Denise De Hoyos
San Antonio,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. Team-minded when collaborating with teachers and implementing set lesson plans and classroom activities. Veteran Unit Supply Specialist bringing 4 years of experience with the United States Army. Excellent multitasker and problem-solver with a superior work ethic and strong communication skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Avance San Antonio
10.2013 - Current
- Provides children with experiences and opportunities that allow them to develop curiosity, initiative, problem-solving skills, and creativity, as well as a sense of belonging
- Improved classroom management through use of positive reinforcement strategies and clear expectations.
- Increased student participation by implementing interactive and hands-on learning activities.
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication by maintaining open lines of communication via newsletters, conferences, and progress reports.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to create engaging, inclusive educational environment for all students.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Infant Teacher
Bright Horizons Family Center
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Promoted cognitive development through interactive play sessions and sensory experiences.
- Assessed developmental milestones and provided regular updates to parents on their child's progress.
- Developed strong relationships with parents to foster trust and open communication regarding their child's wellbeing.
- Tailored lessons according to each infant's individual needs, ensuring optimal learning opportunities for all children in class.
- Conducted regular observations and evaluations of infant growth, adjusting lesson plans as needed based on developmental progress.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Front Desk Receptionist
GymKix
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and professional front desk services.
- Streamlined office operations for improved productivity with effective organization and communication skills.
- Increased guest retention by maintaining a welcoming and organized reception area.
- Handled sensitive customer information with confidentiality, adhering to company privacy guidelines.
- Supported administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and document preparation for more efficient office workflow.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues in a timely manner.
- Spearheaded office supply inventory management, reducing costs by identifying necessary items before depletion occurred.
- Resolved billing discrepancies promptly with thorough attention to detail, fostering trust between clients and the organization.
Paraprofessional Classroom Aide
Copperas Cove Independent School District
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Assisted in the administration of standardized testing, ensuring accurate assessment of student performance levels.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Assisted teachers in the development of engaging lesson materials aligned with curriculum standards for various subject areas.
- Enhanced classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Contributed to overall classroom organization by maintaining bulletin boards, displays, and other visual aids that reinforced key concepts.
Substitute Teacher
Copperas Cove Independent School District
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Provided support to special education students in inclusive classrooms, developing accommodations and modifications to meet their unique needs.
- Mentored new substitute teachers, sharing best practices for effective classroom management and instructional techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress reports, ensuring timely submission to administration for reporting purposes.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Family Childcare Provider
Child and Youth Services
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Managed daily operations of a licensed home childcare facility, ensuring compliance with state regulations and safety standards.
- Established strong relationships with parents to facilitate open communication about child progress and concerns.
- Implemented positive discipline strategies to address behavioral issues effectively while maintaining a respectful atmosphere.
- Collaborated with other childcare providers in the community to share resources, ideas, and best practices for family childcare services.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks following dietary guidelines to promote healthy eating habits among children under care.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Boosted language development through engaging storytelling and interactive reading exercises.
- Enhanced children''s social skills by implementing group activities and cooperative play sessions.
Supply Specialist
United States Army
02.2000 - 10.2004
- Improved supply chain efficiency by streamlining inventory management processes.
- Reduced order processing time through the implementation of an automated system.
- Developed and implemented a demand forecasting model to improve inventory control and reduce stockouts.
- Maintained accurate records of all purchasing transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to address supply issues, resolving problems quickly and efficiently.
- Conducted regular audits of warehouse operations to ensure adherence to safety regulations and proper storage techniques.
- Trained staff on inventory management software, improving overall operational efficiency within the department.
- Closely monitored material readiness of high-priority units.
- Evaluated supply policies, plans and procedures to identify inefficiencies and problems impacting logistics operations and supply accountability.
- Closed out existing contracts after verifying receipt of contractual deliverables.
- Determined, rectified and noted performance factors by identifying trends affecting supply accountability.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
- Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
Education
Bachelor of General Studies- Minor Education, Special Education, and Psychology -
Texas A&M San Antonio
San Antonio, TX12.2023
Associate of Teaching Degree -
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX01.2010
Associate General Studies -
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College
Elizabethtown, KY01.2008
Skills
- Administrative
- Creativity
- Documentation
- Inventory
- Reporting
- Safety
- Supervising
- Group Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student Engagement
- Small Group Instruction
- Special Needs Students
- Technology Integration
- Classroom Management
- Student Records Management
- Team Collaboration
- Effective communication
Timeline
Teacher
Avance San Antonio
10.2013 - Current
Infant Teacher
Bright Horizons Family Center
01.2012 - 01.2013
Front Desk Receptionist
GymKix
01.2011 - 01.2012
Paraprofessional Classroom Aide
Copperas Cove Independent School District
01.2011 - 01.2012
Substitute Teacher
Copperas Cove Independent School District
01.2008 - 01.2011
Family Childcare Provider
Child and Youth Services
01.2004 - 01.2005
Supply Specialist
United States Army
02.2000 - 10.2004
Bachelor of General Studies- Minor Education, Special Education, and Psychology -
Texas A&M San Antonio
Associate of Teaching Degree -
Central Texas College
Associate General Studies -
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College
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