Brittany DeHaven
Bay City
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Kolb Elementary, excelling in classroom management and relationship building. Skilled in data-driven instruction, I foster inclusive learning environments that promote student growth. As a curriculum assistant, I effectively facilitated adult learning, by enhancing collaboration among faculty and ensuring all students achieved their academic goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Kolb Elementary
Bay City, MI
08.2022 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
- Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into curriculum.
- Led as a curriculum assistant to facilitate adult learning.
- Participated in HIL 2.0 and the MiCIP teams to provide input to colleagues about achievement and improvement.
Teacher
Linsday Elementary School
Bay City, MI
08.2018 - 06.2022
- Taught after school tutoring sessions.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child's academic progress and social-emotional development.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
Teacher
Bridgeport Spaulding Community School District
Bridgeport, MI
09.2010 - 06.2018
- Facilitated Game Night for Kindergarten and first grade students.
- School Improvement Team Leader.
- Supervised student teachers.
- Taught Summer school to first grade students.
- Taught Camp Invention.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child's academic progress and social-emotional development.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Marygrove College
Detroit, MI12-2015
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL05-2009
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive role model and mentor
- Team collaboration
- Data-driven instruction
- Goal planning
- Group facilitation and presentations
- Team building
- Faculty training and development
Timeline
Teacher
Kolb Elementary
08.2022 - Current
Teacher
Linsday Elementary School
08.2018 - 06.2022
Teacher
Bridgeport Spaulding Community School District
09.2010 - 06.2018
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Marygrove College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Olivet Nazarene University