Denise Sumner
Benson
Summary
Compassionate National Board Certified Elementary Teacher with expertise in early childhood development paired with 17 years of extensive experience planning and implementing classroom instructional programs. Dedicated to monitoring student progress and maintaining schedules and routines. A team player that supports collaborative teaching and comprehensive student support. I have mentored new teachers, while being a teacher leader in the school.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Onslow County Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Developed positive relationships with parents, communicating regularly about student progress and classroom happenings.
- Provided individualized support for struggling learners, fostering a growth mindset and boosting confidence in their abilities.
- Enhanced students'' mathematical abilities through hands-on activities and real-world examples.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational best practices and improve teaching effectiveness.
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Neuse Charter School
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and behavior issues.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
- Administered and documented results of student assessments.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Devised lesson plans in alignment with state curriculum standards and created balanced instructional programs, demonstrations and work time to meet educational and instructional goals.
- Deployed assessment data to drive instruction and student mastery of standards.
Teacher
Johnston County Public Schools
08.2007 - 11.2020
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
- Maintained safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
- Instructed students individually and in groups, utilizing various teaching methods.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Encouraged positive self-esteem and mutual respect for others while instilling joy of learning and discovery.
- Identified early signs of emotional, developmental and health delays or problems in students and followed up with parents.
- Encouraged maximal development by providing opportunities for inquiry on classroom subject matter and exploration of related subjects, nurturing individual strengths and interests.
Teacher Assistant
Johnston County Public Schools
01.2007 - 08.2007
- Led instruction for small groups of children.
- Maintained safe, educational environment for students during learning and free play time.
- Assembled instructional materials for children's projects and play-time.
- Promoted calm, disciplined classroom setting for successful learning.
- Created colorful, attractive displays for bulletin boards and hallways.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Education
Master's Degree - Education
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC12.2006
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC05.2002
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Johnston Community College
Smithfield, NCSkills
- Small group and individual instruction
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Social skills development
- Excellent classroom management
- Effectively work with parents
- Growth mindset
- Special needs support
- Classroom management
- Team collaboration
Certification
- National Board Certification, - 2019 (Renewed in 2024)
Accomplishments
- I was awarded First Year Teacher of the Year for my school, and have continued to keep my expectations for myself high by continuing to learn and grow in all areas.
Education and Training
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Timeline
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Onslow County Schools
08.2024 - Current
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Neuse Charter School
01.2022 - 05.2024
Teacher
Johnston County Public Schools
08.2007 - 11.2020
Teacher Assistant
Johnston County Public Schools
01.2007 - 08.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Cape Fear Community College
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Johnston Community College
- National Board Certification, - 2019 (Renewed in 2024)
Master's Degree - Education
North Carolina State University
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