Denise Lewis
Lithia
Summary
Professional educator with strong background in supporting and enhancing student learning. Skilled in classroom management, individualized instruction, and educational technology. Known for fostering collaborative environments and consistently achieving educational goals. Adaptable and reliable, ensuring seamless integration into any educational setting. Caring, passionate and upbeat with a special love for diverse students and a deep interest in ESE. Successful at planning and delivering high-quality lessons and activities to promote student personal growth, academic understanding and skill development. Proficient in integrating technology into the classroom and always looking for ways to improve professional expertise and optimize the learning experience for students.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Teacher
Hillsborough County Schools
08.2020 - Current
- Partnered with parents and guardians to discuss student progress, address concerns, and collaborate on strategies for success at home and in the classroom.
- Promoted inclusivity by integrating ESE students into general education classrooms whenever possible while providing necessary supports for their success.
- Established a positive classroom environment that fostered mutual respect, trust, and open communication among students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students struggling with specific academic or behavioral challenges.
- Attended professional development workshops focused on special education best practices, staying current on new research and techniques in the field.
- Conducted ongoing communication with support staff, including paraprofessionals and therapists, to ensure a cohesive approach to meeting each student''s needs.
- Collaborated with other ESE teachers to develop and implement best practices for special education instruction.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain a productive and focused learning environment for all students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Paraprofessional Educator
Hillsborough County Public Schools
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance to support classroom instruction
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness and assign grades
- Kept learning environments focused, inclusive and supportive at all times
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use
- Maintained student safety in classroom and outside environments
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments
- Worked with individual students to provide personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support
- Performed special tasks such as engaging music classes and group games to help students with special needs learn and grow
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
03.2016 - 09.2016
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades and other required details
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes
Education
Bachelor of General Studies - Education And Business
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL12.2019
Skills
- Communication skills
- Adapt to diverse groups
- Relationship building and management
- Organizational abilities
- Verbal and written communication
- Special education
- Elementary education
- Classroom management
- Group and individual instruction
- Social development and integration
- Lesson development
- Parent-teacher communication
- Differentiated instruction
- Curriculum implementation
- Social-emotional learning training
Certification
- Elementary Education Certification - Florida Department of Education.
- Special Education Certification- Florida Department of Education.
- English 6-12 Certification-Florida Department of Education
Timeline
Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Teacher
Hillsborough County Schools
08.2020 - Current
Paraprofessional Educator
Hillsborough County Public Schools
08.2016 - 06.2017
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
03.2016 - 09.2016
- Elementary Education Certification - Florida Department of Education.
- Special Education Certification- Florida Department of Education.
- English 6-12 Certification-Florida Department of Education
Bachelor of General Studies - Education And Business
University of South Florida
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