Denise Leftwich Email & Phone Number

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Meet with students one on one and utilize the Reading Partners curriculum to improve student decoding and comprehension skills.

Baltimore, MD

Substitute for lead and assistant teacher positions as assigned. Provide instruction and classroom management for grades K-3

Harlem, New York City

Met students where they were in reading and provided phonics and guided reading instruction which successfully moved them forward to higher reading levels. Provided small group instruction for math and writing.

Greater New York City Area

Substitute for lead and assistant teacher positions as assigned. Provide instruction and classroom management for Independent schools- Avenues, Caedmon Montessori,Town School, and The Blue School; Charter schools - Academy of the City,Growing Up Green,Our World Neighborhood School, and Harlem Hebrew Language Academy.

Bronx, New York

• Provided instruction in Math and Guided Reading by establishing and maintaining high expectations for students while also providing the encouragement and constructive feedback students need to feel supported.
• Assessed students reading ability to determine their independent and instructional reading levels and implemented effective educational interventions.
• Met with First Grade homeroom teachers to monitor and evaluate individual students’ learning progress based on assessment data and observations..

Greater Washington DC Area

• Established partnerships with city gardens and coordinated education activities that teach the skills and knowledge to live safe and healthy lives.
• Substitute taught in classrooms as needed on a regular basis
• Served as a main office receptionist and gatekeeper for all students, families, staff, and visitors.
• Supported the Principal, Executive Director, Operations and Instructional teams.

Bethesda, MD

• Pioneered first mixed grade classroom for the Norwood site.
• Developed and lead daily, active, hands-on lessons in reading, language arts, math and science for fifteen students during a six week summer enrichment program.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Met students where they were and brought them forward academically.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Bethesda, Maryland

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Washington D.C. Metro Area

Human Development, A

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Broadcast Journalism