Denise Roland
Naples,USA
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
The Community School of Naples
01.2024 - Current
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Family & Consumer Science Teacher
East Hampton Middle School
09.2020 - 06.2023
- Support the objectives of our school's mission and philosophy.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Played an integral role in the growth & development of culinary program.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
- Encouraged student participation in laboratory experiments to enhance scientific knowledge.
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
Family & Consumer Science Teacher
Eastport-South Manor Junior/Senior High School
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
Health Teacher, Family & Consumer Science Teacher
Southampton Intermediate School
09.2005 - 06.2018
- Awarded tenure at this district.
- Identified and applied for grants and acquired alternate funding as needed to support health education programs.
- Develop and deliver age-appropriate health curriculum aligned with state and district standards.
- Teach lessons on nutrition, human development, mental health, substance abuse prevention and personal safety.
- Establish a positive, respectful classroom environment that encourages open dialogue and responsible behavior.
- Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress and classroom topics.
- Maintain accurate records of student grades, attendance, and performance data.
Early Childhood Teacher
Multiple locations
01.1999 - 01.2004
- Prior to more recent teaching experience, I have extensive experience teaching children in Pre-K through grade 2.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
Education
Master of Science in Education - School Counseling
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY05.2005
Master of Science in Education - Health Education
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY05.2003
Skills
- Time Management & Organization
- Technology Skills
- Public Speaking
- Curriculum Development
- Conflict Resolution
- Classroom Management
- Leadership
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Smartboard technology
- Elementary education
- Classroom management
- Health and safety
- Lesson implementation
- Lesson planning
- Positive reinforcement
- Classroom organization
- Behavior management
- Verbal and written communication
- Student records management
- Creative problem solving
Accomplishments
- Intentionally Unplugged (01/2019 - Present) Founder & Digital Wellness Curriculum Developer
- Author, "Please, Look up at Me" Mom's Choice Award-winning children's book
- Author, "Papa's Gift" Mom's Choice Award-winning children's book
- Proud Mother of 3 Kurt Dennis, Adelina Kate, and Samuel Paul
Certification
- Health Education, Pre-K-12 Professional Certificate
- Family & Consumer Science, Pre-K-12 Professional Certificate
- Early Childhood Education, B-Grade 2 Professional Certificate
INTERESTS
Culinary Arts, Digital Wellness, Fashion & Sewing, Career Development, Vegetable Gardening, Fitness & Nutrition, Early Childhood, Baking & Pastry Arts, Ice & Roller Skating, Parenting, Child Development
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
The Community School of Naples
01.2024 - Current
Family & Consumer Science Teacher
East Hampton Middle School
09.2020 - 06.2023
Family & Consumer Science Teacher
Eastport-South Manor Junior/Senior High School
09.2019 - 06.2020
Health Teacher, Family & Consumer Science Teacher
Southampton Intermediate School
09.2005 - 06.2018
Early Childhood Teacher
Multiple locations
01.1999 - 01.2004
Master of Science in Education - Health Education
Hofstra University
Master of Science in Education - School Counseling
Hofstra University