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Deirdre Moynihan

Summary

I am a dynamic educator with a proven track record at Hallett Academy, where I enhanced student engagement and increased reading assessment scores by 74%. Skilled in curriculum development and effective classroom management, I foster inclusive learning environments while collaborating with educators to support diverse student needs, including those with special requirements.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Long Term Substitute - Kindergarten

Hallett Academy - Denver Public Schools
11.2024 - 06.2025
  • Increased Diebels Reading Assessment scores by 74%
  • Adapted lesson plans to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
  • Assisted in maintaining a positive classroom environment conducive to learning.
  • Implemented instructional strategies that promoted critical thinking skills among students.
  • Communicated effectively with parents regarding student performance and needs.
  • Developed rapport with students, fostering trust and encouraging participation in class activities.
  • Improved student comprehension by tailoring teaching methods to individual learning styles.
  • Assisted struggling students through one-on-one sessions, leading to increased academic success.
  • Collaborated with fellow educators to design interdisciplinary lessons, promoting well-rounded learning experiences.
  • Provided timely feedback on assignments, helping students identify areas of improvement and gain confidence in their abilities.
  • Supported classroom management by implementing established routines and procedures.
  • Engaged students in interactive activities to enhance learning outcomes.
  • Worked extensively with MTSS Team to help monitor and support students with issues
  • Worked daily with the SPED Department to ensure the needs of 2 students with IEPs were met, including an autistic student with a one-on-one paraprofessional due to violent behavior and a non-verbal autistic student
  • Active member of Hallett Academy community assisting on school-wide activities, including College Week and Spring Talent Show.


Guest Teacher/Substitute Teacher

Denver Public Schools - Various Schools
04.2023 - Current
  • Delivered engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.
  • Collaborated with teachers to support classroom management and instructional strategies.
  • Adapted teaching methods to enhance student learning and participation.
  • Utilized educational technology tools to facilitate interactive learning experiences.
  • Assisted in creating a positive, inclusive classroom environment for all students.
  • Promoted positive learning environment in classrooms for students in grades ECE to Grade 12.
  • Filled in for ill, vacationing, or serving classroom teachers faced with jury duty or other demands.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs and followed classroom plans left by the class teacher.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Fostered student curiosity and love for learning by presenting material in engaging and relatable ways.
  • Utilized technology tools to enhance interactive learning experiences for students.
  • Schools included: Montbello Middle School. Hallett Academy, Colombian Elementary, TreVista Horace Mann. Not an exclusive list.

Youth Development Instructor

Youth Scholars Unlimited
06.2025 - Current

• Prepare lesson plans and lead enrichment activities for small groups of up to 22 students, including setting up and cleaning up after each activity.
• Implement principles of recreation and project-based education by demonstrating age-appropriate crafts and activities.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment.
• Manage multiple tasks for all students in the cafeteria, classrooms, gym, and other areas inside or outside the school, including off-site centers and field trips.
• Adhered to Colorado child care licensure rules and regulations.

Founder & Director

Tri Velo Series
11.2016 - 01.2025
  • Created a non-profit youth cycling camp program.
    • Responsible for all administrative, financial, fundraising, and marketing tasks.
    • Coordinated junior cycling camps, including staff hiring, volunteer recruitment, marketing and social media management, logistics, fundraising, strategic planning, fiscal management, and all programming activities.
    • Oversaw financial management activities such as budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow monitoring to enhance financial stability.

Drama/Theater Arts Teacher

Creative Dance Kids
10.2022 - 08.2023
  • Taught theater and drama for after-school programs and as electives in some Denver Public Schools.
  • Designed and implemented engaging theater arts curriculum for diverse student populations.
  • Fostered creativity through innovative lesson plans, integrating performance techniques and artistic expression.



Bike Tour Coordination & Consulting

DMM Solutions
01.2011 - Current
  • Bike Tour Consultant ( 2022 ) Developed routes and consulted on safety and operational elements of bike tours for Tour de Cure Rocky Mountains, Venus de Miles Bike Tour, and Op Smiles 40-40 Bike Tour
  • Velorama/Colorado Classic (2017) ProAm Crit Race Director and Ancillary Event Coordinator – Coordinated all bicycle-related activities. Responsibilities included marketing, registration, staff management, course oversight, volunteers, housing, and parking logistics.
  • Mavic Haute Route Rockies – (2017) Internal Logistics Coordinator – Hired and managed staff for 7-day Gran Fondo event through the Rockies. Assisted Ride Director as needed throughout planning and event week.
  • Denver Century Ride – (2011 to 2017) Ride Director – coordinate all aspects of route, including permitting with 17 municipalities, volunteers, maps, signage, and route support.
  • Bob Cook Memorial Mt. Evans Hill Climb (2014, 2015): Race Director, coordinating all aspects of the event, including marketing, permitting, community organizing, volunteers, and logistics.
  • Cyclocross Promoter (2012 - 2019), including Mile High Urban CX Chaos (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016). Promoted and directed the first adaptive cyclocross race for disabled soldiers. Race included categories for able-bodied racers.

Administration & Operations

DMM Solutions
01.2011 - Current
  • Denver Film Festival (Aug - Nov 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024), Transportation Manager. Responsible for coordinating transportation for all staff and over 130 visiting guest artists during a two-week film festival with multiple locations.
    • Camp Christmas (2021, 2022, 2023) Venue & Experience Manager. Supervise volunteers and attendants; prepare end-of-evening reports; oversee guest experience; problem-solve as needed; coordinate with the box office and Heritage Park staff; serve as Incident Commander in case of emergency. In 2022, I focused on managing the Santa Glamping Site of Camp Christmas.
    • Medalist Sports (August 2012 to August 2016), Transportation Coordinator, USA Pro Challenge and AMGEN Tour of California.
    • BikeDenver (5/2012 to 8/2013) Served as Operations and Event Manager, overseeing all organizational operations such as membership, finances, fundraising, volunteers, events, and marketing. Marketing includes three monthly e-newsletters, press releases, and social media.

Tour Director, Ride The Rockies & Pedal The Plains

The Denver Post Foundation
11.2017 - 07.2021

Responsible for all aspects of planning and implementation of Colorado's two largest multi-day bike tours, including, but not limited to: sponsorship, route planning, community coordination, logistics, budgeting, merchandising, crew management, and marketing. Oversaw the Colorado Bike Event Coalition Task Force for COVID and developed a COVID mitigation plan highly recognized by CDPHE, local public health departments, Governor Polis' office, and other industry professionals. Highlights include increased participation after a downturn in numbers, restructured routes to be loops that reduced logistical obstacles and costs for events and participants, oversight of a 100-member crew, and a reduction in the average number of hospital transports from 10 per day to 6 per tour.


Interim Executive Director

Wish of a Lifetime
09.2009 - 11.2010

Hired to build infrastructure and funding for a start-up nonprofit. Highlights: Wish Fulfillment Program: Increased the number of wishes granted from 11 in 2008/2009 to over 250 in 2010; implemented the WWII Memorial Trip with 24 WWII veterans and their families in March 2010; organized the first overseas wish, which was highlighted on ABC with Diane Sawyer. Established organizational processes and structure to ensure stability, transparency, and growth: built a donor database and developed the organizational structure. Responsible for all financial aspects of the organization.

Director of Development & Public Information

Moving to End Sexual Assault
10.2007 - 07.2009

Executive Director

Tyler Hamilton Foundation
02.2004 - 08.2007

Vice President of Development

National MS Society - Central New England Chapter
11.1995 - 02.2004
  • Vice President of Development – January 1999 – February 2004 - Responsible for the Development Department of a $7,500,000 Chapter serving Massachusetts & New Hampshire. Oversaw staff of 12.
  • Director of Annual Giving – August 1996 – January 1999
  • TeamMS Coordinator – November 1995 – August 1996

Associate Director of Development

The Hastings Center
10.1991 - 03.1995

Director of Development

Portland Stage Company
08.1988 - 05.1991

Managing Director

Theater for a New Audience
11.1987 - 08.1988

Education

Master of Fine Arts - Theater Management

Columbia University
New York, NY
05-1988

Bachelor of Arts - English

College of The Holy Cross
Worcester, MA
06-1980

Skills

  • Effective classroom management
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Curriculum development
  • Inspiring student engagement
  • Learner-focused education
  • Experience with special needs education
  • Collaborative teaching initiatives
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Effective time management
  • Strong verbal communication

Interests

  • The Boys—Matthew, Mark, Paul, and Peter—are four Ethiopian-American brothers whom I have stewarded from elementary school to the present, encompassing all aspects of life.
  • Dog: Aoife and cat: Bridie
  • Gardening
  • Crocheting
  • Reading
  • Exploring Colorado

Timeline

Youth Development Instructor

Youth Scholars Unlimited
06.2025 - Current

Long Term Substitute - Kindergarten

Hallett Academy - Denver Public Schools
11.2024 - 06.2025

Guest Teacher/Substitute Teacher

Denver Public Schools - Various Schools
04.2023 - Current

Drama/Theater Arts Teacher

Creative Dance Kids
10.2022 - 08.2023

Tour Director, Ride The Rockies & Pedal The Plains

The Denver Post Foundation
11.2017 - 07.2021

Founder & Director

Tri Velo Series
11.2016 - 01.2025

Bike Tour Coordination & Consulting

DMM Solutions
01.2011 - Current

Administration & Operations

DMM Solutions
01.2011 - Current

Interim Executive Director

Wish of a Lifetime
09.2009 - 11.2010

Director of Development & Public Information

Moving to End Sexual Assault
10.2007 - 07.2009

Executive Director

Tyler Hamilton Foundation
02.2004 - 08.2007

Vice President of Development

National MS Society - Central New England Chapter
11.1995 - 02.2004

Associate Director of Development

The Hastings Center
10.1991 - 03.1995

Director of Development

Portland Stage Company
08.1988 - 05.1991

Managing Director

Theater for a New Audience
11.1987 - 08.1988

Master of Fine Arts - Theater Management

Columbia University

Bachelor of Arts - English

College of The Holy Cross