Steven L. Denaker
585.598.3381 ▪ SDenaker@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE A
position teaching Childhood/MSTE Education in grades 1-6.
EDUCATION
BS, Math Science Technology Education and
Childhood Education, December 2005
GPA 3.66 Deans List
Recipient, Transfer Achievement Scholarship
RELATED STUDENT TEACHING
EXPERIENCE
4th Grade General
Education Classroom
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Taught every subject, performed assessments, grades tests, performed DRA
reading assessments to determine reading level of students
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Utilized mobile lab and taught students to produce PowerPoint
presentations on summer reading; presentations included graphics, pictures and
an emphasis on public speaking skills
School #45
2nd Grade General Education Classroom
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Taught every subject including guided
reading, word study, math with manipulatives, science, and social studies;
performed assessments
OBSERVATIONS AND METHODS
School #15 Children’s School of Rochester
6th Grade General
Education Classroom
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Taught social studies and reading to class with large number of
students with English as a second language
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Assisted struggling students to source materials appropriate to their
reading and comprehension level
Sherman Elementary, Rush-Henrietta, NY
1st grade General
Education Double Classroom
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Collaborated closely with both main teachers in double classroom,
working with small groups on ‘Guided Reading’ and as needed
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Performed a ‘BRI’ on each student to determine reading readiness
YMCA
of Greater Rochester, Southeast Rochester, NY 1999-2005
CATCH
Coordinator (2004-2005)
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Introduced program for child health which encompassed a curriculum
that encouraged healthy eating, physical
exercise, drug free activities and other health related issues
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Trained and acted as point person for instructor specialists at all nine
after- school care sites in intricacies and expectations of program
Site Coordinator (2002-2004)
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Planned weekly
curriculum for childcare site providing pre and after school care for up to 70
children grades K-6; developed and implemented activities designed to assist
children in developing social, character, academic and physical skills.
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Managed staff of
ten in childcare; provided training, mentoring and constructive feedback as
appropriate.
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Tactfully
communicated with parents regarding ongoing issues and concerns; collaborated
in developing and implementing strategies to assist children in reaching their
potential.
General Staff (1999-2002)
Cub
Adventure Camp, Naples, NY 1995-Present
Camp
Director (Pending Summer 2006)
Program Director (2003-2005)
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Manage 40 staff
in resident camp setting for up to 220 children ages 6-10 with parent/adult
partners.
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Plan and
implement diverse program activities for 5 themed groups within each camp
session designed to develop skills and enhance relationships.
·
Hire and Train
staff; develop collaborative relationships and provided ongoing support;
complete performance reviews with skills recognition and constructive feedback.
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Troubleshoot
issues and communicate with parents as appropriate
Village Director (1999-2003)
Village Aide (1997-1999)
Counselor in Training (1995-1997)
Big Brothers
Big Sisters of Rochester, Rochester,
NY 2003-2004
Mentor a “little” in activities
BSA,
Otetiana Council, Rochester, NY 2000-
Present
Assistant
Scoutmaster Troop 129
AWARDS YMCA Do Something Good
Award, 2002
YMCA Character Award, 2002
NYS-SUCF Scholarship, 2000
Eagle Scout T129 Pittsford, 2000
LANGUAGES Fluent in American Sign Language.
COMPUTER Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Internet, FrontPage, Swish, Geometer’s Sketchpad, HyperStudio
VOLUNTEER
Otetiana Council Camp Programs Committee
Otetiana Council Order of the Arrow
Parent Advisory Committee for
YMCA Childcare
YMCA - United Way Campaign
YMCA - Invest in Youth Campaign