Maria St. Denis

Saranac Central School

Saranac, NY

08.1988 - 06.2019

Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards.
Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.