DENNIS E. ANDERSON
Bakersfield,California
Summary
Successful educator with strong background as Sixth Grade Teacher. Focused on helping students learn and preparing each for higher-level education with strong foundation of good study habits. Knowledgeable about standardized testing and related teaching requirements.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Sixth Grade Teacher
Panama-Buena Vista Union School District
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Communicated openly with parents and guardians to keep everyone informed of students' progress and quickly implement improvement plans for struggling pupils.
- Assisted students in developing self-assessment skills and personal studying techniques.
- Customized lesson plans to serve needs of average, advanced and remedial students.
- Developed highly interactive and exploration-focused classroom environment for student engagement and academic success.
Substitute Teacher
Panama-Buena Vista Union School District
08.2016 - 02.2022
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Substitute Teacher
BAKERSFIELD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
09.2012 - 03.2020
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Substitute Teacher
RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT
09.2012 - 05.2016
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
VISALIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
09.2007 - 09.2012
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Student Teaching
CHERRY AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.2011 - 10.2011
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
Student Teaching
PARAMOUNT BARD ACADEMY
06.2010 - 04.2011
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Utilized various teaching techniques and strategies to engage students in learning.
Education
M. B. A - Public Administration
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
Manchester, NHM. A - Teaching, Single, History Credential
BARD COLLEGE
Delano, CaliforniaB. A. - Liberal Arts
FRESNO PACIFIC UNIVERSITY
Visalia, CaliforniaA. A - Liberal Studies
COLLEGE OF THE SEQUOIAS
Visalia, CaliforniaDiploma -
EXETER UNION HIGH SCHOOL
Exeter, CaliforniaSkills
- Student-Centered Learning
- Thinking Maps
- Community Involvement
- Multicultural Populations
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Advocacy
Affiliations
- Freemason
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
French
Elementary
Timeline
Sixth Grade Teacher
Panama-Buena Vista Union School District
02.2022 - 06.2023
Substitute Teacher
Panama-Buena Vista Union School District
08.2016 - 02.2022
Substitute Teacher
BAKERSFIELD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
09.2012 - 03.2020
Substitute Teacher
RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT
09.2012 - 05.2016
Student Teaching
CHERRY AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.2011 - 10.2011
Student Teaching
PARAMOUNT BARD ACADEMY
06.2010 - 04.2011
Substitute Teacher, K-12
VISALIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
09.2007 - 09.2012
M. B. A - Public Administration
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
M. A - Teaching, Single, History Credential
BARD COLLEGE
B. A. - Liberal Arts
FRESNO PACIFIC UNIVERSITY
A. A - Liberal Studies
COLLEGE OF THE SEQUOIAS
Diploma -
EXETER UNION HIGH SCHOOL