1. CAREER FOCUS
SKILL HIGHLIGHTS
EDUCATION
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DENISE DUSSEAU M ED5488 West Michigan Avenue, Tipton, MI 49287 | C: 517-902-3722 | denisedusseau@yahoo.com
Never short on wit, passion, or desire for excellence.
Talented and versatile educational coach, curriculum developer, national presenter, and instructor with
more than 10 years of innovative and creative experience in education. Skillful and enthusiastic teacher
and writer looking for opportunities to respond to the growing demands of educational expectations with
both integrity and determination.
"Denise is a rare breed. She clearly lives up to her achievement as
Teacher of the Year!" ~ LinkedIn Testimonial.
Staff/Teacher Training/National
Presenter
Curriculum Development and Design
Performance Evaluation
Instructional Strategies
Instructional Coaching and
Mentoring
Leadership/communication skills
ELA Consulting
Data Analysis
Assessment
Virtual Training/Conferencing
Editorial/Proofreading Skills
CCSS Writing Specialist
Textbook Review and Selection
Parental Involvement
Committee and In-service
Leadership
Grant Writing
Technology Integration
2010 Master of Arts: Curriculum and Instruction
University of Saint Mary - Leavenworth, KS, USA
GPA: 4.0
2003 Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education
Siena Heights University - Adrian, M I, USA
Major: Language Arts Major: Children's Literature GPA: 3.7
Imagine Madison School of the Arts, Toledo, OH 2015 -- Present
Curriculum Director and ELA Coach
Coach K-8 teachers in guided reading implementation, writer's workshop, and
Response to Intervention (RTI) strategies. Develop and provide building teachers with
Professional Development opportunities in English Language Arts. Enhance instructional
practices at the classroom level and raise student achievement through modeled
lessons, co-teaching, and strategy groups.
Communicate and collaborate with teachers to plan for interventions based on
data
Assess students, analyze data, and present results to classroom teachers, team
leaders, administration, and parents/guardians
Consistently evaluate the learning styles of students and staff to improve
growth
Conduct early intervention programs in small groups and one-on-one with
students
Organize and facilitate district-wide, state, and national testing
WriteSteps, Grandville, MI, 2010 -- 2015
Senior Curriculum Developer and Professional Development Coach
Designed writing lessons that aligned to the Common Core State Standards,
researched best practices, and developmental appropriateness of students for
kindergarten through fifth grade. Directed and enhanced instructional strategies
through live and virtual professional development for both small and large group training
sessions.

2. CERTIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS
Designed an award winning (Teacher's Choice Award) K-5 spiraling writing
curriculum; including student materials, and instructional resources and
presentations
Established new assessment procedures for increased student proficiency
resulting in 98% of students showing improvement
Developed K-5 digital writing lessons infusing technology and social media
Represented WriteSteps at national and state level educational conferences
and workshops
Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills, IL, 2013 -- Present
Adjunct Professor - Instructor of Elementary Writing Strategies
Selected and developed instructional writing curriculum, managed syllabus material,
and reviewed and coordinated courseware under the direction of the Academic
Department Chair. Implemented learning objectives and exercises to train K- 8
pre-service teachers.
Evaluated student performance based on course deliverables and course rubrics
and posted to Blackboard Grade Center.
Adhered to protocol guidelines in utilizing eLearning and online exercises.
Maintained records of student attendance, progress, and participation.
Incorporated a variety of teaching methodologies to demonstrate researched
best practices of the writing workshop.
Tecumseh Public Schools, Tecumseh, MI, 2008 -- 2011
District Writing Coach and Instructional Leader
Developed, designed, and implemented district-wide writing expectations aligned
with the Common Core State Standards. Launched an after-school intensive writing
workshop to increase literacy proficiency for students in third and fourth grade. Trained
district and county educators in the areas of writing and differentiation strategies.
Developed writing content for instructor led classrooms
Spearheaded an after-school writing program for students identified as intensive
or at-risk
Monitored and analyzed data received from common assessments using Data
Director
Mentored and coached K-5 students in writing resulting in a 33% increase in
writing proficiency
Approved programs and professional development to further support writing
across the curriculum
Tecumseh Public Schools, Tecumseh, MI, 2006 -- 2012
Third Grade Teacher
Tiered lessons to meet the needs of ALL learners within team-taught, regular, and
advanced level classes. Designed and implemented daily instruction to align with
national, state, and district expectations.
Demonstrated effective classroom management techniques and classroom
expectations
Collaborated with special education staff, parents and administration to meet
the diverse needs of learners
Tracked progress of students' development with observation, pre and post,
formative and summative assessment, and self-reflection
Integrated a variety of technologies into daily instruction such as blogging,
publishing with multi media, and various digital instructional tools
State of Michigan Teacher Certifications
Elementary Education K-5 All Subjects
Language Arts 6-8
Fountas and Pinnell - Teaching Phonics in the Primary Grades
Lesley University 2014
The Effective Literacy Coach Training
Lesley University 2013
Online Writing Certification
Scribe Consulting 2013

3. DIGITAL PROFILES AND WEBSITES
6 + 1 Traits Certified Trainer
Education Northwest 2012
Teacher of the Year
University of Saint Mary 2010
Proofreading Certification
ContentETC e-learning 2010
Phonemic Awareness
Lenawee Intermediate School District 2010
LinkedIn
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Facebook - Operation EDU
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