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Dina Uzzell
Teacher
Goldsboro,NC
Summary
I am a veteran middle school English Language Arts teacher with over thirty years experience teaching in Wayne County Public Schools, specifically Rosewood Middle School. I have a deep appreciation for the beauty of the written word combined with a love for the energy, enthusiasm, and zest for life particularly found in young people. I am committed to creating a well-organized, comfortable, and stimulating classroom where students can thrive and grow as readers, writers, and thinkers. My approach to teaching is to be well-planned, organized, and professional while simultaneously building relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reading Tutor
Venture Rehabilitation Group
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Worked with 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students on reading fluency, reading comprehension, literary analysis
- Partnered with classroom teachers to incorporate supplemental materials that reinforced core curriculum concepts.
- Maintained documentation of reading goals achieved and areas requiring continued focus.
- Improved students' reading fluency through tailored lesson plans and engaging activities.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a supportive learning environment that empowered them to succeed.
Middle School English Teacher
Wayne County Public Schools
08.1994 - 06.2024
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Utilized data-driven instructional methods to identify areas of improvement for individual students, tailoring lessons accordingly to optimize academic growth.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
Education
Middle School ELA And Social Studies
Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC05-1994
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Student Engagement and Motivation
- Classroom management
- Proficient in Google Classroom and Canvas
- Strong organizational abilities
- Building relationships
- Literature analysis
- Grammar principles
- Parent communication
- Team collaboration
Accomplishments
Rosewood Middle School Teacher of the Year 2006
Wayne County Distinguished Teacher 2013, 2017
Beginning Teacher Peer Evaluator (2019-2024)
Grade 7 Department Chair (various years)
Member of School Leadership Team (various years)
Wayne Collection (County Writing/Arts Publication) Coordinator (2014-2024)
School News Correspondent (News Argus) (2014-2018)
Certification
- Certified Middle School English Language arts and Social Studies Teacher (1994-present)
- NCDPI Driver's Education Certification
Interests
Timeline
Reading Tutor
Venture Rehabilitation Group
09.2024 - 06.2025
Middle School English Teacher
Wayne County Public Schools
08.1994 - 06.2024
Middle School ELA And Social Studies
Campbell University
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