Denise Semrau
Melbourne,FL
Summary
AVID-trained, innovative educator experienced in conducting lab activities. Hands-on science teacher committed to promoting student learning with diverse instructional strategies and activity plans. Skillful in teaching students how to learn and develop a deeper understanding of foundational skills and advanced techniques. In-depth knowledge of support plans and standardized assessments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
7th Grade Science Teacher
Middle School
Melbourne, USA
08.2019 - Current
- Teaching in a diverse classroom to accommodate ALL students in varying levels
- Develop lesson plans and teaching outlines using the district’s adopted course of study and instructional program guidelines
- Implementing Online instruction with Project Based Learning
- Teach using various methodologies, including lectures, demonstrations, discussions and laboratory experiences
- Provide group and individual instruction to motivate pupils and effectively utilize the time available for instructional activities
- Prepare, administer, score, record and report the results of criterion referenced tests
- Administer, score, record and report the results of group standardized tests in evaluating pupil growth and progress
- Counsel, confer with, and communicate with parents and school/district personnel regarding pupil progress
- Perform curriculum and instructional development activities
- Differentiated instructional strategies to reach all levels in the classroom
- Communicate, collaborate, and cooperate with supervisors, fellow teachers, for lesson planning
- Conducting Science Experiments and helping students with Science Fair
- Assuming responsibility for overseeing pupil behavior in class, lunch and other activities
- Data collecting for behaviors and CPI when necessary
- Maintaining records including, test, recording grades, and necessary clerical work for student success
- Follow all district Best Practices policies and procedures
Elementary 3-6 Grades
Riverdale Country Day School
Palm Bay, USA
04.2013 - 08.2015
- Teaching in a diverse classroom to accommodate EBD students in varying grade levels.
- Administering the 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 collection for behaviors and CPI, when necessary.
Substitute Teacher
Brevard County School System
Viera, USA
10.2012 - 04.2013
- Following teachers' instructions for assignments.
- Maintaining established routines and procedures of the school and assigned classroom.
- Assuming the responsibility for teaching the class while the teacher is absent.
- Follows all district and individual school policies, rules, and procedures to which regular teachers are subject, and which good teaching dictates.
Education
Masters of Science - Instructional Technology
Grand Canyon University
02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies, Social Science, Education, Healthcare Administration
University of Central Florida
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Project-based learning
- Creating videos for learning
- Creating Infographics for teaching and learning
- Standardized testing
- Science experiments
- Relationship building
- Ecology comprehension
- Life science
- Biological science
- Creating websites for educators
Community Service
- Meadowlane Elementary, 2011-2013
- Sebastian Jr and High School, 2008-2010
- Palm Bay Community Hospital, 2001
Certification
- Elementary K-6
- Science 5-9
- AVID training in Science
- AVID training in Rigorous Classrooms
Timeline
7th Grade Science Teacher
Middle School
08.2019 - Current
Elementary 3-6 Grades
Riverdale Country Day School
04.2013 - 08.2015
Substitute Teacher
Brevard County School System
10.2012 - 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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