Denise Kraus
Westminster,MD
Summary
Dedicated educator with over 30 years of working in elementary education. Of those 30 years, 26 years of that experience has been at Liberty Christian School. These years have helped me to excel in differentiated instruction and collaborative teaching opportunities by incorporating the knowledge of multiple intelligences and learning styles to the classroom.
Being flexible and open to change has helped me to become a stronger teacher with a positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth inside and outside the classroom. I am experienced as a kindergarten teacher, first grade teacher, robotics coach, archery assistant, resource teacher, and a media teacher.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resource Teacher/ Media Teacher
Liberty Christian School
08.2023 - Current
- Facilitated differentiated instruction by providing a variety of resources tailored to meet each student''s unique needs and abilities.
- Provided support for struggling students through targeted one-on-one instruction, improving overall class performance.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
- Increased student understanding by utilizing various teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Catalogued and organized books, materials and other documents for proper library management.
- Assisted students in locating and using library resources and assisted teachers with materials needed to enrich classroom instruction.
- Created programs and activities to promote library usage and literacy.
- Classified and coded different types of materials according to library policies and organizational standards.
Kindergarten Teacher
Liberty Christian School
08.2002 - 06.2023
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
First Grade Teacher
Liberty Christian School
08.1999 - 06.2002
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
- Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating engaging phonics activities and guided reading sessions.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills through inquiry-based learning activities and group projects.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education = Pre K -8
Shepherd College
Shepherdstown, WV05-1993
Skills
- Multisensory instruction
- Reading intervention
- Differentiated instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Elementary education
- Assessment administration
- Learning style assessments
- Robotics
Certification
- Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator (OGCE) - Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators.
- Gesell Developmental Testing
- ACSI Certification
- WV Teaching Degree
- MD State Certification
School Involvement
Robotics Coach
Archery Assistant
"Chicks with Kicks" Coach
MakerSpace Coordinator
Timeline
Resource Teacher/ Media Teacher
Liberty Christian School
08.2023 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Liberty Christian School
08.2002 - 06.2023
First Grade Teacher
Liberty Christian School
08.1999 - 06.2002
- Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator (OGCE) - Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators.
- Gesell Developmental Testing
- ACSI Certification
- WV Teaching Degree
- MD State Certification
Bachelor of Arts - Education = Pre K -8
Shepherd College
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