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Janell Hall

Janell Hall

Kindergarten & Art Teacher

location of Janell HallLansing, Michigan, United States

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Dynamic, Creative & Diverse Educator at LANSING PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

  • Education

    • Lesley University

      2004 - 2006
      Masters of Education Curriculum and Instruction

    • Spelman College

      1999 - 2001
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Child Development

      * Member of NAACP and presented at the National Black Child Development Institute Conference* Senior Thesis on Bilingual Education and Early Literacy* Participated in student Government at the campaigning level * Organized Community Outreach and Volunteer Service of Back to School Supply Drive and Voter Registration

    • Spelman College

      1999 - 2001
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Early Childhood Education and Teaching 3.2

      Activities and Societies: NAACP, Student Government

  • Experience

    • DeKalb County

      Jun 2002 - May 2009
      Kindergarten & Art Teacher

    • Rockdale County Government

      Jun 2009 - May 2012
      Art Teacher

      Guiding Discipline Based Arts Education (DBAE) in the Content areas of Math, Social studies, Government, World Art History and Science. Collaborated with performing arts teachers to introduce a showcase of Fine Arts among students. Coached Girls Cheerleading.

    • Henry County Public Schools

      Sept 2012 - Dec 2013
      Kindergarten teacher

      Improved student participation through arts integration in Common Core Reading and Math. Worked with Parent Liaison in planning volunteer and project opportunities to increase parental involvement. Ongoing progress monitoring and intervention for struggling students.Collaborated with a team of 6 to meet District and State standards.

    • William H Donely elementary

      Sept 2013 - Jun 2015
      First Grade Teacher

      Improving reading and math benchmarks to 80% proficiency, integrating student lead educational technology in all content areas. Classroom Management for diverse populations. Integrating creative arts, music and movement into common core standards.

    • National Heritage Academies

      Sept 2015 - Aug 2016
      Honors Kindergarten Teacher

    • LANSING PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

      Aug 2016 - Jun 2019

      Supported our Visual and Performing Arts Magnet grant with culturally relevant guest and student performances. Teaching fundamentals of dance and movement. Assumed the 5th grade position mid-year. Implemented routines, homework, executive function and organization skills for fifth grade students. Raised reading scores by 8% and improved math skills. Most importantly, build a sense of community, valuable classroom and real world experiences that will promote building for transfer across a multitude of subjects. Enthusiastically taught Art History, Critique, Engagement and the Elements of Art and Principles of Design. As well as initiated Several Community involvement programs such as : Man Up Mondays, Dads & Donuts, Moms & Muffins, March Reading Madness Brackets and "Young Women's Empowerment"

      • Fourth Grade Teacher

        Aug 2018 - Jun 2019

      • Dance Teacher

        Aug 2017 - Aug 2018

      • 5th Grade Teacher

        Mar 2017 - Jul 2017

      • Visual Arts Teacher

        Aug 2016 - Mar 2017

    • LANSING PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

      Aug 2019 - now
      Theater Arts Educator

      Developed a theater program in accordance with Leonard Bernstein's Artful Learning model. Successfully, Choreographed and directed Musical- Aristocats (TM) & assisted in Direction and Choreography for The Lion King.Served in Community Theater and received Best Actress in a Musical Award.Strengthened Community relationships for Theater Collaborations

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Michigan Teaching Certificate 1st-6th

      Michigan Delpartment of Education
      Jul 2013

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Co-Group Leader at Girls Inc. Atlanta

      Issued by Girls Inc. on Apr 2001
      Girls Inc.Associated with Janell Hall