Reta Denson
Houston
Summary
I am a dynamic educator with a proven track record at Brazos School of Inquiry and Creativity, excelling in curriculum design and fostering student engagement. Skilled in classroom management and differentiated instruction, I have successfully mentored new teachers and facilitated professional development, enhancing teaching practices and promoting inclusive learning environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Brazos School of Inquiry and Creativity
01.2020 - 05.2025
- Designed and implemented engaging curriculum aligned with educational standards.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary projects enhancing student creativity.
- Assessed student performance using various evaluation methods to guide instructional strategies.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on classroom management and lesson planning.
- Facilitated professional development workshops, improving teaching practices across the faculty.
- Utilized technology effectively to enhance learning experiences and streamline administrative tasks.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student engagement and collaboration.
- Developed individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs, ensuring inclusivity.
Assistant Teacher
Sunshine Kids Preschool
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Highlighted lesson presented by teacher means of revising materials with students in a smaller group setting
- Help teacher preparer for the day's lesson by getting materials and supplies ready for the activities of the day.
- Oversee students in class, during lunch, bathroom breaks, and at recess.
Family Childcare Provider
Little Bees Childcare
08.2009 - 08.2012
- Observe and monitor children's play activities
- Keep records of individual children, including daily activities, meals served, and medications administrated.
- Instruct children in health and personal habits such as eating, resting, and toilet habits.
- Read to children, and teach them simple painting, crafts, and songs.
- Organized and participated in recreational activated.
- Promote children's emotional, social, cognitive, physical, and intellectual development.
Assistant Teacher
Edwards AFB Child Development Center
05.2006 - 04.2009
- Promote children's emotional and social development, understanding of other and self-actualization
- Create weekly lesson plans that promote children social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
- Maintain open communication with parents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12-2019
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
State Fair Community College
Sedalia, MO05-2017
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Motivating students
- Behavior management
- Student engagement
- Classroom instruction
- Child development
- Collaborative learning
- Differentiated instruction
- Student-centered learning
- Conflict resolution
Accomplishments
- Awarded Rookie Volunteer of the year for Durham Elementary
- Awarded Key Spouse of the year for the 509 OSS
- Awarded Volunteer of the year for Whiteman Elementary.
- Certificate of Recognition from neighborhood civic club.
Timeline
Teacher
Brazos School of Inquiry and Creativity
01.2020 - 05.2025
Assistant Teacher
Sunshine Kids Preschool
08.2016 - 05.2017
Family Childcare Provider
Little Bees Childcare
08.2009 - 08.2012
Assistant Teacher
Edwards AFB Child Development Center
05.2006 - 04.2009
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Liberty University
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
State Fair Community College