, inspection and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
  • Supervised childcare workers and oversaw facility to meet state requirements for education and training.
  • Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.

Teacher

Washington Parish School System
FRANKLINTON, Louisiana
08.2001 - 08.2009
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
  • Developed and implemented various thematic lesson plans, utilizing age-appropriate material and focusing on relevant topics.
  • Prepared students for live performances by creating stage sets, props and costumes.
  • Organized and collected money and forms for mass group field trips and programs.
  • Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
  • Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA
12.1996

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA
05.2014 - 05.2014

Skills

  • Needs Identification and Assessment
  • Teacher and Administrator Collaboration
  • Creating Safe Learning Environment
  • Collaborative and Team-Oriented

Accomplishments

  • Named "New Teacher of the Year" at Little Oak Elementary in 1997.
  • Curriculum Implementation - Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art and physical education to pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
  • Student Involvement - Volunteered as faculty member representative for student council, supervising monthly after-school meetings and facilitating community outreach programs through the organization.
  • Received commendation from Franklinton Elementary School principal for successfully working with students with behavior problems.
  • Highly Effective teacher for 11 years in a row using CLASS and Compass observation tools by school administration.
  • Highly Effective teacher 9 years in a row using CLASS observation tool by Cecil J. Picard Center for Child Development and Lifelong Learning.

Certification

  • Certified Elementary Education Teacher, Washington Parish School System - 08/2001-08/2009
  • Licensed Childcare Provider - 01/2009-03/2013
  • Certified Early Elementary Childhood Teacher (4 year olds), Washington Parish School System - 08/2013-08/2022
  • Certified Kindergarten Teacher, Northshore Charter School - 08/2022-Present
  • Google Level 1 and 2 Training - 2021

Timeline

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Southeastern Louisiana University
05.2014 - 05.2014

Pre-K Teacher

Washington Parish School System
08.2013 - Current

Daycare Owner/Operator

Self-employeed
01.2009 - 05.2013

Teacher

Washington Parish School System
08.2001 - 08.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Southeastern Louisiana University

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