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Vernice Henderson

Blue Island,Illinois

Summary

Proven educator with extensive experience in fostering student success at Prairie Hills School District 144. Specializes in academic advising and project-based learning, enhancing classroom engagement and academic performance. Demonstrates exceptional relationship-building skills, leading to significant improvements in student-teacher dynamics. Achieved a notable increase in student participation through innovative online teaching methods.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Adjunct Teacher

Prairie Hills School District 144
08.2021 - Current
  • Create lesson plans that are based on curriculum guidelines and designed to facilitate active learning.
  • Instruct students in a English and Language Arts class.
  • Lead classes by lecturing, demonstrating tasks, and assigning work.
  • Evaluate students' academic and social growth, and report on their progress.
  • Develop and mark exams to measure student progress.
  • Communicate with parents about their child's progress and may hold parent conferences.
  • Develop and enforce classroom rules, and supervise students during class and in the hallway.
  • Maintain an effective learning environment with marker board configurations and agenda boards and interest centers.
  • Participate in professional growth activities and university courses.
  • Observing students to evaluate their abilities, strengths, and weaknesses.
  • Led after-school tutoring sessions for students requiring additional support in mastering English and Langugae Arts skills.
  • Established a positive classroom environment that encouraged students to actively participate and engage in discussions.
  • Utilized various assessment methods to track student progress, adapting instructional approaches accordingly for optimal success.

Cadre

Prairie Hills School District 144
08.2015 - Current
  • Establishing and enforcing rules of behavior for students in the classroom
  • Preparing lessons, units and projects to complete learning objectives
  • Establishing and communicating clear objectives for lessons, units and projects
  • Adapting teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of students
  • Encouraging students to explore learning opportunities and career paths
  • Creating, assigning and grading various assessments for students, including tests, quizzes, essays and projects
  • Working with students one-on-one when they need extra help or attention
  • Tracking and evaluating student academic progress
  • Leading parent-teacher meetings
  • Maintaining positive relationships with students, parents, coworkers and supervisors
  • Managing student behavior
  • Creating a safe, respectful and inclusive classroom environment
  • Communicating regularly with parents
  • Helping students improve study methods and habits
  • Administering tests to evaluate students’ progress


Paraprofessional

Southwest Cook County Cooperative Association
08.2010 - 05.2015
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
  • Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.

works with a teacher in a classroom to provide instructional support and non-instructional services to students. Their responsibilities include:

  • Instructional supportAssisting with lessons and daily activities, helping students with supplementary work, and providing special help to students
  • Classroom managementHelping to maintain order, ensuring safety standards are met, and monitoring students, especially those with special needs.
  • Helping with planning and scheduling, creating and managing teaching materials, and distributing and collecting materials
  • Assist with paperwork such as reports, grading homework, and writing progress reports
  • Preparing the classroom to promote a healthy learning environment.
  • Establish good understanding of the educational system, strong interpersonal skills, and patience with children.
  • Be dependable and punctual, and able to stand, move around, and squat for long periods of time.
  • Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
  • Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.

Education

Master of Arts - English And Language Arts

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
12.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL
08.2004

Skills

  • Academic advising
  • Online Teaching
  • Project-based learning
  • Teamwork Building
  • Relationship Building

Certification

  • Paraprofessional License
  • Substitute Teacher License

Timeline

Adjunct Teacher

Prairie Hills School District 144
08.2021 - Current

Cadre

Prairie Hills School District 144
08.2015 - Current

Paraprofessional

Southwest Cook County Cooperative Association
08.2010 - 05.2015
  • Paraprofessional License
  • Substitute Teacher License

Master of Arts - English And Language Arts

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Eastern Illinois University
Vernice Henderson