Denise B.

White
835 28th Avenue North

Saint Petersburg, FL 33704

727-424-5432

whitede@pcsb.org

EXPERIENCED PINELLAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER (Grades K-5)

Dedicated elementary teacher eager to continue teaching career in Pinellas County Schools. Offers a proven track record of commended performance teaching in the intermediate grades, with a passion for education and an unwavering commitment to students and their families. University of Florida/Lastinger Institute Masters Program graduate and former Nationally Board Certified Teacher. 2011/2012 Pinellas Teacher of the Year Finalist.

Profile & Competencies

Creative Lesson Planner who values and includes Differentiation in Daily Lessons Knowledgeable about Instructional Best Practices Strong Classroom Management & Discipline including CHAMPS & CLS Integration of Technology to Enhance Instruction SMART BOARD trained Clinical Education Certified Two-time Receiver of the Pinellas Education Foundation Teach for Excellence Mini Grant Trained in use of Kagan Cooperative Learning Structures Data Based Decision Making in conjunction with Ongoing Progress Monitoring Teacher Inquiry & Research Facilitator Experienced in Facilitation and Delivery of Staff Development Training RTI Trained Experienced with Writing and Facilitation of School Improvement Plan Past Pinellas Math/Science Coach

Experience
Woodlawn Elementary School, Pinellas County Schools, Principal Karen Russell
Elementary Teacher (grades 3,4,5), 8/94 to present I completed my student teaching in November of 1993 at Woodlawn just prior to my graduation from the University of South Florida in December of 1993. I was a substitute throughout Pinellas County Schools in the winter and spring of 1994. I was hired as a full-time teacher at Woodlawn Elementary in August of 1994. I have taught grades 3-5 at Woodlawn over the past 18 years. Most of my teaching experience has been looping between 4th and 5th grades. I was also part of Woodlawns Multiage team for five years from 1995-2000. For one year, from 2009-2010 I was Woodlawns Math and Science Curriculum Coach. I have been the team leader for each grade level team Ive worked with for fifteen of the past seventeen years. Notable Highlights All Yearly Teacher Performance Evaluations have been outstanding from current and past administrators. Served as School Improvement Team facilitator, working closely with administration, for nine of the seventeen years at Woodlawn. Worked to ensure follow through with School Improvement Plan goals and activities as well as work with others to ensure continual improvement of school procedures and processes. Strong classroom management skills including ability to motivate, provide incentives, and interventions to best suit the needs of each differing class from year to year. Consistently seek to work with others on my grade level team to provide a cohesive and strong grade level curriculum and program through collaborative planning. Actively served on a variety of school committees such as curriculum area committees, discipline, and staff hospitality. Have been a goal manager for the School Improvement Plans Science Goal and Activities and facilitated Teacher Inquiry projects for our school in conjunction with the University of Florida Lastinger Institute for several years. Able to establish and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators/staff.

Education & Credentials

University of Florida - Gainesville, Florida Master of Education, Curriculum & Instruction, 2010 University of South Florida - Tampa, Florida Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, 1993 National Board Certification National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (1999-2009)