Denise Ray
Anchorage,AK
Summary
Motivated Teacher dedicated to children's educational needs and development. Well-versed in presenting comprehensive lesson plans and assessing and recording student progress. Dedicated and responsive professional with proven skills in classroom management, behavior modification, and individualized support. Comfortable working with students of different skill levels to promote learning and boost educational success. Serves as role model by using growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire love of learning.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher/ASD
ASD
08.2006 - Current
- Summarize your key responsibilities, leadership, and most stellar accomplishments
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- Integrated literature into classroom lessons whenever possible.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
- Planned special events such as assemblies, holiday celebrations.
- Promoted an atmosphere of mutual respect between teachers and students.
- Encouraged creativity among students by providing them with open-ended tasks.
- Participated in professional development activities related to educational trends.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
- Utilized technology to enhance teaching methods and student engagement.
- Created classroom environment that was conducive to learning, including establishing rules and procedures.
- Collaborated with colleagues in creating interdisciplinary curriculum units.
Indian Education Tutor
10.2003 - 05.2005
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- Adapted instruction methods based on individual learning styles.
- Created a positive learning environment by encouraging open communication between tutor, teacher, and student's family members.
- Encouraged students to ask questions and participate in discussions.
- Provided comprehensive feedback on student progress, including areas for improvement and successes.
- Helped students develop critical thinking skills by engaging them in interactive dialogue about challenging concepts.
- Conducted individual tutoring sessions with students to help them improve their academic performance.
Education
Masters of Reading Specialist -
University of Alaska Southeast
Sitka, AK05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Northwest University
Kirkland, WA05.2002
Skills
- In depth understanding of Indigenous Alaskan Cultural Knowledge
- Diversity Awareness
- Alaska Native Community Engagement
- Lesson Planning
- ASD 3rd Grade Social Studies Curriculum Planning and Design
- School Wide Reading Initiative
- Technology- Microsoft Word, Power Point, Canva, Zoom, Canvas, Clever
- Creative lesson plan development
- Flexible and adaptive
- Clear public speaking skills
Affiliations
- NEA American Indian/ Alaska Native Caucus- Member
- AEA- Delegate Assembly and Regional Assembly Member 2009- Present
Certification
- Standard Teaching Certification, AK
- Reading Specialist K-12
Volunteer Experience
ANCCS Academic Policy Commit- Teacher Member, 2017, 2019
Timeline
Teacher/ASD
ASD
08.2006 - Current
Indian Education Tutor
10.2003 - 05.2005
Masters of Reading Specialist -
University of Alaska Southeast
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Northwest University
- Standard Teaching Certification, AK
- Reading Specialist K-12
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