Denise Scott

• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
• Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods and hands-on activities.
• Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
• Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
• Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops. I have completed the LETRS training and implement it daily.
• Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
• Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
• Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through intervention sessions and modified lesson plans.
• Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
• Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through problem-based and project-based learning (PBLs).
• Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
• Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning from 2020-2022 using Canvas, Kami, Screen Castify, Google Meets, and Google Classroom.

I taught at Stanfield Elementary School when Oakboro Elementary School was closed for a year to undergo repairs and rebranding as a STEM school.

• Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods and hands-on activities.
• Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
• Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through intervention sessions and modified lesson plans.
• Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum, as there was a heavy Hispanic population in the school.
• Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
• Developed and executed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
• Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
• Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs, specifically the Reading Mastery program.
• Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
• Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.

• Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
• Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
• Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.
• Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into curriculum.
• Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
• Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
• Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
• Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
• Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
• Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
• Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
• Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
• Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.