Brandy Desbien
Brighton,CO
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Boulder Valley School District, excelling in classroom management and relationship building. Leveraged differentiated instruction to enhance student engagement and foster a supportive learning environment. Committed to professional growth and mentoring, I effectively integrated social-emotional learning to enrich student experiences.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Boulder Valley School District Re-2
08.2010 - 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 positively reinforcing established expectations.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as targeted small group and individual instruction, collaborative learning, and hands-on activities.
- Used data driven instruction to differentiate student learning through targeted interventions, small group instruction, and reteaching..
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Coordinated with language specialists to support English Language Learners, fostering more inclusive classroom.
Teacher
Jefferson County School District
08.2007 - 05.2010
Education
Master of Arts - K-6 Mathematics
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01-2020
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences With Elementary Education
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO05-2007
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive role model and mentor
- Growth mindset
- Classroom instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Social-emotional learning training
Timeline
Teacher
Boulder Valley School District Re-2
08.2010 - Current
Teacher
Jefferson County School District
08.2007 - 05.2010
Master of Arts - K-6 Mathematics
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences With Elementary Education
Metropolitan State University of Denver
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