Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Additional Information
Timeline
Teacher

Denissa Marta

Kemp,TX

Summary

Resourceful Kindergarten Teacher successful at closely monitoring student growth and assessing comprehensive progress for individual students. Teacher designs engaging activities to enhance the educational experience.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Kindergarten Teacher

Malakoff ISD
Malakoff, TX
08.2017 - Current
  • Assessed each child's developmental needs on continuous basis.
  • Created lesson plans that aligned with established guidelines and goals.
  • Maintained record of students' progress and performance by monitoring, documenting and reporting.
  • Coordinated conferences with parents to discuss student progress and establish improvement goals.
  • Modified teaching techniques and learning resources based on individual student needs and interests.
  • Enhanced students' reading independence by implementing sensory lessons focused on phonemic awareness and word decoding strategies.
  • Referred students with potential learning difficulties to relevant support staff.
  • Implemented guidelines for student behavior management to maintain a structured learning environment.
  • Evaluated student performance and produced informative reports for parents, administrators, and fellow educators.
  • Developed positive relationships with students, families, staff members, and outside agencies.
  • Planned and implemented engaging lessons to meet the individual needs of each student.
  • Coordinated with special education professionals for individualized student needs.
  • Ensured adherence to state standards and district policies in instruction delivery.

Library Paraprofessional

Malakoff ISD
Tool, Texas
08.2016 - 05.2017
  • Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
  • Answered patron questions in-person or by phone regarding library services and resources.
  • Answered questions from patrons and helped to find desired materials.
  • Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation.
  • Helped children select appropriate reading level library books.
  • Monitored library environments to maintain safe, hazard-free settings.
  • Located library materials, resources and technologies to fulfill patron requests.
  • Organized library shelves, materials and equipment in clear, alphabetized order.
  • Kept library shelves and printed materials well-stocked and organized according to established system.
  • Maintained and updated patron records in library system database.
  • Catalogued and sorted books and library materials.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Malakoff ISD
Tool, Texas
08.2014 - 05.2016
  • Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
  • Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
  • Delivered given curriculum in one-on-one setting.
  • Assessed student social, emotional, and academic needs to plan goals appropriately. (During lessons and relayed information to Special Ed. Teacher)
  • Collaborated with other instructional assistants and teachers to provide comprehensive support to students and deliver instruction aligned with curriculum standards.
  • Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
  • Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.

Pre-K Teacher's Assistant

Malakoff ISD
Tool, Texas
11.2013 - 05.2014
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Adhered to predetermined behavior and academic plans and collaborated on adjustments.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Education

Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX
12-2016

Skills

  • Student assessment
  • Parent Communication
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Lesson Planning
  • Student Records Management
  • Differentiated Instruction

Accomplishments

  • Dean's List
  • President's List
  • Cum Laude

Certification

  • Core Subjects EC-6 Effective 05/01/2022 Expires 04/30/2028
  • ESL Effective 05/01/2022 Expires 04/30/2028

Additional Information

I am currently studying in order to obtain my Special Education Supplemental Certification. I am also in the process of enrolling in a Masters in Special Education program.

Timeline

Kindergarten Teacher

Malakoff ISD
08.2017 - Current

Library Paraprofessional

Malakoff ISD
08.2016 - 05.2017

Special Education Paraprofessional

Malakoff ISD
08.2014 - 05.2016

Pre-K Teacher's Assistant

Malakoff ISD
11.2013 - 05.2014

Bachelor of Science - Education

Texas A&M University - Commerce
  • Core Subjects EC-6 Effective 05/01/2022 Expires 04/30/2028
  • ESL Effective 05/01/2022 Expires 04/30/2028
Denissa Marta