Denise Wood
Chesterfield,VA
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Caring Teacher with 37 years of experience in Child Development instruction. Expert in closely monitoring student progress while implementing modern educational techniques into daily practices. Committed to long-term student success through well-rounded educations. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Assistant Teacher position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Precious Time Childcare
1600 Early Settlers Road
03.2005 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Teacher
The Copeland School
1600 Early Settlers Road
11.1986 - 03.2005
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Education
Graduated -
Monacan High School
Richmond, VA06.1987
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Group Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Student-Centered Learning
- Child Development
- Motivating Students
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Classroom Management
- Creative problem-solving
- Time management
- Active listening
- Professional development
- Positive Reinforcement
- Relationship Building
- Team Collaboration
- Positive Learning Environment
Certification
- Im certified in First-Aid and CPR Training - I have many hours of training for my profession. I have training certificates in Child Education. I been a child care provider for 38 years.
Timeline
Teacher
Precious Time Childcare
03.2005 - Current
Teacher
The Copeland School
11.1986 - 03.2005
Graduated -
Monacan High School