Janet Henderson
Marrero,LA
Summary
I'm committed to being a team player and eager to learn new things. Capable of rising to challenges and adjusting to change. Social Emotional, just to name some Developmental Skills. I take pride in being a team player. I'm willing and eager to learn new things. Able to rise to challenges and adjust to change. Enthusiastic Lead Teacher with four years of experience in early childhood education. Passionate about child development and learning, with a friendly, outgoing, and adaptable approach to teaching. High-energy Lead Teacher focused on improving teaching strategies and student understanding of material. Eager to help struggling students excel. Skilled at turning behavioral issues around into productive and happy pupils.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Kids Corner Preschool & Kindergarten
2023.08 - Current
- Created a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
Education
CDA, Ancillary, and Teacher (Level 4) certification - Child Care Services
Northwestern State Louisiana Pathways
Natchitoches, LA06.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
LB Landry High School
Marrero, LA05.1977
Skills
- Childcare Needs
- Lesson Planning
- Activity Planning
- Classroom Management
- Child Development
- Behavior Modeling
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Safety Awareness
- Key Decision Making
Certification
CDA and Ancillary Certification: Certified for four years to teach students aged 0 to 6 in subjects such as Math, Language, Science, Music, Art, Reading, Physical Development, Gross and Fine Motor Skills, and Social-Emotional Development.
Accomplishments
- Lesson Implementation: Successfully met all assigned learning goals through effective lesson planning and implementation.
- Targeted Development: Engaged with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress, prioritizing their developmental needs and resource allocation.
- Dynamic Teaching Techniques: Utilized a variety of instructional methods, including phonetics, multisensory learning, and repetition, to reinforce academic subjects.
- Technology Integration: Completed technology training courses and provided training to colleagues, enhancing classroom practices with modern technology.
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Kids Corner Preschool & Kindergarten
2023.08 - Current
CDA, Ancillary, and Teacher (Level 4) certification - Child Care Services
Northwestern State Louisiana Pathways
High School Diploma - undefined
LB Landry High School
CDA and Ancillary Certification: Certified for four years to teach students aged 0 to 6 in subjects such as Math, Language, Science, Music, Art, Reading, Physical Development, Gross and Fine Motor Skills, and Social-Emotional Development.
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