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Denise Abrams

Aspen,CO

Summary

Compassionate Substitute Preschool Teacher with experience in various early childhood education settings. Strengths include creating nurturing environments, engaging children in play-based learning activities, and implementing lesson plans. Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to new classrooms and effectively manage classrooms of diverse learners. Previous roles have resulted in positive teacher evaluations, increased student engagement, and improvement in classroom behavior management.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Preschool Teacher

Various schools in the RF Valley
Aspen, CO
04.1991 - 12.2005
  • Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and explore new ideas.
  • Supervised students in classroom settings as well as during outdoor playtime activities.
  • Assisted teachers in implementing individualized educational programs for each student.
  • Encouraged positive behavior through verbal praise, rewards and other appropriate methods of discipline.
  • Ensured classrooms were clean and organized at all times.
  • Assisted with snack time by helping children open food packages, pouring milk or juice.
  • Read stories aloud to young learners while promoting literacy skills through interactive questioning techniques.
  • Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
  • Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
  • Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
  • Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.

Ski School Instructor

Snow puppies Highlands Mtn
Aspen, CO
12.1995 - 04.2000
  • Provided ski instruction to all levels of children pee week skiers on advanced terrain mountain.
  • Monitored weather conditions to ensure a safe learning environment.
  • Ensured proper maintenance of rental equipment was performed before each class.
  • Organized group lessons according to age range and skill level.

Preschool Ski School Director

Powder Pandas Ski School Buttermilk Mtn
Aspen, CO
10.1992 - 04.1995
  • Managed recruitment efforts for qualified faculty and staff positions at the school level.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress on goals and objectives as well as any issues or concerns that may arise.
  • Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations, comments from fellow workers, parents, staff and students.
  • Handled all staff schedules for over 65 full-time children ski instructors and an additional 30 high school and or college aged local students for holiday peak times.
  • Conferred with parents and staff to discuss activities, policies and student behavior or learning problems.
  • Recruited, hired and trained primary and supplemental teaching staff.
  • Addressed complaints from parents and guardians regarding their children's skiing experiences.

Preschool Ski School Instructor

Powder Pandas Buttermilk Mtn
Aspen, CO
03.1991 - 04.1992
  • Instructed students in the fundamentals of skiing or snowboarding, including safety techniques and equipment use.
  • Planned ski play activities on hill to teach all techniques in regards to skiing from putting on equipment, carrying equipment and using equipment on a snowy icy slope safely.
  • Planned a full day with a class of maximum 8 kids, ages ranging from 3-6 years of age. Teach them on hill skiing etiquette, skiing techniques, many times thru play or games such as Duck Duck Goose on one ski.
  • When not skiing, we played inside or outside games, as well as indoor activities like reading, art or inside group games.
  • Responsible for the care and safety of all children in my class all day from bathroom and food needs, sometimes medications or special needs if requested and approved by director. As well as their physical safety while outdoors including comfortability with the elements, snow, wind and cold temperatures.

Education

High School Diploma -

The Dalles High School
The Dalles
05-1980

Some College (No Degree) - Mass Communication Jounalism

Lane Community College
Eugene, OR

Skills

  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Behavior Modification
  • Activity Planning
  • Lesson Plan Implementation
  • Parent Communication
  • Records Management
  • Organizational abilities
  • Safety awareness
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Classroom Organization
  • Student Tutoring
  • Adaptable

Timeline

Ski School Instructor

Snow puppies Highlands Mtn
12.1995 - 04.2000

Preschool Ski School Director

Powder Pandas Ski School Buttermilk Mtn
10.1992 - 04.1995

Substitute Preschool Teacher

Various schools in the RF Valley
04.1991 - 12.2005

Preschool Ski School Instructor

Powder Pandas Buttermilk Mtn
03.1991 - 04.1992

High School Diploma -

The Dalles High School

Some College (No Degree) - Mass Communication Jounalism

Lane Community College

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