Brande Wolf
Bella Vista,AR
Summary
Energetic teacher driven to continue to learn and grow professionally. Understands and implements new technologies and teaching strategies. Excellent at working with different learning styles.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
3rd Grade Teacher
Anderson Elementary School
Anderson, Missouri
08.2014 - Current
- Plan lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Collaborate with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Retain student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Teach students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
Early Childhood Educator
Head Start Program
Port Jefferson, NY
08.1998 - 06.2022
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Anderson Elementary School
Anderson, Missouri
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
Instructional Assistant
R.E. Baker Elementary School
Bentonville, AR
06.2012 - 06.2013
- Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
Elementary Education Teacher
New York City Board Of Education
Queens, NY
09.2003 - 06.2011
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Alternatives For Children
Southampton, NY
06.2000 - 06.2003
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Hoftra University
Hempstead, NY12.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
SUNY Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY08.1998
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Suffolk Community College
Riverhead, NY06.1994
Skills
- Activity Planning
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Behavioral improvements
- Problem-solving skills
- Relationship building
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Special education
- Child development
- Group and individual instruction
Certification
- Special Education Certification-Missouri State
- Licensed Teacher (PreK-6th grade)-Missouri State
- Licensed Teacher (PreK-6th grade) NYCBOE
Timeline
3rd Grade Teacher
Anderson Elementary School
08.2014 - Current
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Anderson Elementary School
08.2013 - 05.2014
Instructional Assistant
R.E. Baker Elementary School
06.2012 - 06.2013
Elementary Education Teacher
New York City Board Of Education
09.2003 - 06.2011
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Alternatives For Children
06.2000 - 06.2003
Early Childhood Educator
Head Start Program
08.1998 - 06.2022
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Hoftra University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
SUNY Stony Brook
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Suffolk Community College