Denise L. Duchesneau, M.Ed.

Round Rock ISD, Round Rock, Texas, August, 2000 to May, 2023.

1. Stony Point High School:

a. English teacher: 9th and 10th grades:

• Developed lesson plans to engage students in English language learning, reading and writing.
• Worked with other teachers to support struggling students in English Language Arts.
• Assessed student progress in ELA for promotion to the next grade level.
• Created curriculum and activities focusing on reading, problem- solving skills, critical thinking, and writing.
• Prepared lessons focusing on the state- mandated TAKS testing.
• Differentiated instruction to accommodate a culturally diverse classroom that also included students in regular and special education classes.

b. District Literacy Specialist: Observe, discuss, model, co-teach lessons utilizing best practices, planning, and strategies for reading and writing; co- lead Reading and Writing Workshops in ELA; Lead TAKS Workshops for TAKS Test readiness; collect and evaluate student test data with administrators and teachers; progress monitor reading classes; keep documentation of classroom and teacher observations; complete Campus Action Plan; present reading strategies at Job- Alike and Staff Development; attended Secondary Literary Institute, 2003.

2. Stony Point 9th Grade Center:

a. English Language Arts Teacher and Pre- Ap/ TAG teacher:

• Developed lesson plans to engage students in English language learning, reading and writing.
• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Coordinated activities with other teachers to encourage interest in reading and critical thinking.

b. District Literacy Specialist: Focued on sharing strategies for reading and writing success; incorporate best practices for reading and writing strategies; completed the Campus Action Plan; trained in Culturally Proficient Literacy Coaching; selected as District Diversity trainer after months of classes taught by two Texas State professors; attended the Secondary Struggling Reader Literacy Institute, 2005.

3. McNeil High School:

a. English Teacher: 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades.

• Developed lesson plans to engage students in English language learning, reading and writing.
• Created and implemented lesson plans to foster critical thinking skills, writing, and problem- solving of students.
• Served as an advisor for extracurricular clubs or organizations, contributing to the overall development of well-rounded students.
• Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
• Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom, before, during, and after diversity training and culturally responsive teacher training.
• Prepared juniors for PSAT and SAT testing.
• Prepared seniors for TSI testing, HB-5 College readiness classes, and graduation requirements.
• Member of interview process for new English Language Arts teachers.

b. District Literacy Specialist: Diversity Trainer; focused on sharing strategies for reading and writing success; utilized strategies from the Secondary Struggling Reader Literacy Institute with ELA teachers; progress monitor reading classes.

c. 9th Grade English Language Arts Interventionist: track grades and student growth with teachers; share success strategies and focus on students presenting academic problems; meet weekly with 9th grade principal and counselor to review student academic problems, student growth, and Measure of Academic Process (MAP) computer testing results for struggling readers; MAP testing was TEKS- aligned, computer test that measured academic growth to target instructional strategies for lesson planning; presented reading strategies in Staff Development for struggling readers; taught ELA classes while I was literacy specialist and interventionist; attended ELA Writing Leadership classes (5) with Texas State Professors; designed and conducted ELA TAKS Camps; kept and studied campus and district TAKS data for teachers and administration; co-sponsor Life Court Mentoring Group, New Horizons Club; member of Campus Leadership Team.