Denise Lynch
HYDE PARK,VT
Summary
Passionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic educator with proven teaching and coaching skills. Adept at fostering positive relationships with students and colleagues, resulting in improved test scores and effective teaching outcomes. Strong ability to collaborate as a team player and resolve conflicts professionally. Skilled in utilizing data to inform instruction and enhance learning experiences. Seeking to leverage my knowledge and skills in a school environment that provides genuine opportunities to support both students and teachers.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Coach
Founders Memorial School
07.2020 - Current
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness by providing individualized coaching and professional development opportunities.
- Assisted new teachers acclimate quickly into their roles through comprehensive mentoring programs and ongoing support.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs, and identified research-based instructional strategies.
Classroom Teacher
Eden Central School
08.2015 - 07.2020
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
Literacy Specialist & Librarian
Eden Central School
08.2000 - 07.2015
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan school-wide literacy events, cultivating a culture of shared responsibility for student success in reading and writing.
- Enhanced student learning by collaborating with teachers to develop differentiated instruction strategies.
- Implemented research-based approaches such as guided reading groups to deliver differentiated instruction tailored to individual learner needs.
- Provided targeted professional development opportunities for teachers on literacy instruction techniques and strategies.
Education
Master of Education - Education Practices
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH2023
Library Science Endorsement - Library Science
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT2003
Bachelor of Science - General Education
Johnson State College
Johnson, VT2000
Skills
- Excellent communication abilities
- Instructional planning skills
- Committed to continuous improvement
- Outstanding interpersonal abilities
- Teaching strategies
- Encouraging and Motivating Students
- Collaborative learning
- Great active listening skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Administering Diagnostic Assessments
Additional Information
- School Leadership Committee Member
- PLC Leader
- LETRS Certified
- Facilitator of District Reading Interventionists
- Participant of the District Literacy Committee
- Facilitator of the LIREC Grant, CLIF Grant, Vermont Rural Partnership Grant
- Literacy Leadership and Systematic Change Certificate
- Mountain bike coach and camp director
Timeline
Instructional Coach
Founders Memorial School
07.2020 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Eden Central School
08.2015 - 07.2020
Literacy Specialist & Librarian
Eden Central School
08.2000 - 07.2015
Master of Education - Education Practices
Southern New Hampshire University
Library Science Endorsement - Library Science
University of Vermont
Bachelor of Science - General Education
Johnson State College