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Elisa Denkler

Round Rock,Texas

Summary

Passionate specialist bringing 25 years of teaching experience. Self-motivated team player with a devotion to continuous learning and a joy in sharing it with others. A strong leader who exudes positivity while remaining committed to utilizing skills for student success.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

TAG Specialist

Round Rock ISD
08.2008 - Current
  • Served on leadership teams for FBE, NextGen, TAG, Social/Emotional, and Profile Creation
  • Created and facilitated professional development in multiple arenas since 2011
  • Planned and implemented curriculum for TAG Summer Camps
  • Daily make positive impact on student's academic and emotional lives
  • Support KATZ broadcast and its anchors each morning
  • Positively collaborate with teachers at FBE and within TAG community
  • Mentor new TAG teachers.

Facilitator of 30 - Hour Gifted Institute

Region 13
06.2013 - 08.2016
  • Delivered 30 hours of education to teachers on characteristics, social/emotional needs, identification, creativity, and differentiation for gifted students to multiple school districts such as Leander, Hutto, Llano, and Dripping Springs.

SPED Teacher

Round Rock ISD
08.2006 - 05.2008
  • Attended and led discussions during ARD meetings
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Helped students create positive self-identities.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)

1st Grade Teacher

St. Mark's Lutheran School
08.1999 - 05.2002
  • Effectively assessed student needs and progress.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.

Kindergarten Teacher

Naples Christian Academy
08.1993 - 05.1995
  • Created and implemented comprehensive and exciting curriculum for Kindergarten department
  • Supported and advanced school in ACSI accreditation.
  • Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.

Education

Education -

Texas Tech
Lubbock, TX
12.1992

University of Texas
Austin, TX
05.1990

Skills

  • Leadership Experience
  • Professionalism
  • Attention to Detail
  • Interpersonal Relationships
  • Highly organized and efficient
  • Encourager
  • Documentation Management
  • Effective Communication

Community Service

  • Love the Rock
  • Starry
  • Williamson County Animal Shelter
  • Brown Santa
  • Round Rock Serving Center
  • Backpacks for kids
  • The SAFE Alliance
  • JDRF
  • Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Honors

Named "Most Influential Teacher" in a RRISD Top Ten Graduate 2022

Teacher of the Year 2019

Timeline

Facilitator of 30 - Hour Gifted Institute

Region 13
06.2013 - 08.2016

TAG Specialist

Round Rock ISD
08.2008 - Current

SPED Teacher

Round Rock ISD
08.2006 - 05.2008

1st Grade Teacher

St. Mark's Lutheran School
08.1999 - 05.2002

Kindergarten Teacher

Naples Christian Academy
08.1993 - 05.1995

Education -

Texas Tech

University of Texas
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