Angel Brown
Port St Joe
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated instructor and small business owner with extensive expertise in teaching principles and practices, adept at guiding students through engaging classes while emphasizing proper techniques. Proven ability to work effectively within teams to achieve goals, complemented by a strong foundation in business and administrative practices. Recognized for reliability and adaptability in diverse settings, ensuring a positive impact on customers and colleagues.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Yoga Teacher and Owner
Healing Palms, LLC
Port St. Joe, Florida
02.2025 - Current
- Design and lead three restorative yoga classes each week, promoting physical and mental rejuvenation for attendees.
- Conduct private lessons in response to client inquiries for customized learning experiences.
- Manage billing processes and payment collections to support financial operations. Create and organize invoices for client transactions. Create social media engagement and web design projects to enhance online presence. Participate in community involvement initiatives to foster local relationships.
Owner
Sunshine Crew PSJ, LLC
Port St Joe, Florida
10.2020 - Current
- Deliver consistent and professional lawn care services across Gulf and Bay counties.
- Design and implement tailored landscaping projects for residences and businesses throughout Gulf and Bay County.
- Manage operations for a client base exceeding 40 customers, including monthly billing communications and contractor management.
District Special Education Coach
Metro Nashville Public Schools
Nashville, TN
08.2016 - 05.2021
- Provided instructional coaching and compliance support to six, multi-tiered Metro Nashville Public Schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) in the Northeast Quadrant
- Provided monthly professional development to 70 special education teachers, paraprofessionals and related service providers
- Collaborated with educators to create and refine behavior plans specific to school and student needs.
- Maintained state and federal compliance for over 380 students with Individual Education Programs (IEP)
- Led initiatives to elevate special education teaching standards through strategic classroom visits. Developed comprehensive training programs to empower educators. Facilitated continuous improvement through effective communication and follow-up strategies.
- Advised general education teachers on effective differentiation techniques and coordinated behavior support interventions and placement modifications.
- Acted as a key liaison to ensure alignment and collaboration between school and district special education initiatives.
Special Education Facilitator/Instructional Coach
Metro Nashville Public Schools
Nashville, TN
08.2012 - 08.2016
- Supported and supervised school’s special education teachers and paraprofessionals
- Delivered targeted training to school staff on special education practices to enhance understanding of universal screeners, support teams, and response to intervention frameworks.
- Maintained Individual Education Program (IEP) compliance for 120 special education students
- Crafted detailed behavior assessments and intervention plans, ensuring comprehensive safety measures.
- Coached teachers on inclusive, co-teaching and response to intervention practices via classroom visits, coaching sessions, feedback and follow up
- Executed administration of scored input and data interpretation from school universal screeners on a triannual basis.
- Served as an active member of the following teams: Madison Middle Leadership Team, RTI Committee, Discipline Team, Administrative Team
- Managed comprehensive assessment process and curriculum design for alternative portfolios, serving 14 students annually.
Special Education Teacher
Metro Nashville Public Schools
Nashville, TN
08.2009 - 08.2012
- Taught reading, language arts and math to 5th and 6th grade students with disabilities
- Directed initiatives as lead member of school leadership team.
- Led a team in managing a diverse caseload of 53 students, fostering collaboration and communication among department staff. Developed strategies to improve student outcomes and departmental efficiency.
- Conducted regular evaluations using criterion-referenced tests to assess and support student progress in reading and math.
Orientation Coordinator
Camp Discovery
Gainesboro, Tennessee
05.2008 - 08.2010
- Directed and coordinated activities for a diverse group of 10 to 30 camp counselors to enhance program effectiveness.
- Completed the weekly orientation process for 100 campers with special needs per week (checking in, assigning cabins, assigning counselors, assessing special diets and nursing needs)
- Oversaw daily operations for 350 campers with special needs, ranging from ages 7 to 85, each summer.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Belmont University
Nashville, Tennessee08.2009
Bachelor of Applied Arts And Science - Communication
The University of Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee08.1998
Skills
Detailed account reconciliation
Skilled in precise typing
detailed transcription skills
Skilled in Microsoft Office tools
Report development
Certification
- Human Design Reader, 2025
- 200RYT: Registered Yoga Teacher, 2023
- Special Education Teacher (K-12), 2009, Tennessee
- ESL (PreK-12), 2012, Tennessee
Timeline
Yoga Teacher and Owner
Healing Palms, LLC
02.2025 - Current
Owner
Sunshine Crew PSJ, LLC
10.2020 - Current
District Special Education Coach
Metro Nashville Public Schools
08.2016 - 05.2021
Special Education Facilitator/Instructional Coach
Metro Nashville Public Schools
08.2012 - 08.2016
Special Education Teacher
Metro Nashville Public Schools
08.2009 - 08.2012
Orientation Coordinator
Camp Discovery
05.2008 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Belmont University
Bachelor of Applied Arts And Science - Communication
The University of Memphis