Marie Dezii
Teacher
Collingswood,NJ
Summary
Engaging educator committed to preparing young students for elementary learning. Models diverse academic knowledge along with nurturing and enthusiastic presence that energizes students. Forms partnerships with parents and other education professionals to deliver learning and emotional support each child needs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Collingswood School District
265 Lincoln Avenue, NJ
09.2004 - Current
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Developed learning centers for students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
First/Second Grade Co-Teacher
Collingswood School District
Collingswood, NJ
09.2004 - 06.2005
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
Kindergarten Teacher's Assistant
Collingswood School District
Collingswood, NJ
09.2002 - 06.2004
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
Widener University
Chester, PA 09.1984 - 05.1988
Skills
Elementary education
Common core
Early Reading
Classroom management
Lesson Planning
Group and individual instruction
Curriculum Writer
Additional Information
Haddon Township Board of Education
2015 Collingswood Elementary Teacher of the Year
President of the Visual and Performing Arts Guild
Haddon Township High School PTA President
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Collingswood School District
09.2004 - Current
First/Second Grade Co-Teacher
Collingswood School District
09.2004 - 06.2005
Kindergarten Teacher's Assistant
Collingswood School District
09.2002 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
Widener University
09.1984 - 05.1988