Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Teacher

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, UT
01-2020

Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences With Elementary Education

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO
05-2007

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
Brandy Desbien