Teacher Special Education
Resume:
Erik Denning
Professional Summary
Teaching Professional with proven ability to engage, inspire, and facilitate learning. Identifies student learning styles to ensure greater academic success through differentiated instruction when appropriate. Successfully promotes social-emotional problem-solving skills to maintain an inclusive classroom. Proven track record of engaging community and parent participation in the learning process.
Work History
Learning Encounters - Instructor
Los Angeles, CA
01/2009 – Current
Taught weekend courses for ERB and ISEE test preparation.
Contracted out for private tutoring, in multiple subjects, emphasis on
math
Tailored curriculum to meet individual student needs
Scoot Education - Substitute Teacher
Los Angeles, CA
09/2018 - Current
Taught a wide range of subjects, spanning preschool through high school.
Adhered to the curriculum and lesson plans provided by the regular teacher,
following procedures and achieving lesson goals.
Created lessons relevant to currently classroom themes
Maintained continuity of classroom routines and expectations
Harkham Hillel Hebrew Academy - Teacher
Los Angeles, CA
11/2015 - 06/2018
4th – 6th grade science teacher
7th – 8th grade pre-algebra teacher
Created curriculum, lesson plans, and assessments for multiple grade
levels and subject areas
Identified appropriate academic resources to support instruction and
learning
Produced and managed annual Science Fair, including event planning,
participation guidelines, and student mentoring
Temple Israel of Hollywood Day School - Teacher
Los Angeles, CA
01/1995 - 06/2015
Math and Science Teacher
o Classroom Teacher
4th – 6th grade teacher 2005 – 2015
2nd grade teacher 1995 – 2005
o Science Coordinator and Teacher: 4th – 6th grades
Created and managed entire 4th-6th grade science curriculum and
materials
Created and ran school science fair
Provided guest speakers to supplement science themes
Provided many hands-on investigations, using authentic science
equipment
Maintained a clean, safe age-appropriate environment
o Math Department Head and Teacher: 5th and 6th grades
Researched, acquired, and implemented 6th grade math program
Co-coordinated the Annual Math Night
Adapted curriculum for accelerated and remedial learners
Ensured that all students were engaged and allowed opportunities to
experience success
Provided safe learning environment for taking chances
o Excursion Leader
Coordinated and Chaperoned Annual 5th Grade Trip to Astrocamp
Chaperoned 6th Grade Students on Annual Trip to Israel
Organized class field trips
o Technology resource and point person for colleagues
Assisted colleagues in troubleshooting computer and technology
problems
Taught colleagues how to use unfamiliar programs and new
technologies
o After-school enrichment teacher
Computers
Lego Robotics
Los Angeles Unified School District - Substitute Teacher
Los Angeles, CA
01/1993 - 06/1995
● Assumed long term substitute positions
● Worked with children in a variety of special education programs
Professional Development
● Writers Workshop elementary writing program, Los Angeles, CA 2017
● Nueva Design Thinking Institute, San Francisco, CA 2014
● Sierra Education Professional Development; development of 6th Grade
language arts curriculum and instructional strategies, Los Angeles, CA
2014 – 2015
● Attended CUE's (Computer-using Educators) conference in Palm
Springs, CA 2012
● Attended NSTA's western area conference on Science education,
Portland, OR 2008
● Training and routine implementation of Responsive Classroom
strategies
● Training and application of mindfulness practices in classroom settings
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Los Angeles, CA 90048
Education
2003
CSUN
Northridge, CA
Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential : Education
1989
CSUN
Northridge, CA
Bachelor of Arts: Humanities
Passed Exams
CSET ex 2003
RICA exam 2003
CBEST exam 1992
Skills
● Mac PC
● Microsoft Suite
● Google Drive
● Adobe Suite
● Smart Board
● Schoology
● Audactiy
● iMovie
● Garage Band
Interests
● Drums, guitar, piano
● Astronomy
● History
● Writing
● Geology
Languages
Spanish (Intermediate)
Hebrew (Intermediate)
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