Denise Morales
San Antonio,Texas
Summary
Dedicated and passionate educator with proven track record successfully leading student discussions and providing individualized instruction. Communicates effectively with administrators, faculty and parents. Well versed in educational standards and innovative teaching methods.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Gifted and Talented Teacher
Legacy Traditional School-Alamo Ranch
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing metacognition skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Employed TPSP rubric to monitor student progress.
- Administered COGAT to measure cognitive development.
- Enhanced critical thinking skills through the integration of inquiry-based learning methods within the curriculum.
- Attended training through Region 20 to enhance critical thinking skills.
Kindergarten Teacher
SST-Hill Country
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Administered MClass to collect data in the subject area of reading.
- Trained through Region 20 for Reading of Science Academy.
Substitute Teacher
School of Science and Technology
03.2022
Pre-K and Kindergarten Teacher
Carroll Bell Elementary
08.2014 - 06.2021
2nd Grade Teacher
School of Excellence in Education
01.2012 - 01.2014
Kindergarten and 2nd Grade Teacher
Pearce Primary
01.2009 - 01.2012
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
UTSA
Palo Alto College
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Differentiated Instruction
- Assessment administration
- Staff Collaboration
- Student Engagement
Leadership Experience
- Box Top Coordinator
- United Way Event Leader
- 2nd Grade Lead Teacher
Volunteer Experience
- Life Point Church, 2- and 3-year-old teacher, 2021, 2022
- Meals on Wheels, delivery driver, 2021, 2022
References
- Mrs. Malit, Legacy Alamo Ranch, 1-562-310-6728
- Ms. Cadena, Carroll Bell Elementary, 1-432-955-7097
- Mr. Quintero, Legacy Alamo Ranch, 1-505-307-9245
- Ms. Breaux, Legacy Alamo Ranch, 1-210-843-7286
Certification
ESL Certified
EC-4 Generalist
Timeline
Gifted and Talented Teacher
Legacy Traditional School-Alamo Ranch
08.2023 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
SST-Hill Country
08.2022 - 07.2023
Substitute Teacher
School of Science and Technology
03.2022
Pre-K and Kindergarten Teacher
Carroll Bell Elementary
08.2014 - 06.2021
2nd Grade Teacher
School of Excellence in Education
01.2012 - 01.2014
Kindergarten and 2nd Grade Teacher
Pearce Primary
01.2009 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Arts -
UTSA
Palo Alto College
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