Winola Wright-Henley
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
To improve student outcomes by analyzing data to support data driven instruction, provide high quality instruction to students in small groups based on their needs, collaborate and communicate with administration, teachers, and families to keep them informed of students' challenges and progress. To utilize knowledge and experience to support teachers by building their capacity through coaching, building relationships, lesson planning and effective professional development.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning Strategist
Clark County School District, CCSD
08.2023 - Current
- Provided coaching and mentoring to teachers and staff.
- Provide professional learning to teachers on the implementation of our school wide phonics program.
- Model lessons for teachers to help with teaching and facilitating new ELA curriculums.
- Serve on various leadership teams to help with teacher success and school improvement.
- Attend professional learning sessions.
- Built professional relationships with teachers and staff members.
Second and Third Grade Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
07.2019 - 07.2023
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for benchmark and end of year goals.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Served as grade level chair and a member of the Leadership Team.
Science Teacher
Memphis-Shelby County School District
07.2013 - 07.2019
- Instructed enlightening science classes according to formulated plans and outlines and modified as necessary to achieve learning objectives.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments and behavior.
- Leveraged diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements.
- Analyze weekly assessments and daily checks for understanding to drive purposeful and deliberate instruction.
- Observe and collaborate with new teachers to improve their instructional practices.
- I-zone Science Leadership Cadre Member
- Presenter at District Learning Day, Science Training Instructional Leadership Team Member
- Attend Science trainings and conferences
Teacher
Forrest County School District
07.2002 - 07.2009
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet grade level standards.
- Managed 4-5 differentiated work stations, provided researched based interventions, and keep parents informed on their child's progress.
- Leadership Team member, served on Federal Programs, and Positive Behavior Intervention Support Team.
Education
Master of Science - Ed. Leadership
The University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS2013
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS2001
Skills
- Level 4 and 5 Educator, 2013-current
- 80% of students Met or Exceeded MAP goal in Reading-2023-2024
- 78% of students Met or Exceeded MAP goal in Reading-2022-2023
- 67% of students Met or Exceeded MAP goal in Math
- 83% of students Met or Exceeded MAP goal in Science
- Learning Coach for New Teachers , Ford Road Elementary,(2014-2016)
- Teacher of the Month,multiple times
- Presenter at District Learning Day and Monthly New Teacher Meetings
- Growth index from 26(2016) to 83(2017) , TN Ready State Science Assessment
- Recognized for Highest 4th grade Proficiency in Science within I-zone (2014,2015)
- Recognized for Highest Percentage of Science Mastery on NWEA (2016, 2017)
- ELA: Students started 18 ended at a 28; Math : Students started at 19 ended at a 31
- Nominee-Teacher of the Year
Timeline
Learning Strategist
Clark County School District, CCSD
08.2023 - Current
Second and Third Grade Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
07.2019 - 07.2023
Science Teacher
Memphis-Shelby County School District
07.2013 - 07.2019
Teacher
Forrest County School District
07.2002 - 07.2009
Master of Science - Ed. Leadership
The University of Mississippi
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Alcorn State University
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