DENISE HUMPHRIES

Forward-thinking professional, experienced in working in various educational settings. Strong communicator focused on building connections with stakeholders to strengthen engagement and ensure students reach their full potential. Knowledgeable about planning projects to diversify instruction, immerse students in subject material, and educational technology integration.

• Middle Childhood Generalist, 2001, 2011, 2022 (NBPTS)
• School Administrator: Principal (NC & SC)
• Middle Grades Mathematics 6-9 (NC & SC)
• Elementary Education K-6, Art K-12 (NC & SC)
• Gifted & Talented Endorsement (SC)

• Assistant Principal, Chinquapin Elementary School: Facilitated both in-person and virtual staff meetings and professional development trainings; demonstrated executive leadership in assisting with hiring, coaching, and evaluations of 50+ staff members; optimized processes in scheduling and student discipline management; served as School Test Coordinator; influenced instructional practices via observations and open communication with teachers; spearheaded the school transportation team; communicated effectively with stakeholders to promote school initiatives.
• Principal Intern, Chinquapin Elementary, East Duplin High School Assisted the administrators with any duties assigned, Focused mainly on checking lesson plans, interviewing teacher applicants, calling references, handling student discipline issues, and managing transportation
• Created and facilitated Professional Development activities at the school, district and state level in various roles and capacities over multiple years
• Impacted School Improvement as Chairperson of School Improvement Team
• Collaborated as member of the DCS Teacher Advisory Committee for Student Excellence
• Additional Leadership Experience: Digital Learning Lead Teacher; PowerSchool Facilitator; Duplin County Schools Math Curriculum Mapping Team; Grade Level Chairperson; Duplin County Schools Social Studies Curriculum Mapping Task Force; Liaison for University of North Carolina at Wilmington and student teacher interns; Character Education Facilitator
• Classroom Experience: Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives; Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction; Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.; Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
• Sponsor- Beta Club, Battle of the Books; Coach- Cheerleading, Football, Boys Soccer, Girls on the Run

• NC Museum of Natural Sciences Educators of Excellence Yellowstone Institute, April-October 2019
• Grants: Burroughs Wellcome PRISM Grant, $2,931; Bright Ideas Grants, $4,000
• Duplin County Schools Teacher of the Year, 2015-16
• Duplin County Schools Leadership Academy, 2015-2016
• Teacher of the Year, Chinquapin Elementary, Comfort Elementary, 2015, 1996
• Kenan Fellow, 2015-2016, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences/Students Discover
• North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCCTM) Outstanding Secondary School Mathematics Teacher, 2014, Duplin County Schools

• Assistant Principal, Chinquapin Elementary School: Facilitated both in-person and virtual staff meetings and professional development trainings; demonstrated executive leadership in assisting with hiring, coaching, and evaluations of 50+ staff members; optimized processes in scheduling and student discipline management; served as School Test Coordinator; influenced instructional practices via observations and open communication with teachers; spearheaded the school transportation team; communicated effectively with stakeholders to promote school initiatives.
• Principal Intern, Chinquapin Elementary, East Duplin High School Assisted the administrators with any duties assigned, Focused mainly on checking lesson plans, interviewing teacher applicants, calling references, handling student discipline issues, and managing transportation
• Created and facilitated Professional Development activities at the school, district and state level in various roles and capacities over multiple years
• Impacted School Improvement as Chairperson of School Improvement Team
• Collaborated as member of the DCS Teacher Advisory Committee for Student Excellence
• Additional Leadership Experience: Digital Learning Lead Teacher; PowerSchool Facilitator; Duplin County Schools Math Curriculum Mapping Team; Grade Level Chairperson; Duplin County Schools Social Studies Curriculum Mapping Task Force; Liaison for University of North Carolina at Wilmington and student teacher interns; Character Education Facilitator
• Classroom Experience: Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives; Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction; Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.; Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
• Sponsor- Beta Club, Battle of the Books; Coach- Cheerleading, Football, Boys Soccer, Girls on the Run