Dana Cervenka
Hewitt,TX
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective newly retired teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom strategies and online technologies.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Retired Public Education Teacher
Newly Retired
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Taught English IV, Advanced Placement Literature, and Journalism as well as serving as Yearbook Adviser each year.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using varied classroom activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Led and participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
Secondary English Teacher
Belton ISD
08.2004 - 05.2007
- Journalism teacher, Yearbook adviser, and Media adviser
Secondary English Teacher
Groesbeck ISD
08.2003 - 05.2004
- English II Teacher
Secondary English Teacher
Kenedy ISD
08.2002 - 05.2003
- English I, English I Honors, English II, and English IV Teacher
Secondary English Teacher
Thorndale ISD
08.1998 - 05.2003
- 7th Grade, 8th Grade, English I, English II, and English IV Teacher as well as Yearbook Adviser
Secondary English Teacher
Jarrell ISD
08.1996 - 08.1997
- English I, English II, and English III Teacher as well as Yearbook Adviser
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX05.1996
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Austin Community College
Austin, Texas05.1994
Skills
- Classroom Technology Implementation
- Staff Education
- Higher Education
- Preparing Senior Students for Future Careers
- Assessing Students
- Positively Motivating and Leading Students
Timeline
Retired Public Education Teacher
Newly Retired
05.2023 - 08.2023
Secondary English Teacher
Belton ISD
08.2004 - 05.2007
Secondary English Teacher
Groesbeck ISD
08.2003 - 05.2004
Secondary English Teacher
Kenedy ISD
08.2002 - 05.2003
Secondary English Teacher
Thorndale ISD
08.1998 - 05.2003
Secondary English Teacher
Jarrell ISD
08.1996 - 08.1997
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Austin Community College