Dena Danetra
Farmingdale,NY
Summary
Seasoned educator with a track record of fostering student achievement and growth at New Hyde Park-Garden City Park UFSD. Specializes in technology-based instruction and classroom management, enhancing learning through multimedia resources. Demonstrated success in adapting to diverse learning modalities, ensuring a safe and dynamic educational environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Grade Teacher
New Hyde Park-Garden City Park UFSD
New Hyde Park, NY
07.2015 - Current
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Mineola UFSD
Mineola, NY
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards and online resources to enhance instruction.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY05-2014
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Queens College
Flushing, NY05-2012
Skills
- Materials sourcing
- Multimedia instruction
- Safety awareness
- Standardized tests
- Academic record keeping
- Diverse learning modalities
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Organizational skills
- Individualized education plans
- Social-emotional learning
- Early childhood education
- Technology-based instruction
- Special needs support
Certification
- Physical Education K-12
- Birth to Grade 2 - Special Education
- Birth to Grade 2: General Education
- Early Childhood Education 1–6
- Early Childhood Special Education 1-6
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
New Hyde Park-Garden City Park UFSD
07.2015 - Current
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Mineola UFSD
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Physical Education K-12
- Birth to Grade 2 - Special Education
- Birth to Grade 2: General Education
- Early Childhood Education 1–6
- Early Childhood Special Education 1-6
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
Molloy College
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Queens College
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