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Denae Brekne

Longbranch,WA

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at STRIDE K12, excelling in student engagement strategies and data analysis. Expert in leveraging digital learning tools to enhance instruction and foster individualized learning. Committed to empowering students through tailored support and innovative curriculum design, driving significant improvements in academic outcomes.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Education Teacher - Virtual

STRIDE K12
Gallup, NM
09.2020 - Current
  • Leveraged technology, including virtual math manipulatives, online learning systems, lab simulations, and diverse instructional materials.
  • Analyzed student progress utilizing various techniques, such as adaptive mastery quizzes, observations, and hands-on application projects.
  • Organized virtual field trips to enhance classroom learning experiences.
  • Adapted curriculum to fit individual student abilities and needs, using ongoing progress monitoring to confirm content mastery.
  • Coached team educators on successful instructional methodologies, behavior management approaches, and lesson design skills tailored for online settings.

Student Teacher - Grade 2

Peninsula School District 401
Gig Harbor, WA
08.2019 - 11.2019
  • Assisted with implementing differentiated lesson plans supporting common core curriculum and standards
  • Arranged for students to write and professionally publish a class storybook aligning with 2nd grade writing standards
  • Constructed and delivered grade-appropriate and standards-based lessons to engage students in learning
  • Identified student needs for enrichment in mathematics and led targeted small groups to increase student outcomes

Lead Preschool Teacher

Bellevue School District 405
Bellevue, WA
08.2014 - 11.2019
  • Implemented curriculum and enhancements to promote early literacy, math, and social skills
  • Facilitated interactions between students to promote social and emotional learning and opportunities for practice of social and communication skills
  • Provided differentiated supports for students in need in various learning disciplines via small group and one-on-one instruction and by developing curriculum supports for enhancing lessons and materials
  • Screened, assessed, and recorded observations on student development and referred students for additional screening as needed
  • Administered and scored Early Entrance to Kindergarten tests in collaboration with school Psychologists

Lead Pre-K Teacher

Kindercare
Northgate, WA
01.2010 - 08.2014
  • Facilitated student engagement in classroom activities through designing a learning environment to meet educational development objectives
  • Evaluated student behavior and learning and determined if additional supports were needed
  • Communicated student learning and areas for growth to families and developed systems for supporting students both at school and at home

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education (K-8)

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
02.2020

Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate -

Rasmussen College
Bloomington, MS
01.2014

Skills

  • Student engagement strategies
  • Digital learning tools
  • Assessment techniques
  • Learning management systems
  • Data analysis skills
  • Small group instruction

Certification

WA OSPI - WA Elementary Education, Certification No: 550125R 02/20

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

General Education Teacher - Virtual

STRIDE K12
09.2020 - Current

Student Teacher - Grade 2

Peninsula School District 401
08.2019 - 11.2019

Lead Preschool Teacher

Bellevue School District 405
08.2014 - 11.2019

Lead Pre-K Teacher

Kindercare
01.2010 - 08.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education (K-8)

Western Governors University

Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate -

Rasmussen College

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