Denice Casas
Weslaco
Summary
Skilled individual with passion for helping students reach academic goals. Creates engaging learning experiences tailored to meet individual student needs. Smart candidate develops strategies to help students bolster academic performance.
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
College Career Military Readiness Tutor
Weslaco Independent School District
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Assisted students with homework and study materials to enhance understanding of core subjects.
- Developed customized lesson plans to address individual learning needs and goals.
- Utilized educational software to track student progress and adapt teaching methods accordingly.
- Fostered a positive learning environment to encourage student engagement and participation.
- Worked with diverse learners to build confidence and Academic Independency
- Implemented effective time management strategies during tutoring sessions for optimal learning outcomes.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, helping students improve their writing and problem-solving skills.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills.
- Implemented creative instructional techniques to address the unique challenges faced by students with learning differences.
Registrar/Student Account Representative
Valley Grande Institute
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Ensured accurate student enrollment and compliance with institutional policies.
- Enhanced student access by optimizing course registration schedules and processes.
- Improved data retrieval efficiency by maintaining a comprehensive student records database.
- Facilitated staff training on new registration software to enhance user experience.
- Supported timely interventions for at-risk students by monitoring academic progress reports.
- Fostered departmental communication regarding enrollment updates for transparency and collaboration.
Medical Office Specialist Instructor
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute
02.2012 - 11.2014
- Enhanced instructional effectiveness by integrating technology into the curriculum.
- Aligned course materials with standards through collaboration with faculty members.
- Mentored new instructors, sharing best practices for effective classroom management.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify trends for instructional improvements.
- Established clear expectations, promoting a positive learning environment and effective management.
- Provided individualized support and targeted feedback to boost student performance.
Education
Master of Arts - English Concentration: Literature And Cultural Stu
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX12-2026
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX12-2024
Associate of Arts - Seconday Education
South Texas College
Weslaco, TX12-2023
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Problem-solving skills
- Creative thinking
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Team collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Organization and preparation
- Study skills
- Student motivation
- Teaching strategies
- Essay writing
- Individualized instruction
- Multimodal instruction
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
College Career Military Readiness Tutor
Weslaco Independent School District
03.2025 - 06.2025
Registrar/Student Account Representative
Valley Grande Institute
09.2019 - 09.2021
Medical Office Specialist Instructor
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute
02.2012 - 11.2014
Master of Arts - English Concentration: Literature And Cultural Stu
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Associate of Arts - Seconday Education
South Texas College