Blake Brookens
Florence
Summary
Experienced educator with a focus on effective classroom management and differentiated instruction. Proven ability to create engaging lesson plans and build strong relationships with students and families to enhance learning outcomes and promote student growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
Florence County School District 3
Scranton, SC
08.2021 - Current
- Create engaging lesson plans to improve student understanding and promote active learning.
- Implement differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and ability levels.
- Foster a positive classroom environment that encourages student collaboration and growth.
- Assess student progress through formative and summative evaluations.
- Evaluate data from assessments to reteach, reinforce standards through whole group, small group, and individual instruction.
- Collaborate with parents and other staff to support student development and address individual needs.
- Help students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication through the Leader-In-Me platform.
- Built positive relationships with parents to ensure families are informed and involved in their children's learning.
Kindergarten Teacher
Florence County School District 3
Scranton, SC
08.2016 - 08.2021
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
4K Teacher
Francis Marion University: Center for the Child
Florence, SC
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment that encouraged social and emotional growth.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
College of Charleston
Charleston, SCMaster of Education - Instructional Accommodation
Francis Marion University
Florence, SC2012
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Student engagement
- Individualized learning
- Mathematics instruction
- Literacy development
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Relationship building
- Positive reinforcement
Certification
LETRS Training - Completed December 2025
Timeline
2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
Florence County School District 3
08.2021 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Florence County School District 3
08.2016 - 08.2021
4K Teacher
Francis Marion University: Center for the Child
08.2014 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
College of Charleston
Master of Education - Instructional Accommodation
Francis Marion University