Dennette Gentry
Littleton,CO
Summary
Dynamic 5th Grade Classroom Teacher at Douglas County School District, skilled in fostering student engagement and collaboration. Expert in instructional strategies and relationship building, I successfully enhanced literacy development and organized enriching field trips, leading to improved academic performance and increased parental involvement. Committed to differentiated instruction for diverse learners.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
5th Grade Classroom Teacher
Douglas County School District
07.1999 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student collaboration and respect.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, adapting instruction as needed.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Analyzed student data to inform instructional decisions and improve academic performance.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that enriched the curriculum.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication and involvement in school events, increasing their support for their child''s education.
- Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Led after-school tutoring sessions for struggling students, providing additional support and targeted instruction to improve their understanding of key concepts.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners, ensuring that all students made progress toward academic goals.
- Organized field trips and guest speakers related to curriculum topics, enriching students'' educational experiences beyond the classroom walls.
Education
Master of Arts - Literacy
Boston University
Boston, MA12-2003
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO12-1995
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative teaching
- Instructional strategies
- Literacy development
- Time management
- Lesson planning
- Relationship building
- Positive reinforcement
- Student engagement
- Field trip organization
- Project-based learning
Timeline
5th Grade Classroom Teacher
Douglas County School District
07.1999 - Current
Master of Arts - Literacy
Boston University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Colorado Christian University