DENISE M. ROSKEY
Collingswood,NJ
Summary
Professional educator with strong communication and instructional skills, ready to drive student success. Proven ability to develop and implement effective teaching strategies, fostering inclusive and supportive learning environment. Collaborative team player focused on achieving measurable outcomes and adapting to evolving educational needs. Equipped with patience, empathy, and keen understanding of diverse learning styles.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Basic Skills Instructor
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School
Cherry Hill, NJ
01.2007 - Current
- Provided pull-out language arts and math instruction for struggling K-5 students.
- Remediated literacy skills through small group instruction based on data using a variety of research based programs.
- Instructed small groups of 3rd-5th students in the area of mathematics to elevate grade level skills/knowledge.
- Created goals and instructional objectives for targeted students and tracked via I&RS.
- Communicated possible instructional strategies to teachers based on student needs.
1st Grade Reading Specialist
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School
Cherry Hill, NJ
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Participated in a first grade pilot program to increase literacy skills by lowering teacher-student ratio.
- Instructed shared reading and writing utilizing a team teaching model.
- Utilized differentiated instruction to teach reading and writing in small, flexible groups.
- Trained in Wilson’s Fundations and LAC III phoneme awareness to help diagnose Dyslexia.
5th Grade Teacher
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School
Cherry Hill, NJ
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Used various programs such as Lucy Caulkins and Rigby Literacy by Design to differentiate language arts instruction.
- Administered a variety of diagnostic assessments such as MAPS, Words Their Way, and Daze to guide and inform instruction in language arts.
- Implemented standards based mathematics instruction via various programs.
- Planned lessons to follow the NJCCCS initiative and the state model curriculum.
Elementary Math Coach
Joyce Kilmer and J.F. Cooper Elementary Schools
Cherry Hill, NJ
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Collaborated with individual teachers and grade levels to plan and implement targeted math instruction.
- Met with grade levels on a regular basis to review data, provide feedback and disseminate important information regarding math instruction within the district.
- Coordinated and ran family math night events in two schools.
- Taught model lessons in K-5 classrooms on a regular basis.
Basic Skills Language Arts Teacher/Elementary Math Coach
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School
Cherry Hill, NJ
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Collaborated with individual teachers and grade levels to plan and implement targeted math instruction.
- Taught model lessons in K-5 classrooms on a regular basis.
- Provided pull-out language arts instruction for struggling K-2 students.
- Remediated and bolstered literacy skills through small group instruction.
- Created goals and instructional objectives for targeted students.
4th Grade Teacher
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School
Cherry Hill, NJ
01.1999 - 01.2007
- Worked collaboratively with colleagues to create and implement unit plans, including Backwards by Design.
- Worked intensively with small groups of students to build reading, writing and math skills through district programs.
- Administered a variety of diagnostic assessments to guide and inform instruction.
Education
M.A. - Education: Reading Curriculum and Instruction
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2007
B.A. - Psychology
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ01-1995
Skills
- Teaching strategies
- Student motivation
- Project-based learning
- Reading Intervention
Accomplishments
- 2025-present Camp Invention Cherry Hill, NJ STEM teacher, Assistant Director
- Facilitated and led K-6 students through hands-on, inquiry based STEM modules for 2 weeks in the summer.
- Coordinated site logistics, managed student routines, and supported the director with daily operations.
- 2019 International Ivy New Jersey Curriculum Writer
- Created curriculum and syllabi for a summer enrichment enrichment program focused on creative, hands-on learning experiences.
- 2010-2017 West Jersey Reading Council New Jersey Registrar
- Created and oversaw registration process for all West Jersey Events while serving as a board member.
Certification
- NJ State Reading Specialist Certificate
- Elementary Education Certificate K-8
Timeline
1st Grade Reading Specialist
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School
01.2013 - 01.2016
5th Grade Teacher
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School
01.2009 - 01.2013
Elementary Math Coach
Joyce Kilmer and J.F. Cooper Elementary Schools
01.2008 - 01.2009
Basic Skills Instructor
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School
01.2007 - Current
Basic Skills Language Arts Teacher/Elementary Math Coach
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School
01.2007 - 01.2008
4th Grade Teacher
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School
01.1999 - 01.2007
B.A. - Psychology
Rutgers University
M.A. - Education: Reading Curriculum and Instruction
Grand Canyon University