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Denise Nelsen

Denise Nelsen

Seattle

Summary

Highly motivated team player with a passion for helping others. Possesses excellent collaboration and communication skills and brings a positive approach and a growth mindset . Actively committed to providing culturally responsive support and meeting the diverse needs of all students. Experienced in creating environments where students and team members feel safe, supported and ready to learn and work.

Work History

Post Doula/Private Nanny

Raychelle Sherritt
West Seattle
08.2023 - Current
  • Provided reliable assistance to the injured Mom and helped support her and her family through daily collaboration.
  • Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional, and social well-being.
  • Developed games and activities using nature, recycled materials and art to support learning and verbal skills.
  • Prepared high quality meals for kids and adults using fresh local ingredients.
  • Engaged the kids in gardening and food preparation activities 1-3 times a week to empower them to make healthier choices throughout their life and be able to teach others.

Paraprofessional Substitute

Seattle Public Schools
Seattle, WA
03.2023 - 06.2024
  • Assisted lead teachers in preparing materials for instructional use and streamlining daily tasks while ensuring a safe and positive environment.
  • Improved classroom management by consistently enforcing rules and maintaining a structured environment.
  • Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.

Teacher and Private Chef

Lemon Door Playschool
Magnolia/Seattle, WA
09.2022 - 03.2023
  • Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
  • Organized and supervised large and small group gardening, cooking and art activities.
  • Created a safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.

Paraprofessional in K-5 Access (1:1)

Seattle Public Schools, Contract
Pathfinder K-8, Seattle, WA
09.2021 - 08.2022
  • Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Took part in professional development workshops, faculty meetings, and independent research to boost skills.
  • Demonstrated great de-escalation skills with students who were having challenging or unsafe behaviors.
  • Focused on facts and solutions and finding the win/win

Paraprofessional Substitute

Seattle Public Schools
11.2018 - 09.2021
  • Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business

South Seattle College
06.2002

High School Diploma -

Shorecrest High School
Shoreline, WA
06.1994

Skills

  • Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
  • Experience with Diverse Student Populations
  • Motivating and Inspiring
  • Flexibility
  • Special education support
  • Relationship building
  • First Aid and CPR Certified

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Post Doula/Private Nanny

Raychelle Sherritt
08.2023 - Current

Paraprofessional Substitute

Seattle Public Schools
03.2023 - 06.2024

Teacher and Private Chef

Lemon Door Playschool
09.2022 - 03.2023

Paraprofessional in K-5 Access (1:1)

Seattle Public Schools, Contract
09.2021 - 08.2022

Paraprofessional Substitute

Seattle Public Schools
11.2018 - 09.2021

Associate of Arts - Business

South Seattle College

High School Diploma -

Shorecrest High School

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