DENISE WEINTRAUT
Developing Lifelong Learners with Wonder and Exploration
Professional Profile
My Truths
I am an organized individual with a passionate commitment to excellence. With my proven teaching, technology, and collaboration skils, I work well in a team setting. An early adopter of technology, I communicate complex information in a clear and entertaining manner, designing individualized learning activities and unique graphic organizers to scaffold difficult concepts. I work hard to promote character education and the development of critical thinking skills thus contributing to my strong track record in improving student reading and writing skills.
Teaching Experience
Teacher of Basic Skills
Literacy Lab
Berlin Community School
Sept. 2011 - Present
Developed curriculum for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Literacy Lab classes
Aggregated & analyzed data for BSI selection & progress monitoring, gr. K-8
Planned and taught multiple technology workshops to colleagues
Coached extra-curricular, championship Battle of the Books teams
Mentored 2 new teachers
Led Professional Learning Community for 6th Grade PLC
Earned “Distinguished” rating on teacher observations
Taught Fountas & Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention program, gr. 3-5
Administered & interpreted Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessments, gr. 3-8
Performed screening testing for Child Study Team student evaluations
Evaluated student data for Intervention and Referral Services
Conducted MAP Testing of students in grades 3-8 and DIBELS testing in grades K-3
Selected for lesson plan publication in Character.org magazine.
Developed & supervised Strategic Gamers Club through CER
Incorporated cutting-edge educational technology in most lessons
Undertook extensive outside professional development (170 hours per year)
Proficiencies
Inspiring Readers
Social & Emotional Learning
Educational Technology
Certifications
New Jersey State Standard Certification
Teacher of English K-12
Middle School Social Studies
Elementary K-5
Educational Experience
A Commitment to Excellence
B.A. English,
Teacher Prep. Certification, Rutgers University
2009-2011
4.0 G.P.A.
Honors & Awards:
B. H. Jones English Dept. Award
Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society
Dean’s List
Assoc. Degree Science,
Elem. & Secondary Education, Camden County College
2009-2011
4.0 G.P.A.
Honors & Awards:
Program Excellence Award in
Elementary/Secondary Education
Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
President’s List
“Without language, one cannot talk to people and understand them; one cannot share their hopes and aspirations, grasp their history, appreciate their poetry, or savor their songs.”