Dennette Gentry
Highlands Ranch,CO
Summary
Dedicated educator with proven skills in classroom management and student engagement. Committed to fostering effective parent-teacher communication and implementing differentiated instruction to enhance student learning outcomes.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Douglas County School District
Castle Rock, CO
08.1995 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards.
- Utilized formative assessments to evaluate student progress and tailor instruction.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance student learning experiences and engagement.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students'' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Analyzed student performance data to drive instructional improvements and interventions.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Taught in a traditional setting, along with job-sharing, departmentalized, and virtual models.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, COMaster of Arts - Literacy
Boston University
Boston, MASkills
- Classroom management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Language arts instruction
- Cooperative learning
- Lesson plan development
- Field trip planning
- Project-based learning
- Special needs students
- Instructional best practices
- Student engagement
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Douglas County School District
08.1995 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Colorado Christian University
Master of Arts - Literacy
Boston University