Barbara Brooks Day
Educator
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Tutor
Hampton Roads
01.2016 - Current
- Used positive reinforcement, repetition and review to help students master challenging material.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Evaluated student progress through analysis of test scores and homework completion.
Teacher/Librarian
Aberdeen Elementary
Hampton, VA
08.2015 - Current
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
- Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
Evening Circulation Supervisor
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed circulation desk assessable to the University’s 5,000+ student body and staff
- Trained end-users in use of complex resources, reference sources, computer searches, and document delivery
- Marketed library's many services to visitors and patrons through active communication.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Education
Master of Education -
Arcadia University
Bachelor of Arts - Corporate Communications
Arcadia University
Skills
Student-centered learning
Group learning mechanics
Group and individual instruction
Curriculum Development
Adult Education
Timeline
Evening Circulation Supervisor
Christopher Newport University
01.2017 - 01.2019
Private Tutor
Hampton Roads
01.2016 - Current
Teacher/Librarian
Aberdeen Elementary
08.2015 - Current
Master of Education -
Arcadia University
Bachelor of Arts - Corporate Communications
Arcadia University