Alyssa Brenner
Oak Forest,IL
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior. Committed to nurturing the academic, social, and emotional growth of every student through innovative teaching methods and personalized support.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Maternity Substitute Teacher
Oak Forest High School
Oak Forest, IL
03.2024 - Current
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive lessons, incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities.
Paraprofessional
Bremen Hight School
Midlothian, IL
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
Student Teacher
Bremen High School
Midlothian, IL
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
- Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Provided constructive feedback on student work, guiding them toward improvement while building their confidence in their abilities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
Illinois State University
Normal, IL12.2023
Associate of Arts -
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL12.2020
High School Diploma -
Tinley Park High School
Tinley Park, IL05.2018
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student Engagement
- Organizational abilities
- Classroom Organization
- Complex Problem-Solving
Timeline
Maternity Substitute Teacher
Oak Forest High School
03.2024 - Current
Paraprofessional
Bremen Hight School
01.2024 - 03.2024
Student Teacher
Bremen High School
08.2023 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
Illinois State University
Associate of Arts -
Moraine Valley Community College
High School Diploma -
Tinley Park High School
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