Denise LeDuc
Prairie Grove,AR
Summary
Dedicated educator skilled in classroom management, relationship building, and student engagement. Committed to fostering a supportive environment and enhancing learning through innovative lesson plans.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
University of Arkansas/Jean Tyson Child Development Center
Fayetteville, AR
08.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a supportive classroom environment encouraging student participation and collaboration.
- Monitored student progress, providing constructive feedback to enhance academic performance.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary curriculum integrating early childhood education standards.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences facilitating communication regarding child progress and educational strategies.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Prairie Grove School District/Farmington School District
Prairie Grove & Farmington, AR
08.2009 - 05.2021
- Managed classroom environments to promote engagement and learning.
- Maintained classroom discipline while promoting a respectful learning atmosphere.
- 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.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Office Systems Management
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS05-1992
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Student engagement
- Positive role model and mentor
Timeline
Teacher
University of Arkansas/Jean Tyson Child Development Center
08.2021 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Prairie Grove School District/Farmington School District
08.2009 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Office Systems Management
Emporia State University