Brandon Lemke
Fort Wayne,Indiana
Summary
Dedicated education support professional supporting student growth through classroom management, differentiated instruction, and positive behavior guidance. Plans adapted learning activities, assists struggling readers and English learners, and works closely with teachers and administrators to support academic, social, and personal development.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
English Language Teacher
Fort Wayne Community Schools
Fort Wayne, IN
08.2024 - Current
- Designed and implemented differentiated lessons tailored to diverse learners' needs in Fort Wayne Community Schools classrooms.
- Facilitated English language instruction in alignment with Fort Wayne Community Schools curriculum standards to enhance student comprehension.
- Modified instructional materials for English learners and struggling readers to improve accessibility and engagement.
- Maintained student records, grades, and attendance in school systems.
Inclusion Coordinator
Wellspring Interfaith Social Services
Fort Wayne, IN
06.2020 - Current
- Managed day-to-day operations of the department including scheduling tasks and assigning duties.
- Created and maintained accurate records of departmental activities, including budgets, personnel documents and project timelines.
- Monitored project progress and provided updates to stakeholders.
- Prepared reports for faith-based community outreach activities
Teacher Mild to Moderate Intervention
Fort Wayne community schools
Fort Wayne, Indiana
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Facilitated lexile growth for all students in direct classes.
- Developed lesson plans aligned with Fort Wayne Community Schools curriculum and state standards.
- Instructed students using classroom management and differentiated teaching strategies.
- Assessed student progress through tests, quizzes, and informal classroom checks.
Paraprofessional
Fort Wayne Community Schools
Fort Wayne, Indiana
08.2020 - 06.2022
Northwest local schools
Cincinnati, Ohio
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Achieved order during unstructured times such as transitions between classes, bus lines, and lunch periods.
- Identified students struggling with class materials by mentoring individually and helping with specific problems.
- Supported needs of special education students with one-on-one care, alternative testing, and group assistance.
- Improved student support by building positive relationships between parents, administrators, and teaching staff.
- Encouraged student learning by carrying out pre-planned activities such as work binders and computer learning.
- Adapted to changes in teaching techniques and student support requirements by attending numerous training courses.
- Influenced student behavior through positive reinforcement and effective modeling strategies.
- Improved performance of struggling students using personalized mentoring and tutoring.
Store Manager
Dollar tree
Cincinnati, Ohio
05.2005 - 05.2018
- Oversaw all business aspects of $200,000.00 per month store with 20+ employees.
- Directed expectations for team performance, conducted periodic evaluations, and implemented corrective actions or merit increases.
- Managed customer experiences by monitoring interactions and engagement methods to improve satisfaction.
- Coordinated incoming and outgoing product movements and implemented effective merchandising strategies to enhance sales.
- Supervised inventory control measures and worked with purchasing personnel to ensure timely and cost-effective replenishment.
- Monitored budget adherence and promoted expense control through meticulous loss prevention strategies and accurate inventory management.
- Forecasted sales projections, inventory demand, and labor requirements to develop annual budget.
- Advised human resources personnel in recruiting, onboarding, and training new team members in company policies, procedures, and service standards.
Education
Teacher Certification - Education
#T.E.A.C.H
Indianapolis, IN07-2026
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts
Excelsior College
New Albany, New YorkAssociate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Cincinnati, OhioSkills
- Differentiated instruction
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Classroom management
- Small group instruction
- Literacy support
- Special education
- Classroom support
- Student engagement
- Time management
- Task prioritization
- Social support
Timeline
English Language Teacher
Fort Wayne Community Schools
08.2024 - Current
Teacher Mild to Moderate Intervention
Fort Wayne community schools
08.2022 - 06.2024
Paraprofessional
Fort Wayne Community Schools
08.2020 - 06.2022
Inclusion Coordinator
Wellspring Interfaith Social Services
06.2020 - Current
Northwest local schools
08.2018 - 05.2020
Store Manager
Dollar tree
05.2005 - 05.2018
Teacher Certification - Education
#T.E.A.C.H
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts
Excelsior College
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College