Danette Horrocks
Winchester,Idaho
Summary
Teacher and leader devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skilled in facilitating classroom environments and discussions, along with enhancing student understanding through critical thinking and real-life approaches.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
4th Grade Teacher
Highland Joint School District
Craigmont, ID
08.1997 - Current
- Improve student comprehension by incorporating real-life examples and hands-on activities into lessons.
- Develop students' critical thinking skills through engaging group projects and individual assignments.
- Increase student participation with interactive learning tools and diverse teaching methods.
- Enhance classroom dynamics by creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all students to thrive.
- Implement differentiated instruction strategies, addressing the unique needs of each student in the classroom.
- Participate in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and innovative teaching techniques.
- Contribute to the development of annual curriculum maps, ensuring alignment with state standards and grade-level objectives.
- Evaluate individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Provide individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Direct class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Schedule and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Create supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Boost individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
MTSS Coordinator
Highland Joint School District
Craigmont, ID
06.2022 - Current
- Work Collaboratively the Multi-Tiered Systems of Of Supports Team (MTSS) to analyze testing data and classroom teacher input to provide adequate and equitable support for all students, while also supporting educators and administrators to more effectively and efficiently help students.
Teacher
Kendrick Joint School District
Kendrick, Idaho
09.1994 - 08.1998
- 1994/95 School Year- Junior High Language Arts Teacher
- 1995/96 School Year - 5th Grade Teacher
- 1996/97 School Year- 4th Grade Teacher
Education
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Idaho
Moscow, Idaho11.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Lewis Clark State College
Lewiston, Idaho05.1994
High School Diploma -
Kendrick Jr/Sr High School
Kendrick, ID05.1990
Skills
- Passion for Learning
- Strong Communication Skills
- Patience and Empathy
- Continuous Learning and Professional Development
Certification
MMRE- Making Mathematics Reasoning Explicit Project- 2009- 2012
Timeline
MTSS Coordinator
Highland Joint School District
06.2022 - Current
4th Grade Teacher
Highland Joint School District
08.1997 - Current
Teacher
Kendrick Joint School District
09.1994 - 08.1998
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Idaho
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Lewis Clark State College
High School Diploma -
Kendrick Jr/Sr High School