Natasha Dennis
Teacher/Coach
Mesquite,TX
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Dedicated Basketball Coach well-versed in developing skilled players and good citizens with diverse abilities in athletic, academic and social arenas. Award-winning competitor with demonstrated track record of success in team and program leadership. Offering 4 years of experience in sports.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher/Head Basketball Coach
Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy
Dallas, TX
07.2019 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports and safety.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Trained and developed students' skills in word-processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
- Taught correct hand placement for typing and basic computer skills.
- Filled in for Dean of Students during absences.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
SEAS Program Teacher Fellow
KIPP Pleasant Grove Middle School
Dallas, TX
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Route Driver
Canteen Refreshments
Dallas, TX
03.2016 - 07.2018
- Maintained trucks while in use and inspected vehicles and mechanical tools before and after long haul drives.
- Planned daily rounds to determine most efficient way to distribute newspapers.
- Received, counted and inspected inventory for delivery.
Dispatch Manager
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Dallas, TX
02.2010 - 10.2015
- Organized and coordinated dispatch training programs for new hires and refresher training programs for existing personnel to continuously promote company vision, values and culture.
- Conferred with customers to address questions, problems and requests for service or equipment to allocate dispatch coverage during peak service times and during employee shortages.
- Tracked and reviewed charts, graphs, schedules and other statistics to to maximize on-time performance, minimize customer wait times and service disruptions.
- Coordinated repairs to vehicles to maintain fleet operations.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Help test new systems to help operations run smother.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Networking
Alcorn State University
05.2006
Skills
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Emergent Curriculum
- Learning Assessments
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Different Learning Styles
- Audio Equipment
- Online Databases
- Google Apps
- Classroom Management
- Creativity and Flexibility
- Athlete Training and Motivation
- Teacher Support
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
You will recognize your own path when you come upon it because you will suddenly have all the energy and imagination you will ever need.
Sara Teasdale
Timeline
Teacher/Head Basketball Coach
Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy
07.2019 - Current
SEAS Program Teacher Fellow
KIPP Pleasant Grove Middle School
07.2018 - 06.2019
Route Driver
Canteen Refreshments
03.2016 - 07.2018
Dispatch Manager
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
02.2010 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Science - Computer Networking
Alcorn State University
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