Elementary School Teacher with expertise in early education, child development and collaborative teaching methods. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches.
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Denise Halgren
Granger,IN
Summary
Overview
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Edwardsburg Public School District
Elementary School Teacher, First Grade
07.2005 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Included multicultural awareness in class discussions to meet state standards.
Messick Education Center
Preschool Director
09.1998 - 05.2003
Job overview
- Supervised teaching staff and resolved issues.
- Hired and trained new preschool employees.
- Established school policies and communicated to staff and parents for well-coordinated and high-quality daily operations.
- Oversaw interview and hiring process of classroom personnel for selection of high-quality teachers and staff.
Education
Southwestern Michigan CollegeDowagiac, MI
Associate of Arts from Early Childhood Education
University Overview
Indiana University South BendSouth Bend, IN
Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education
University Overview
Marygrove CollegeDetroit, MI
Master of Arts from Education
University Overview
Skills
- Classroom Management Techniques
- District Standards
- Differentiated Instruction
- State Standards Adherence
- Distance Learning
- Collaborative Environments
- Parent Communication
- Classroom Inclusion
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher, First Grade
Edwardsburg Public School District
07.2005 - 08.2022
Preschool Director
Messick Education Center
09.1998 - 05.2003
Southwestern Michigan College
Associate of Arts from Early Childhood Education
Indiana University South Bend
Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education
Marygrove College
Master of Arts from Education
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