Alyssa Brazil
Educator
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Goal-oriented and driven individual with three years experience teaching Kindergarten. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts through classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, and learning skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
St. Mary Elementary School
Dell Rapids, SD
08.2018 - Current
- Communicated with parents and support staff regularly to ensure instruction was meeting needs of 18 students.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature and handwriting.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
Assistant Girls Basketball Coach
St. Mary High School
Dell Rapids, SD
08.2019 - Current
- Assisted Dell Rapids St. Mary’s Girls Basketball team for two seasons.
- Established lasting relationships and increased positive team culture.
- Acted as positive role model for 25 team participants and in community.
High School Cross Country Coach
St. Mary High School
Dell Rapids, SD
08.2018 - Current
- Guided and prepared Dell Rapids St. Mary cross country team of 10 athletes to back to back Dakota Valley Conference title wins and Class B Region II title wins.
- Appeared at South Dakota State Meet three times.
Soccer Coach
Soccer Sprouts
Sioux Falls, SD
11.2017 - Current
- Coached groups of 20 youth soccer players between ages of 3-8 years old.
- Taught basic soccer skills while also establishing a fun environment that focuses on social-emotional development.
Site Coordinator
Kids Inc, Susan B. Anthony Elementary School
Sioux Falls, SD
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Directed daily operation of Kids Inc. at Susan B. Anthony Elementary.
- Developed and implemented lessons and enrichment activities that provided connection to state and Common Core Standards.
- Communicated with school staff, principal, and parents of students regularly to ensure program was meeting expectations.
- Supervised and managed staff of five to create a safe environment for all 90 students.
Education Assistant
Oscar Howe Elementary School
Sioux Falls, SD
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Worked as a personal EA with two 4th grade students.
- Differentiated instruction and curriculum to meet their developmental and learning needs.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Student Teacher
Dakota State University, Hillcrest Elementary School
Brookings, SD
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Completed student teaching experience in a 3rd grade classroom.
- Planned and implemented original lessons.
- Conducted a ten-lesson language arts unit.
- Monitored and measured student growth, achievement, and learning over the course of the semester.
Student Teacher
Fishback Center For ECE
Brookings, SD
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Planned and implemented lessons.
- Communicated with parents about education and development of students.
- Completed developmental checklists for four focus students and monitored growth.
Kindergarten Practicum
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD
10.2015 - 03.2016
- Completed 45 hours of practicum in Kindergarten classroom.
- Created original lessons and implemented them in classroom.
- Assisted classroom teacher with tasks such as, grading students’ work, keeping students on task, and organizing supplies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education and Human Science
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD 08.2012 - 05.2017
SD Teaching Certificate: Early Childhood Preparation, Elementary Preparation -
Dakota State University
Madison, SD 01.2017 - 05.2017
Skills
Classroom management
Timeline
Assistant Girls Basketball Coach
St. Mary High School
08.2019 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
St. Mary Elementary School
08.2018 - Current
High School Cross Country Coach
St. Mary High School
08.2018 - Current
Soccer Coach
Soccer Sprouts
11.2017 - Current
Site Coordinator
Kids Inc, Susan B. Anthony Elementary School
08.2017 - 05.2018
Education Assistant
Oscar Howe Elementary School
08.2017 - 05.2018
SD Teaching Certificate: Early Childhood Preparation, Elementary Preparation -
Dakota State University
01.2017 - 05.2017
Student Teacher
Dakota State University, Hillcrest Elementary School
01.2017 - 05.2017
Kindergarten Practicum
South Dakota State University
10.2015 - 03.2016
Student Teacher
Fishback Center For ECE
08.2015 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Education and Human Science
South Dakota State University
08.2012 - 05.2017
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