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Deena Edwards

Houston,TX

Summary

Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Compassionate, creative and effective 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 and online technologies.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Brazosport Independent School District
07.2019 - Current
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

Teacher

Clear Creek Independent School District
07.2007 - 06.2019
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

Drill Instructor

Brazoria County Juvenile Detention
08.2003 - 07.2007

Military Police Officer

US Army
05.1996 - 05.2000
  • Manned base entry points to provide 24/7 force protection, reviewing identifications, searching vehicles, and verifying deliveries prior to entrance to secure areas.
  • Secured restricted areas and enforced limited access for civilians and military members in order to provide force protection and property security.
  • Documented and organized security information accurately and efficiently.

Education

MFA - Illustration

Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA

Bachelor of Arts - Visual Art

Prescott College
Prescott, AZ

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Student-centered learning
  • Group learning mechanics
  • Fundraising
  • AP course instruction

Timeline

Teacher

Brazosport Independent School District
07.2019 - Current

Teacher

Clear Creek Independent School District
07.2007 - 06.2019

Drill Instructor

Brazoria County Juvenile Detention
08.2003 - 07.2007

Military Police Officer

US Army
05.1996 - 05.2000

MFA - Illustration

Academy of Art University

Bachelor of Arts - Visual Art

Prescott College
Deena Edwards