Deena Leider
Palm Coast,FL
Summary
Upbeat enthusiastic teacher devoted to promoting student learning and strengthening individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing and encouraging student growth, behavior, engagement and success through positive and forward-thinking approaches using skills such as mindfulness and Social Emotional Learning. Dedicated to creating an inclusive learning environment while promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Education Teacher
Garfield Public Schools
1996.09 - 2023.06
- Created positive learning environments for 2nd through 5th grade classrooms.
- Teaching students in self contained, departmentalized, and general/special education full inclusion classrooms.
- Creating engaging lessons for departmentalized ELA and Social Studies cross curricular instruction.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support using SEL and Mindfulness principles.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication using infusing mindfulness practices throughout daily instruction.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, language arts, and history.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated classrooms to create fun nurturing settings.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
STEM and Mindfulness Instructor
Garfield Publc Schools
2019.09 - 2021.06
- Implemented Literature based STEM instruction to 2nd through 5th gen ed, special ed, and bd students.
- Promoted Stem instruction through children's literature
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and participation.
- Introduced and practice mindfulness in classrooms, to improve academic performance, increase productivity, decrease levels of stress, depression, anxiety, and disruptive behavior.
- Practice mindfulness to create and cultivate a caring and peaceful classroom.
- Created interactive activities to engage ADHD and LD students interest and curiosity in self awareness through stem and mindfulness.
- Practiced Mindfulness principles to enhance student attention, memory, and critical awareness, promoting student's social skills, communication, and academic outcomes.
Academic Interventionist/Title 1 Teacher
Garfield Public Schools
2014.09 - 2019.06
- Conducted one on one and small group Wilson Reading Dyslexia Program.
- Provided IEP supported reading related services using Wilson Reading Dyslexia Program.
- Worked collaboratively with classroom teacher to provide WINN instruction.
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading and math progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
- Lead small reading and math groups of gen ed and special ed students using differentiated reading and math instruction.
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
- Provided tutoring and after school assistance to students requiring additional help with reading and math.
Middle School English and SS Teacher
Garfield Public Schools
1996.09 - 2000.06
- Created engaging rigorous lessons for 6th 7th and 8th grade Language Arts and 6th Grade World History classes.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Maintained classroom discipline and modeled correct behaviors.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Prepare materials for engaging lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluate, correct and grade performances of 150 students.
- Communicate student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary And History
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ05.1996
Skills
- Positive Learning Environment
- Parent Communication
- Positive Interactions
- Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge
- IEP Familiarity
- Collaborative and team oriented
- Classroom Management
Certification
- NJ Teaching Certification K-8
- Wilson Dyslexia Reading Program Level I and II Certification
- Mindfulness Instructor Certification
Timeline
STEM and Mindfulness Instructor
Garfield Publc Schools
2019.09 - 2021.06
Academic Interventionist/Title 1 Teacher
Garfield Public Schools
2014.09 - 2019.06
Elementary Education Teacher
Garfield Public Schools
1996.09 - 2023.06
Middle School English and SS Teacher
Garfield Public Schools
1996.09 - 2000.06
Master of Arts - Special Education
New Jersey City University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary And History
Monmouth University
- NJ Teaching Certification K-8
- Wilson Dyslexia Reading Program Level I and II Certification
- Mindfulness Instructor Certification
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