Denise B. McMillian
Coker
Summary
Dedicated teacher with expertise in lesson planning, curriculum development, and student assessment. Committed to fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills through differentiated instruction and data-driven strategies.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Homeschooling
Coker
01.2015 - Current
- Managed daily schedules and organized materials for effective learning environments.
- Mentored students in developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
Reading Coach/ Instructional Partner
Tuscaloosa County School System
Tuscaloosa
08.2008 - 12.2015
- Coordinated professional development workshops for teachers on literacy strategies.
- Analyzed student reading assessments to inform instructional practices.
- Collaborated with educators to enhance classroom reading environments.
- Provided one-on-one coaching to teachers on effective reading instruction methods.
- Implemented school-wide reading initiatives to promote literacy engagement.
- Monitored and evaluated the effectiveness of reading programs across the district.
- Analyzed and reported on each student's progress in reading in accordance with school district's policies.
- Created lesson plans and materials aligned to state standards for reading instruction.
- Facilitated professional development activities focused on reading comprehension strategies.
- Implemented research-based best practices for teaching phonemic awareness and fluency skills.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to design targeted interventions for identified students.
- Monitored student progress, analyzed data, and adjusted instructional strategies accordingly.
Teacher
Tuscaloosa County School System
Tuscaloosa
08.2000 - 08.2008
- Developed personalized lesson plans for diverse learning styles and needs.
- Implemented engaging activities to foster student interest and participation.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments and feedback sessions.
- Communicated regularly with parents to discuss student progress and concerns.
- Mentored students in developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood And Elementary Education
University of West Alabama
Livingston, Alabama, AL05-2004
Bachelor of Arts - Multiple Abilities of Education
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05-2000
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Student assessment
- Classroom management
- Reading instruction
- Literacy coaching
- IEP planning
- Faculty collaboration
- Instructional strategies
- Collaborative teaching
- Professional development
- Data-driven instruction
- Differentiated instruction
Timeline
Teacher
Homeschooling
01.2015 - Current
Reading Coach/ Instructional Partner
Tuscaloosa County School System
08.2008 - 12.2015
Teacher
Tuscaloosa County School System
08.2000 - 08.2008
Master of Arts - Early Childhood And Elementary Education
University of West Alabama
Bachelor of Arts - Multiple Abilities of Education
The University of Alabama