Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
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ADRIENNE BROWN

Gibsonton,FL

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Tutor, Special Needs Students

Catapult Learning Academy
08.2020 - 05.2024
  • Developed strong relationships with students and their families, fostering open communication channels to address individual concerns and progress updates.
  • Managed challenging behaviors effectively by implementing clear expectations, consistent consequences, and positive reinforcement strategies within the classroom environment.
  • Enhanced learning experiences for special needs students by implementing individualized education plans tailored to their unique requirements.
  • Contributed to a positive learning environment for all students by fostering a culture of inclusivity, empathy, and respect throughout the entire school community.

Science Resource, Technology Resource and Gifted Teacher

Lockhart Magnet School
08.2013 - 05.2017
  • Piloted, trained, and taught PLTW (Project Lead the Way), an engineering program that is the first of its kind in Hillsborough County elementary schools.
  • Balanced individual and group instruction to accommodate different academic levels and learning styles.
  • Prepared and distributed progress reports and report cards using Canvas.
  • Communicated with parents and faculty to develop strong sense of collaboration between teachers, students and parents.
  • Organized learning resources and classroom environment to facilitate positive learning experience for over 30 students.
  • Mentored new teachers by sharing best practices and offering guidance on effective classroom management techniques.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress, fostering a collaborative approach to education.
  • Promoted positive behavior among students through consistent reinforcement of classroom expectations and rules.
  • Provided timely feedback on student work, allowing for continuous improvement in academic performance.
  • Incorporated diverse teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles, increasing overall student understanding of course material.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units that connected subject areas, fostering a deeper understanding for students.
  • Maintained and repaired classroom computers by installing and uninstalling educational software, keeping computers virus-free and upgrading systems.

Science and Math Resource Teacher

Riverhills Magnet School
08.2010 - 06.2013
  • Provided model lessons and support for math/ science teachers
  • Provided math remediation for Level 1 and 2 students
  • Provided small group lab instructions for Level 1 and 2 science and math students
  • Provided Professional Development in Math and science to teachers
  • Organized and chair School-wide events such as Math Bowl, Science Fair, Science Olympics, and Tivitz
  • Chaired the Math/ Science Committee
  • Facilitated vertical math and science PLC’s
  • Volunteered and served on numerous committees

Science and Math Resource Teacher, Gifted Teacher, and 5th Grade Teacher

Forest Hills Elementary School
08.2001 - 06.2010
  • Devised education plans for gifted students
  • Provided accelerated and tiered lesson plans for gifted students
  • Maintained accurate and in compliance paperwork
  • Organized field trips designed specifically for the Gifted students, (i.e. WonderWorks in Orlando, FL, Hands-On Museum in St. Petersburg, FL)

PEP, Gifted, and 4th Grade Teacher

Seminole Heights Elementary School
08.1998 - 06.2001
  • Devised individualized lesson plans for Gifted/ P.E.P. students
  • Provided accelerated and tiered lessons for gifted students
  • Maintained accurate and in compliance paperwork
  • Participated with students in various school and district-wide activities such as Science Olympics, Science Fair, Battle of the Books, etc.
  • Devised tiered lesson plans for various grades levels and abilities

2nd, 3rd, and 5th Grade Teacher

Lake Magdalene Elementary School
08.1995 - 06.1998
  • Devised tiered lesson plans for various grades levels and abilities
  • Reviewed and corrected homework with an emphasis on providing positive feedback
  • Conferred with parents and students on a monthly basis
  • Devised a behavior modification plan for students which was later adopted by the school
  • Served as Team Leader for Third Grade

Education

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Elementary Education

University of South Florida
01.1985

Skills

  • Executive functioning support
  • Writing support
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Data collection
  • Progress monitoring
  • Behavioral intervention plans
  • Direct instruction
  • Reading comprehension strategies
  • Mathematics instruction
  • Classroom modifications
  • Teaching and instruction

Accomplishments

  • Ida S. Baker Educator of the Year in 1995, 1997, 2003, and 2005
  • Math Bowl Team Finals in 2002, 2004, 2006, and 2007
  • Accomplished Teachers Academy in Summer of 2005
  • 3rd in the District in Tivitz Finals (5th) in 2006
  • 3rd in the District in Tivitz Finals (5th) in 2007
  • Recipient of M.A.P. for Mathematics in 2006, 2007, 2008
  • Recipient of M.A.P./ T.I.F. Award for Science in 2008- 2014, 2016
  • Teacher of the Year, 2012

Affiliations

  • F.L.A.G. (Florida Association for the Gifted)
  • H.C.E.M.C. (Hillsborough County Elementary Mathematics Council)
  • P.T.A. (Parents/ Teachers Association)
  • H.A.E.S.T. (Hillsborough Association of Elementary Science Teachers)

Certification

  • Gifted Education
  • English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Timeline

Tutor, Special Needs Students

Catapult Learning Academy
08.2020 - 05.2024

Science Resource, Technology Resource and Gifted Teacher

Lockhart Magnet School
08.2013 - 05.2017

Science and Math Resource Teacher

Riverhills Magnet School
08.2010 - 06.2013

Science and Math Resource Teacher, Gifted Teacher, and 5th Grade Teacher

Forest Hills Elementary School
08.2001 - 06.2010

PEP, Gifted, and 4th Grade Teacher

Seminole Heights Elementary School
08.1998 - 06.2001

2nd, 3rd, and 5th Grade Teacher

Lake Magdalene Elementary School
08.1995 - 06.1998

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Elementary Education

University of South Florida

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