Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Catherine Dennison

Christina School District
Christiana,Pennsylvania
1
Certification
24
years of professional experience

Skilled educator with strong expertise in special education. Adept at developing tailored learning plans, employing effective instructional strategies, and fostering inclusive classroom environments. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and delivering measurable results. Proficient in behavior management, individualized education plans, and student assessments.

Work History

Special Education Teacher

17 Years
Christina School District | 08.2009 - Current
  • Maurice Pritchett Academy
  • Taught 2nd and 4th grade students
  • Applied State and District curriculum guidelines to effectively deliver tailored instruction.
  • Developed, adapted/modified and sequenced a variety of instructional activities to meet the students' individual goals/objectives.
  • Communicate with students concerning their academic and behavioral progress.
  • Promoted students’ self-worth by recognizing their strengths and celebrating their achievements.
  • Consulted with classroom teachers, Special Services team, behavior consultants, and any other professionals involved with supporting students.
  • Fostered collaborative partnerships with parents by maintaining open communication, conducting conferences and working together to support students’ academic, behavioral, and social emotional growth.
  • Kept accurate records and created reports for parent/teacher conferences, I.E.P. meetings, and progress monitoring.
  • Interpret and uses data from a variety of educational sources for the improvement of instruction.

Para Educator

6 Years 10 Months
Red Clay School District | 08.2002 - 06.2009
  • Meadowood School
  • Educated adult students aged 18 to 21
  • Supported teachers in implementing individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
  • Assisted with classroom management and maintained a positive learning environment.
  • Collaborated with educational staff to enhance instructional strategies and improve student engagement.

Education

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) - Management/Marketing

Goldey-Beacom College | Wilmington, DE | 05-2006
  • Relevant Coursework
  • Accounting, Calculus, Human Resources

Master of Education - Education

Wilmington University | New Castle, DE | 05-2002
  • 3.9 GPA
  • Capstone Project: Elementary Education

Completed a comprehensive capstone project that included developing student portfolios, designing and implementing instructional lessons, and reflecting on teaching practices to improve student outcome.

Skills

Literacy strategies
Behavior intervention implementation
Data analysis
Group instruction
Primary grade substitute teaching
MTI committee involvement
Conflict resolution

Certification

  • Elementary Education k-8
  • Special Education K-12

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Christina School District
08.2009 - CurrentRead More

Para Educator

Red Clay School District
08.2002 - 06.2009Read More

Goldey-Beacom College

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) from Management/Marketing
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Wilmington University

Master of Education from Education
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Catherine Dennison