1. DENISE MCCORMICK
1925 Aspen Pl, Shawnee, OK 74804 ♦ C: 9189167759 ♦ mccormickmichelle21@yahoo.com
Outgoing and dynamically positive Instructor with 26 years of experience. Skilled in delivering key points
of information to a diverse group of people.
Instructional technologies knowledge
Intuitive people management skills
Basic clerical knowledge
26 years as Educational instructor
Project management
Presentations expert
Training proposals
Taught English lessons to at least
1,000 participants
Proficient in creating and maintaining schedules
Skilled in working with special needs adults
Charismatic public speaker
Creative instruction styles and techniques
6th grade Teacher, 05/2013 to Current
Shawnee Middle School –Shawnee, OK
My position is to teach the Oklahoma state standards for Reading and English.
Instructor, 08/2013 to Current
Jim Thorpe Academy –Shawnee, OK
My position is to instruct the students on a computer program called Odyssey ware. I am helping the
students to reach their full potential and graduate with success.
7th and 8th grade Language Arts / Student Council Sponsor, 08/2011 to 05/2012
Puterbaugh Middle School –McAlester, OK
Clearly communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to all participants.
Used a variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
Addressed all questions from training program participants.
Used role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos and lectures to instruct
participants in a variety of ways.
6th grade Language Arts, 05/2008 to 08/2012
Parker Intermediate Center –McAlester, OK
Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions for new employees.
Clearly communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to all participants.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
SKILLS
WORK HISTORY
2. Used a variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
Worked with an average of 125 participants per class.
Assumed ownership of all training program initiatives.
2nd grade and 5th grade Literacy First/ 5th grade Gifted and Talented Teacher, 08/2002 to
05/2008
Fort Gibson Schools – Fort Gibson, OK
Worked with an average of 125 participants per class.
Used role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos and lectures to instruct
participants in a variety of ways.
Increased performance scores by 90% by developing new employee processes.
Supervised and coordinated activities for Literacy Stations and Assessments during annual training
seminars.
4th grade teacher, 08/2001 to 05/2002
Duncan Public Schools – Duncan, OK
Clearly communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to all participants.
Used a variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
Worked with an average of 25 participants per class.
5th grade teacher, 08/1993 to 05/2001
Poteau Public Schools – Poteau, OK
Worked with an average of 25 participants per class.
Used a variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
Administered performance reviews to evaluate each participant's progress.
5th grade teacher, 01/1991 to 05/1993
Canadian Public Schools – Canadian, OK
Worked with other teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise elementary school programs.
Supervised an average of 75-100 students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, schoolyards and on field
trips.
Cooperated with parents to support students' learning and healthy development in school and at
home.
Enforced the school's student discipline code to deal with problem situations.
Bachelor of Science: Education, December 1990
East Central University - Ada, OK
EDUCATION
3. Top 75% of class
Emphasis in Education/History/Language Arts
Continuing education in Administration
Coursework in Psychology, Communications and English
Coursework includes: Speech and Communication, Sociology and Psychology
Master of Science: Administration, May 1993
East Central University - Ada, OK
Top 90% of class
Emphasis in Administration
Coursework includes Speech and Communication, Sociology and Psychology
Coursework in Psychology, Communications and English
Career Fair Day Coordinator
Literacy First Training
Literacy First Family Night Coordinator
Assistant Principal Summer School
Summer School Reading Teacher- 9 years
Afterschool Reading Program Tutor
ELA Convening Conference - State Department Oklahoma City
Junior National Honor Society CoChair
Named "Teacher of the Year" at Parker Intermediate Center in 2011.
Named "Teacher of the Year" at Parker Intermediate Center in 2012.
Academic Quiz Bowl Champions Fort Gibson 2007
McAlester Public Schools Foundation Grant Winner 2010 & 2011
Shawnee Education Foundation Grant Winner 2014, 2015, 2016
Designed and conducted a well-received professional development workshop {Literacy Stations} for
Fort Gibson staff in [August, 2006].
References
Keely Tolin ~ Assistant Principal Shawnee Middle School ~ 405-273-0403
Colby Cagle ~ 405-273-0403
Debbie Watson ~ Jim Thorpe Academy ~ 405-273-3525
Marnie Tidwell ~ 6th grade Team Leader ~ 405-273-0403
Mandy Hillhouse ~ Reading Specialist ~ 405-273-0403
Derald Glover ~ Superintendent of Fort Gibson Schools ~ 918-478-2452
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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