Dena Bock
Lincoln,NE
Summary
- Dedicated teacher offering 22 years of experience in education
- Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style
- Committed to creating safe learning environments for students
- Experience using technology within the classroom to maximize learning experience
- Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management
- Successful at collaborating with colleagues to meet individual student needs
- Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
6th Grade Teacher
Lincoln Public Schools - Mickle Middle School
08.2014 - 05.2023
- 6th Grade Math
- 6th Grade Social Studies
- 7th Grade Health
- Native American Support Coach
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Assigned daily lesson plans designed to motivate students and allow for creativity.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites, and other educational materials.
7th Grade Teacher
Grand Island Public Schools - Barr Middle School
08.2010 - 05.2014
7th Grade Language Arts
7th Grade Math
6th, 7th, 8th Grade Financial Literacy
7th Grade Volleyball
6th, 7th, 8th Grade Summer School
7th Grade Teacher
Lexington Public Schools - Lexington Middle School
08.2001 - 05.2010
- 7th Grade Language Arts
- 7th Grade Math
- 7th Grade Social Studies
- 7th Grade Volleyball
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, Middle Grades Education
University of Nebraska At Kearney
Kearney, NE05.2001
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Engage Students
- Instructional Strategies
- Collaborative Environments
- Instructional Techniques
- Diversify Instruction
- Cultural Awareness
- Literacy Skills
- IEP Familiarity
Timeline
6th Grade Teacher
Lincoln Public Schools - Mickle Middle School
08.2014 - 05.2023
7th Grade Teacher
Grand Island Public Schools - Barr Middle School
08.2010 - 05.2014
7th Grade Teacher
Lexington Public Schools - Lexington Middle School
08.2001 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, Middle Grades Education
University of Nebraska At Kearney
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