Denise Creech

Dedicated Instructional Manager with extensive experience in educational leadership and curriculum development. Proven ability to design and deliver innovative, student-centered instruction, analyze performance data to drive improvement, and lead teams to achieve academic goals. Expertise in fostering professional growth, ensuring compliance, and implementing data-informed strategies that enhance student outcomes.

Eager to leverage strong leadership and coaching skills to advance educational excellence and student success.

Manager of Military Admissions at MedCertify (2025-07 – Present)

• Spearhead recruitment and enrollment strategies for military-affiliated students (active-duty, national guard, reserves), providing individualized advising through coaching-style questioning and dialogue.
• Supervise, train, and develop a team of 10-15 Education Advisors, fostering professional growth via structured feedback and performance coaching.
• Conduct on-site and virtual briefings to guide prospective students through credentialing and career pathway planning aligned with civilian objectives.
• Analyze enrollment and retention metrics to identify gaps and implement data-informed strategies that enhance student outcomes.
• Cultivate trust and long-term relationships with military education center personnel, driving collaborative partnerships and expanding program awareness.

Adjunct Faculty / Professor at Dallas College (2024-07 – Present)

• Design and deliver college-level instruction utilizing innovative, student-centered strategies aligned with course learning outcomes.
• Evaluate and recommend instructional materials, revise curricula, and model reflective teaching practice for continuous course improvement.
• Leverage technology platforms to facilitate learning, maintain accurate records, and generate reporting for institutional stakeholders.
• Advise and support students through registration and academic planning, applying individualized coaching approaches.

Generalist / Math Specialist (6th Grade) at Life School – Oak Cliff Elementary (2023-07 – 2024-06)

• Developed and delivered targeted, differentiated lesson plans for 67 sixth-grade students, emphasizing math problem-solving, financial literacy, and critical thinking.
• Analyzed student performance data to identify instructional gaps and implemented individualized and small-group interventions, achieving a 10% increase in standardized test scores through innovative instructional methods and mastery-based individualized instruction.
• Collaborated with campus leadership and colleagues to align instructional strategies with school-wide academic goals and best practices.
• Produced weekly classroom newsletters to strengthen family communication, build community partnerships, and improve student engagement.
• Mentored a culturally diverse student cohort, fostering mutual respect, open communication, and confidence, improving overall classroom dynamics.
• Provided coaching interventions.

Onboarding Specialist at TrueNorth Transportation (2021-12 – 2023-03)

• Managed daily operations for the onboarding department and oversaw the integration of newly hired independent contractors.
• Executed over 500 contracts via DocuSign, ensuring clarity and compliance and verifying all applicants were fully credentialed.
• Engineered new onboarding procedures and enhanced existing processes.
• Maintained compliance with internal policies and local, state, and federal regulations.
• Served as a liaison between 5 internal and 4 external departments.

504 Facilitator at Stride / K12 Online (2020-08 – 2022-01)

• Delivered individualized and small-group literacy coaching and intervention for students requiring targeted academic support in an online environment.
• Facilitated an average of 12 individualized student meetings per week, collaborating with teachers, administrators, and families to develop actionable intervention strategies.
• Designed and maintained a comprehensive Section 504 records management system, increasing data accuracy by 35% and enabling real-time tracking for over 200 eligible students.
• Led more than 600 stakeholder meetings annually, resulting in measurable academic and behavioral improvement for 90% of students served.
• Ensured flawless compliance with Section 504 regulations at local, state, and federal levels, resulting in zero audit findings and recognition for setting a district-wide compliance standard.

Elementary School Educator 1st Grade at Timber Ridge Elementary (2014-07 – 2019-05)

• Developed and implemented differentiated instructional strategies that achieved a 20% improvement in academic performance for students with diverse learning needs.
• Modeled effective instructional techniques and devised innovative real-world classroom activities that bridged concepts with global applications.
• Provided expert coaching and guidance to school stakeholders on Section 504 accommodations, streamlining implementation and achieving 100% compliance.
• Acted as a trusted instructional resource for school administrators, leadership teams, and colleagues.

Doctoral Student in Instructional Design & Technology – South College

Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning with Technology – Ashford University

Bachelor of Arts in Social Science, Concentration in Education – Ashford University