Denise Crosby

375 Conestoga Way #1211 Henderson, NV 89002 702-523-5580 ~ dcrosby@juno.com

Elementary/Middle School Teacher

Dedicated, resourceful, and goal-driven professional educator with a solid commitment to the social and academic growth and development of every student An accommodating and versatile individual with the talent to develop inspiring lessons that will capture a childs imagination and lead to success Able to remain flexible, ensuring that every childs learning styles and abilities are addressed Superior interpersonal and communication skills to foster meaningful relationships with students, staff and parents Areas of Teaching Proficiency Include the Following: Assessment Tools Master Reading Therapist Literature Circle Writers Workshop Heroic Journey Guide Student Motivation Parent-Teacher Communication Correlating State and National Standards with the Montessori Curriculum ____________________________________________________________________________________ 2013 1999 2000 1986 1976 Education and Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts Elementary Education Nevada State College Henderson, NV Bachelor of Arts: Major Elementary Education Vancouver University ~ Worldwide University Vancouver, Canada Elementary 1 Credential American Montessori Society Rochester Hills, MI Elementary Certification Little Way Montessori Educational Services Lynnwood, WA Primary Credential St. Nicolas Training Center London, England/ Seattle, WA

____________________________________________________________________________________ Professional Teaching Experience: 01/2013 5/2013 Silver Sands Montessori Charter School Henderson, NV Student Teaching Teaching Lower Elementary 25 students1st through 3rd grades 09/10 1/2013 Silver Sands Montessori Charter School Henderson, NV Lower Elementary Teacher Taught 25 students ages 6 9 years of age Master Phono-Graphix Reading Instructor/Tutor ages 5 - adult 08/07- 6/1010 Foothills Montessori School Curriculum Director/Middle School Head Teacher Henderson, NV

Instruct 6th, 7th, and 8th grade math and science curriculum that include basic math, pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, earth, life and physical science. Designing and developing programs to meet the academic, intellectual, and social needs of students. Instruct in Character Education and assess student performance through anecdotal records, student-teacher

conferencing, and student portfolios. Achievements: Correlate the Nevada State and National Standards with the Montessori curriculum Staff Personal Development and continued Montessori Education Developed and implemented the Heroic Journey Program Developed and supervised a student run business Implemented a Media Class giving students experience with publishing newsletters, organizing yearbooks, creating websites, and creating videos for the school community Developed and supervised a Leadership class giving students the opportunity to serve the school community: fund raising committee, student run school assemblies, ecology committee, teaching peace lessons to the younger students Developed and implemented a Service Program both for our school community and the neighborhood community Actively engaged students in the learning process to encourage participation and allow students to take ownership of their learning 08/06-08/07 American Montessori Academy Academic Director Correlate the Michigan State Standards with the Montessori curriculum Staff Personal Development and continued Montessori education Parent/Teacher communications 07/02-08/07 Michigan Montessori Teacher Education Center Director Elementary 1/Teacher Trainer Training, evaluating, and testing of teachers in the Montessori Method Conducted Para-professional trainings for assistants in the Montessori program 08/97-06/06 Dearborn Heights Montessori Center Lower Elementary Teacher Taught 25 students ages 6 9 years of age Mater Phono-Graphix Reading Instructor/Tutor ages 5 - adult Phono-Graphix Teacher Trainer Livonia, MI

Rochester Hills, MI

Dearborn Heights, MI

1979 1997 Montessori Schools (Montessori Community School of Salt Lake, Carden Christian Academy, Carden Memorial School) Salt Lake City and Park City, Utah Teacher/Director Hand bell Director Music/Math/Science Middle School Teacher Lower and Upper Elementary Teacher

Career and Professional Development Mortensen Math Training ~ 1987 Directing Childrens Hand bell Choirs Training ~ 1988 Certified Phono-Graphix Master Reading Therapist ~ 2001 Certified Phono-Graphix Teacher Trainer ~ 2002 Schools Attuned/One Mind at a Time ~ 2003 Montessori Applied To Children at Risk/Shelton School ~ 2004 Montessori Leadership/The Center for Guided Montessori Studies ~ 2008 Teacher Educator Member of the American Montessori Society ~ since 1998