Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Dena Strawn

Elgin,TX

Summary

Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

The Treehouse Of Elgin Learning Center
01.2022 - Current
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.

Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom

Country Home Learning Center
03.2018 - 12.2021
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
  • Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
  • Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.

Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom

Agape Child Care And Learning Center
05.2016 - 03.2018
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
  • Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.

Master Teacher

Career Point College
05.2014 - 05.2016
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.

Education

Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Career Point College - Tulsa, Tulsa, OK
05.2014
  • Honoree of Attendance
  • Awarded Teacher of The Month Several Times
  • Honor Roll 2013-2014
  • Dean's List Spring 2014

Skills

  • Fundraising
  • Thematic Study Techniques
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
  • Advocacy

Certification

CPR/First Aid Medic

Timeline

Teacher - The Treehouse Of Elgin Learning Center
01.2022 - Current
Lead Teacher, Two-Year-Olds Classroom - Country Home Learning Center
03.2018 - 12.2021
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom - Agape Child Care And Learning Center
05.2016 - 03.2018
Master Teacher - Career Point College
05.2014 - 05.2016
Career Point College - Tulsa - Diploma, Early Childhood Education
Dena Strawn