Denise M. Kully
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Motivated and enthusiastic educator with a commitment to teaching students and enrich learning. Possess outstanding communication skills
and present information in a variety of ways to meet the needs of all students. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATES
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College of Saint Mary in Omaha, Nebraska |
Degree: Master’s of Education
Endorsements in Middle and Secondary Language Arts and Secondary Social Sciences.
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Lincoln, Nebraska |
Degree: Bachelors of Art
Major: Psychology and minor Sociology.
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
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Russell Middle School in Omaha, Nebraska |
Student Teacher
Assume all responsibilities of a regular classroom teacher, including assessments of students, all staff meetings, communications
with parents and unit planning. Collaborate with cooperating teacher to design lesson plans and curriculum, a multicultural unit,
perform basic duties such as recording attendance and organizing student binders, portfolios and provide individual assistance to
students, as needed.
· Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students via student-centered learning, large groups, projects and individual
work.
· Facilitate a positive environment with open communication and support.
· Encourage all students to maintain a positive environment to foster a safe and secure environment for all learners.
· Integrate technology into the curriculum, supplementing lesson plans as applicable.
· Establish and maintain positive relationships with students and colleague.
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Rockbrook Elementary School in Omaha, Nebraska |
Practicum hours (over 100 hours)
Assisted the classroom teacher with all responsibilities.
· Facilitated small groups and provided encouragement so all students were engaged in learning.
· Assisted in classroom management of sixth graders.
· Attended staff meetings and collaborated with cooperating teacher to aid in curriculum and lesson planning.
· Enhanced the classroom environment by encouraging students to engage in learning and created a positive environment.
WORK EXPERIENCE
| The Nebraska Medical Center (2003 to present) |
· Currently employed as a Psychiatric Technician, working with acute and chronically mentally ill patients on an inpatient unit.
· Responsible for determining current risk of dangerousness, identifying goals with patients and communicating with a
treatment team.
· Facilitate educational groups on an array of topics.
· Implement crisis intervention.
| Richard Young Center (1998-2003) |
· Employed as a Staffing Coordinator, applying operational and technical knowledge of ANSOS Systems, KRONOS Systems,
Microsoft Word, Excel, and SYSM.
· Prepared and presented multiple monthly productivity reports.
· Facilitated communication with over seventy-five employees regarding individual staffing needs and communicated with
outside organizations to ensure staffing needs for all units to maintain safety.
· Additional responsibilities included reviewing and entering payroll of nursing staff.
| Richard Young Center (1995-2003) |
· Employed as a Psychiatric Technician, working with acute and chronically mentally ill patients in adult, adolescent, children, and
residential units.
· Conducted interviews to determine current risks of dangerousness, identified goals with patient/family, documented specific
behaviors, interventions and patient’s responses to interventions that was communicated to a treatment team.
· Facilitated groups, reviewed educational packets, crisis intervention and designed new coping skills packets to be used by
the hospital.
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MEMBERSHIPS AND ORGANIZATIONS
| NSEA-S.E.A.N. member |