ALLISON BROWN
Elkins Park,PA
Summary
Talented, personable ESL Teacher with Bilingual Special Education degree and familiarity with diverse cultures. Delivered high-level business English instruction to international professionals. Exceptional communications skills helped clients to increase vocabulary, fluency and cultural understanding.
Detail-oriented Reading Specialist well versed in instructional design and adult learning principles. Expert in Literacy with success in creating robust training programs enabling individuals to secure meaningful full-time employment. Highly adept in writing training materials and uncovering opportunities to improve programs and outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL Teacher
Castor Gardens Middle School
09.2022 - Current
- Supported students holistically to achieve academic success.
- Supplemented instruction and increased student understanding with use of audio-visual equipment and other technology.
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
- Assessed work of adult students to evaluate progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Employed variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
- Adopted new technologies and online platforms to facilitate student learning.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Created advanced job placement training focusing on promotions, career changes and career advancement.
- Conducted group lectures and small-group instruction to teach and reinforce concepts.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
Literacy Specialist •School Testing Coordinator
Frederick County Public Schools
- ESL CERTIFIED Pre K-12
- Achieved and maintained highest standardized test scores in school for three consecutive years (90% students proficient and advanced)
- Exited 40% of ELL Students in first year as an ELL teacher
- Administered Reading Intervention with 84% students exiting on or above grade level
- Trained staff on administrative procedures for Qualitative Reading Inventory (QRI)
- Communicated with parents in Spanish and English to boost student achievement
- Collaborated in Professional Learning Communities (PLC) using horizontal and vertical planning models to align differentiated, student-centered lessons aligned with state standards and curriculum
- Co-taught in English Language Arts, STEM, and Mathematics classrooms
- Facilitated instruction using Total Physical Response techniques (TPR), think-alouds, graphic organizers, small-group instruction, realia, discovery-based and experiential learning methods, 2nd and 4th grade ELA Teacher
- Reading Intervention (Neuhaus Kindergarten, DIBELS fluency, and Really Great Reading HD Word: Essentials)
- Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity and commitment to friendly service.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.
- Reviewed, implemented and updated company records related to team activities for future reference.
- Held weekly team meetings to inform team members on company news and updates.
- Managed leave requests and absences and arranged covers to facilitate smooth flow of operations.
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
- Conducted group lectures and small-group instruction to teach and reinforce concepts.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
- Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
- Encouraged students to deepen knowledge with additional learning opportunities.
- Demonstrated principles of subject material and advanced methods to students.
Afterschool Club Teacher
Sabillasville Elementary
08.2021 - 06.2022
- (Converted to Charter School, Closed due to low enrollment)
ESL Teacher & Reading Interventionist
West Frederick Middle School
08.2017 - 06.2021
- English Language Learner (ELL), , ELA, Math, and Science Co-Teacher and Reading Interventionist (Read 180 and HD Word: Essentials)
- Conducted individualized tutoring sessions for students with additional learning needs.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Employed variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
- Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Balanced instruction, demonstration and personal work time for optimal student learning.
- Adopted new technologies and online platforms to facilitate student learning.
Summer School Teacher- EL Newcomer
Frederick County Public Schools
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Provided instructional support in English, mathematics, science, history and reading.
- Built positive relationships with students, parents and team members to achieve smooth and productive program experience.
- Developed and implemented activities to reinforce learning concepts.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
English Language Learner (ELL)
Langley Park McCormick Elementary
08.2014 - 06.2015
First Grade Teacher
Greenbelt Elementary
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- 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.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
3rd & 4th Grade Teacher and Team Leader
Prince George's County Public Schools
08.2007 - 01.2012
- Fourth Grade Level Chairperson & ELA/
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Utilized study guides and interactive study tools to increase standardized test scores.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
Classroom Teacher
Potter-Thomas Elementary
09.2006 - 06.2007
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
Fourth Grade Teacher
Henry W. Lawton Elementary
02.2006 - 06.2006
Education
Bilingual Special Education - Dually Identified Students
George Washington University, The
Washington, DC05.2014
Inquiry - undefined
2021
LETRS - undefined
2019
Reading Specialist Certification - undefined
2018
Masters - Reading Education
2017
Assessment for Maryland - undefined
2017
2016 Digital Literacy in the ELL Classroom - undefined
2017
WIDA Certification - undefined
2016
Specialized Program Individualizing Reading Excellence - undefined
2014
S.P.I.R.E) - undefined
2013
WIDA Training - undefined
2013
Co-Teaching Training for Teaching Partners (Anne - undefined
2013
Reading, Writing and the Common Core (Lucy Calkins/Heinemann) - undefined
2013
Master of Science - Reading Education, Reading Specialist Certificate
Bowie State University
Bowie State University05.2012
Teaching Reading and Writing to ELLs (K-6) CPD Course - undefined
2011
Words Their Way, Webinar Series - undefined
2011
National Board Certified Teacher Jump Start Training - undefined
2011
Interwrite and Turning Point Cohort - undefined
2010
Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) for ELL Workshops - undefined
2010
America’s Choice Model Teacher Workshop Series - undefined
2007
Teaching Certificate, Advanced Professional I, Elementary Education 1-6 & Middle School, Reading Specialist and ESOL Certified - undefined
University of Delaware, K-12
2005
Skills
- Literacy Support
- Integrating Literacy in the Content Areas
- Co-teaching
- Designing Curriculum
- Team Leadership
- Differentiated Instruction
- Innovative Teaching Methods
- Behavior Modification
- Different Learning Styles
- Student Screening
- Learner Assessment
- Reading & Writing Comprehension
- Standardized Test Preparation
Affiliations
Kappa Delta Pi
National Board Candidate
National Honors Society
Gamma Sigma Sigma
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
ESL Teacher
Castor Gardens Middle School
09.2022 - Current
Afterschool Club Teacher
Sabillasville Elementary
08.2021 - 06.2022
ESL Teacher & Reading Interventionist
West Frederick Middle School
08.2017 - 06.2021
Summer School Teacher- EL Newcomer
Frederick County Public Schools
08.2015 - 06.2017
English Language Learner (ELL)
Langley Park McCormick Elementary
08.2014 - 06.2015
First Grade Teacher
Greenbelt Elementary
08.2012 - 06.2014
3rd & 4th Grade Teacher and Team Leader
Prince George's County Public Schools
08.2007 - 01.2012
Classroom Teacher
Potter-Thomas Elementary
09.2006 - 06.2007
Fourth Grade Teacher
Henry W. Lawton Elementary
02.2006 - 06.2006
Literacy Specialist •School Testing Coordinator
Frederick County Public Schools
Bilingual Special Education - Dually Identified Students
George Washington University, The
Inquiry - undefined
LETRS - undefined
Reading Specialist Certification - undefined
Masters - Reading Education
Assessment for Maryland - undefined
2016 Digital Literacy in the ELL Classroom - undefined
WIDA Certification - undefined
Specialized Program Individualizing Reading Excellence - undefined
S.P.I.R.E) - undefined
WIDA Training - undefined
Co-Teaching Training for Teaching Partners (Anne - undefined
Reading, Writing and the Common Core (Lucy Calkins/Heinemann) - undefined
Master of Science - Reading Education, Reading Specialist Certificate
Bowie State University
Teaching Reading and Writing to ELLs (K-6) CPD Course - undefined
Words Their Way, Webinar Series - undefined
National Board Certified Teacher Jump Start Training - undefined
Interwrite and Turning Point Cohort - undefined
Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) for ELL Workshops - undefined
America’s Choice Model Teacher Workshop Series - undefined
Teaching Certificate, Advanced Professional I, Elementary Education 1-6 & Middle School, Reading Specialist and ESOL Certified - undefined
University of Delaware, K-12
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