Denise Wagner
Wesley Chapel,FL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Hillsborough County School District
Hillsborough County, Fl
11.2012 - Current
- Highly Effective Teacher on State and District level
- Teacher Mentor
- Team Leader
- Wellness Coordinator
- Various Committees for student engagement and stakeholders involvement
- Providing Professional Development for other Educators
- Presenting at Faculty meetings and conducting numerous staff meetings
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress
- Developed and implemented behavior management strategies for creation of ideal learning environment
- Rewarded student success by utilizing praise and positive reinforcement techniques
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations
- Utilized various assessment strategies to evaluate student performance
- Established and maintained consistent classroom rules and expectations for obedience
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement
- Teamed with other professionals to enhance student learning experiences
- Inspired students to take ownership of learning and become autonomous thinkers
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support
Dance Teacher
TADA
Lithia, FL
08.2007 - 08.2014
- Planned routines for recitals and performances.
- Provided feedback, guidance and support to students on participation and performance.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share ideas and resources to enhance student experience and success.
- Motivated and encouraged students to practice dance routines to work toward set goals.
- Conducted classes and workshops for students on special topics of interest.
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions.
- Worked with fellow teachers to devise and implement support plans to help students excel.
- Met needs of different students by adapting teaching materials and methods.
- Promoted creative expression to encourage students to explore dance as art and self expression through movement.
Dance Teacher, Young Children Director
The Dance Center
Brandon, FL
08.1999 - 08.2007
- Recognized and adapted to different learning styles to productively communicate and teach materials to all students.
- Promoted creative expression to encourage students to explore dance as art and self expression through movement.
- Created and maintained safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
- Tailored each class to meet student needs and abilities and allow dancers to progress at comfortable pace.
- Planned routines for recitals and performances.
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques and ballet positions.
Store Manager, Asst Store Manager, Sales Associate
County Seat The Jean Store
Tampa, FL, Lancaster Pa, Scranton Pa
05.1990 - 07.1998
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
- Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
- Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Upheld and communicated store programs and standards to employees for optimal quality, freshness, safety and cleanliness.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
- Cum Laude
- ESOL Certified
- Reading Endorsed
- Member of SCATT
- Member of Delta Gamma
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Social Skills
- Behavior Modeling
- Differentiated Instruction
- Faculty Collaboration
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Positive Learning Environment
- Time Management
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher - Hillsborough County School District
11.2012 - Current
Dance Teacher - TADA
08.2007 - 08.2014
Dance Teacher, Young Children Director - The Dance Center
08.1999 - 08.2007
Store Manager, Asst Store Manager, Sales Associate - County Seat The Jean Store
05.1990 - 07.1998
University of South Florida - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education