Brandin Chapman
Everett,WA
Summary
Reliable and knowledgeable educator with experience developing and delivering engaging lessons. Friendly individual enjoys helping students learn new concepts and subjects.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Substitute Teacher
Mukilteo School District
04.2022 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
- Operated computers or audio-visual aids to supplement presentations.
- Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
- Counseled students with adjustment or academic problems.
President and Head Coach
WA Blaze Fastpitch
08.2017 - 08.2020
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Increased overall team proficiency by using educational drills and activities.
- Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Developed team strategy based on knowledge of fundamentals, team member skills and competition statistics.
- Cultivated team player dedication and loyalty by teaching excellent sportsmanship and commitment.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.
- Used previous game and team data to make informed decisions regarding game strategies.
- Planned and facilitated team travel to games and events.
- Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
- Managed team budget to properly allocate for equipment, travel and other required elements of operation.
- Mentored and developed novice coaches in recruiting and scouting of student-athletes.
- Interviewed, hired, trained and oversaw 5 coaches.
- Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.
- Taught players how to run specific game plays in order to build cohesive, structured team.
- Analyzed and adjusted team strategies during games to enable flexibility and maximize success.
- Trained and mentored new coaches on fundamentals of coaching to apply best practices and strategies.
- Scheduled and organized team events, dinners and field trips to cultivate relationships and build rapport.
- Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
- Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
- Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
Drama Club Director
Places! Drama Club
01.2011 - 05.2014
- Encouraged students to perform well and learn from failure.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide safe, calm learning environment.
- Exposed students to diverse content to build perspective in drama pedagogy.
- Planned lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction.
- Adapted teaching strategies to remain inclusive to diverse learning styles.
- Evaluated student assignments and projects with corrective comments to guide future growth.
- Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques.
- Facilitated learning with aids, technology and equipment to stimulate higher-level thinking.
- Produced theatrical performances each year streamlining technical elements.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Wraparound Facilitator
Community Psychiatric Clinic
01.2010 - 04.2012
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
- Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
- Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
- Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce and prevent family conflict.
- Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
Education
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Argosy University
Seattle, WA06.2009
No Degree - Theater Acting
American Musical And Dramatic Academy - New York
New York, NY09.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts
Washington State University
Pullman, WA07.2000
Associate of Arts -
Big Bend Community College
Moses Lake, WA06.1998
Skills
- Records Management
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Activity Management
- Behavior Modeling
- Parent Communication
- Discussion Facilitation
- Lesson Planning
- Positive Reinforcement
- Activity Planning
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Special Education
- Discipline
- Test Proctoring
- Adaptable
- Relationship Building and Management
- IEP Documentation
- Instructional Technology
- Multi-Subject Instruction
- Classroom Management
- IEP Understanding
- Behavior Management
Timeline
Emergency Substitute Teacher
Mukilteo School District
04.2022 - Current
President and Head Coach
WA Blaze Fastpitch
08.2017 - 08.2020
Drama Club Director
Places! Drama Club
01.2011 - 05.2014
Wraparound Facilitator
Community Psychiatric Clinic
01.2010 - 04.2012
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Argosy University
No Degree - Theater Acting
American Musical And Dramatic Academy - New York
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts
Washington State University
Associate of Arts -
Big Bend Community College
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