Deidra Dent
Hattiesburg,MS
Summary
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
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-K Lead Teacher
Hattiesburg Public School District- Hawkins Elementary
07.2021 - Current
- Worked with interdisciplinary team members to evaluate children's progress and recommend appropriate learning plans
- Created Lesson Plans meeting the needs of each individual child through hands on experiences and real-life connections
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and center Directors
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Facilitated state testing while upholding all regulations provided by state administration
Dance Coach
Hattiesburg High School Golden Misses
06.2012 - Current
- Train students to be able to perform and compete in multiple genes of dance
- Set high expectations for dances in academics and performance
- Guiding each student personally and assisting with any individual need
- Coordinate with dance and cheer coaches to develop a complementary program
- Ensure positive team participation
- Create and implement team rules and regulations
- Teach fundamentals of dance
- Choreographed dance routines, competed with superior ratings
- Manage all paperwork including payments, order forms, medical releases and accident reports
- Advised students on selecting and developing effective study habits for self-enrichment topics.
- Provided feedback, guidance and support to students on participation and performance.
- Met needs of different students by adapting teaching materials and methods.
- Designed and implemented activities to help students explore and develop interests.
Teacher/ Director Designee
Pine-belt Association for Community Enhancement Head Start/ PRVO Head Start
06.2010 - 05.2016
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Sales Associate
The Children's Place
06.2009 - 10.2013
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education and Mental Health
Fielding Graduate University
Santa Barbara, CA12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education and Psychology- Child Development
University Of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS12.2009
Skills
- Certified Teaching License
- First Aid and CPR certified
- Adaptive to high-passed environment
- Experienced with computer programs
- Lesson development
- Classroom management
- Emotional support
- Instructional improvement
- Differentiated instruction
- Educational leadership
- Activity planning
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- State Teacher License - Education of Young Children, 25704
- CPR Certified, 2024
- Canva operations certified, 2024
- Microsoft software certified, 2024
- CLASS Observer, 2013-2017
Timeline
Pre-K Lead Teacher
Hattiesburg Public School District- Hawkins Elementary
07.2021 - Current
Dance Coach
Hattiesburg High School Golden Misses
06.2012 - Current
Teacher/ Director Designee
Pine-belt Association for Community Enhancement Head Start/ PRVO Head Start
06.2010 - 05.2016
Sales Associate
The Children's Place
06.2009 - 10.2013
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education and Psychology- Child Development
University Of Southern Mississippi
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education and Mental Health
Fielding Graduate University
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