Denise Semrau
Melbourne
Summary
Highly qualified Science Teacher with over 12 years of experience teaching elementary middle , and high school summer school with expertise in Environmental and Earth/Space Science. Generates student enthusiasm for learning through individual connections and motivators. Empowers students through interactive learning, offering fun and educational lessons and exciting science demonstrations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
7th Grade Science Teacher
Stone Magnet Middle School
08.2019 - Current
- Teaching in a diverse classroom to accommodate ALL students in varying levels with use of scaffolding and accommodations for ESE and ESOL students.
- Established and implemented behavioral protocols and monitored student behavior, performance, social development and physical health.
- Created positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment for students.
- Develop lesson plans and teaching outlines using the district’s adopted course of study and instructional program guidelines
- Teach using various methodologies, including lectures, demonstrations, discussions and laboratory experiences
- Collaborated with other teachers to integrate science into other curricula.
- Encouraged student participation in laboratory experiments to enhance scientific knowledge.
- Used exams and standardized assessment tools to measure student progress.
- Maintaining records including, test, recording grades, and necessary clerical work for student success
ESE Teacher 3-6 grades
Riverdale Country Day School
04.2013 - 08.2015
- Teaching in a diverse classroom to accommodate EBD students in varying grade levels
- Administering Woodcock Johnson test, and attending IEP meetings
- Differentiated instructional strategies to reach all the grades and levels in the classroom
- Communicate, collaborate, and cooperate with supervisors, fellow teachers, and staff
- Creating a classroom Google site for parents and students to keep informed of classroom activities
- Assuming responsibility for overseeing pupil behavior in class, lunch and other activities
- Data collecting for behaviors and CPI when necessary
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Substitute Teacher
Brevard County School System
10.2012 - 04.2013
- Following teachers’ instructions for assignments
- Communicate, collaborate, and cooperate with supervisors, fellow teachers, and staff
- Maintaining established routines and procedures of the school and assigned classroom
- Assuming the responsibility for teaching the class while teacher is absent
- Assuming responsibility for overseeing pupil behavior in class, lunch and other activities
- Maintaining records including role, test papers, recording grades, student assignments, homework, and necessary clerical work required to maintain student records for the absentee teacher
- Providing individualized and small group assistance for students as indicated by lesson plans
- Follows all district and individual school policies, rules and procedures to which regular teachers are subject and which good teaching dictates
Autotransfusionist
Cardiovascular Insights, LLC
06.2008 - 04.2013
- Processing Platelet Rich Plasma and Bone Marrow Aspirate in surgical setting
- Saving red blood cells in surgical setting, scheduled and emergency cases
- Taking trauma call for red blood saving
- Scrubbing in and holding hearts in open heart surgery
- Adhering to sterile policies and procedures, phlebotomy procedures
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies, Social Science, Education, Healthcare Administration
University of Central Florida
Masters of Science - Instructional Technology
Grand Canyon University
02.2018
Skills
Google Apps for Education and Canvas
- Differentiated science instruction
- STEM integration
- Test proctoring
- Classroom management
- Laboratory management
- Online Learning Environments
- Lesson planning with 5E
- Technologies integration
- STEM Project-based learning (PBL)
- Earth science
- Environmental science
- Life science
- Environmental science
- Biology
- Physical science
Accomplishments
- Achieved student engagement through effectively hosting Forensics and Debate and L3 Harris STEM Competition afterschool clubs.
Community Volunteer
- Meadowlane Elementary, 2011-2013
- Sebastian Jr and High School, 2008-2010
- Palm Bay Community Hospital, 2001
Certification
- Certified Teacher in K-6, Science 5-9 and soon for High School Earth/Space. Test scheduled for April '25
Timeline
7th Grade Science Teacher
Stone Magnet Middle School
08.2019 - Current
ESE Teacher 3-6 grades
Riverdale Country Day School
04.2013 - 08.2015
Substitute Teacher
Brevard County School System
10.2012 - 04.2013
Autotransfusionist
Cardiovascular Insights, LLC
06.2008 - 04.2013
Masters of Science - Instructional Technology
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies, Social Science, Education, Healthcare Administration
University of Central Florida
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