Dena Locke
Sparks,NV
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
Work History
Teacher
Washoe County School District
08.2018 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Elementary School Teacher
Washoe County School District
11.2007 - 08.2018
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
Lewis And Clark College
Portland, ORMaster of Arts - Education
University of Phoenix
Reno, NV11.2008
Skills
- Classroom Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Small Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Technology Integration
- Student-Centered Learning
- Learning Style Assessment
- Learning Strategies
- SMART Board Aptitude
- Instructional Methods
- Differentiated Instruction
Accomplishments
2023-2024 Nevada Board President
Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Teacher
Washoe County School District
08.2018 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Washoe County School District
11.2007 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
Lewis And Clark College
Master of Arts - Education
University of Phoenix