Valerie Brooks
Ketchikan,AK
Summary
Resourceful and innovative educator with over 30 years of experience. Enthusiastic teacher eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel at UAS.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading / Instructional Specialist
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
Ketchikan, AK
08.2008 - Current
- Deliver specific instruction to address students' academic skills deficits
- Collaborate with teachers to determine curriculum efficacy.
- Verified compliance with all state and local education requirements.
- Utilized recorded data to implement actionable curriculum improvements.
- Assisted in development and adjustment of IEPs.
- Contributed to development of comprehensive employee training courses.
- Contributed to writing, editing and proofreading district level RTI manual
- Prepared reports and maintained administrative records.
- Managed school and district instructional delivery models
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
University Of Alaska Southeast
Juneau, Alaska
09.2011 - 12.2013
- Co-taught two fall semester foundational theory courses (with Dr. Marian Gonzales) for Reading Masters program. Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Developed and kindled professional relationships with students to better communicate and enhance instruction.
- Identified academic strengths and obstacles and developed instructional techniques to accommodate different learning styles.
- Worked cooperatively with other members of faculty and staff to contribute to overall institutional effectiveness.
- Managed online course materials, grading, and instructional delivery
Classroom Teacher
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
Ketchikan, AK
08.1997 - 08.2008
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Instructed groups of up to 30 students and provided individual support.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Participated in building level and district level curriculum and strategic planning committees
Education
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership And Instruction
Northeastern University
Boston, MA05.2014
Master of Education - Reading, K-12
University of Alaska Southeast
Juneau, AK05.2007
Skills
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Computer and Database Skills
- Reinforcing Learning Concepts
- Small Group Support and Assistance
- Facilitating Online Learning
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
Accomplishments
- Achieved positive student academic supports and instruction by completing detailed research projects with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved instructional team organization through effectively helping with training and scheduling.
- Collaborated as a member of numerous committees in the development of strategic plans and curriculum reviews
- Supervised team of 6 staff members.
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
University Of Alaska Southeast
09.2011 - 12.2013
Reading / Instructional Specialist
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
08.2008 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
08.1997 - 08.2008
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership And Instruction
Northeastern University
Master of Education - Reading, K-12
University of Alaska Southeast
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