Denay Gossman
Educator
Lancaster,SC
Summary
Skilled Language Arts Teacher knowledgeable about building strong verbal and written communication skills in middle school students. Familiar with curriculum selection, lesson planning and classroom management. Desiring to contribute 30 years of experience.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
8th Grade ELA/English I Teacher
Lancaster County School District
08.1993 - Current
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners
- Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth
5th Grade Elementary Teacher
Kershaw County School District
08.1992 - 06.1993
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests
Education
Master of Education: Instructional Accommodation -
Francis Marion University
Florence, SC2011-05
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC1992-05
Skills
- Student-centered learning
- Communicate complex ideas through various formats
- Diverse audience communication
- Develop and manage learning objectives for more than 75 students
- Rework and Revamp instruction based on data analysis from feedback of students
- Manage many individuals while multitasking lessons, attendance and behavior
- Interpersonal skills with multi-age and multi-level individuals
- Possesses emotional intelligence and can empathetically handle interpersonal relationships
- Develop and conduct dual modality lessons simultaneously
Timeline
8th Grade ELA/English I Teacher
Lancaster County School District
08.1993 - Current
5th Grade Elementary Teacher
Kershaw County School District
08.1992 - 06.1993
Master of Education: Instructional Accommodation -
Francis Marion University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Winthrop University