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Amanda Braun

Sparta,WI

Summary

Well organized, ambitious, teacher with just over 4 years of experience. Ability to effectively plan lessons as well organizes engaging hands on, interactive learning all while creating monthly outreaches to form relationships with families. Fluently communicates both at grade level and vertically to meet the needs of all children at each level of their learning. Ability to incorporate early social skills as well as a positive learning habits into lessons that can be built on throughout the span of a lifetime. Constant collaboration and CFA data to get the support of 504 plans, IEPs, and Title intervention for those children who need the additional support to close the achievement gap. Military veteran, who has developed a great deal on professionalism, discipline, and dedication throughout many different high stress situations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Kindergarten Teacher

Tomah Area School District
01.2020 - Current
  • Collaborated and engaged in PLC process with grade level partners, special education teams, as well as vertically with first grade and 4k teachers.
  • Implemented monthly family outreach events in our building in order to build community in our school
  • Pilot team for two new curriculums for our 2024 school year.
  • Managed different levels of children in effective manner pushing all to their highest potential of learning through differentiated instruction with both small and large groups.
  • Maintained constant communication through class Dojo to keep families informed in their child's weekly activities.
  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
  • Strong RTI success through communication and planning with Title 1 teachers and aides.

4K Teacher

Tomah Area
08.2020 - 08.2022
  • Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.

Long Term Substitute

Onalaska School District
01.2020 - 06.2020
  • Worked with high behavioral special education students to successfully transition to push in learning in safe and secure classroom setting.

Aviation Boatswains Mate Equipment

United States Navy
07.2012 - 07.2016
  • Lead department on shore duty to successfully lead inspections across two different bases leading to safe and clean establishment.
  • Received two Navy Achievement medals for strong work ethic and determination to achieve safe missions.
  • Led training, tracked data and assessed trainee performance.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood/ Middle childhood Education -

University of Wisconsin La Crosse
La Crosse, WI
12.2019

Skills

  • Play based education guided
  • Class Dojo
  • RTI focused
  • CFA Driven
  • Collaboration based
  • Adaptable
  • Organized
  • Outreach Driven
  • Community involvement
  • Classroom Management

Accomplishments

  • Created all monthly outreach events for the 2023-2024 school year. Created all advertisement, teams to implement the event, and managed funds to make each event successful.
  • Committed member of PTO, note taker, to help make all of the outreach events successful while also creating bonds with parents in our community.
  • Piloted two curriculums in the 2023-2024 school year.

Timeline

4K Teacher

Tomah Area
08.2020 - 08.2022

Long Term Substitute

Onalaska School District
01.2020 - 06.2020

Kindergarten Teacher

Tomah Area School District
01.2020 - Current

Aviation Boatswains Mate Equipment

United States Navy
07.2012 - 07.2016

Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood/ Middle childhood Education -

University of Wisconsin La Crosse
Amanda Braun