Brandy Eichinger
Saginaw,MI
Summary
Veteran elementary teacher with 27 years of K-5 classroom experience seeking a full time position to prepare future teachers with research-informed, practical strategies for today's diverse classrooms. Experienced in literacy instruction, differentiated pedagogy, and classroom management.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Saginaw Township Community Schools
09.2006 - Current
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning experiences.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development initiatives to align educational standards.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
- Promoted a growth mindset in the classroom by encouraging students to set goals, embrace challenges, and persevere through obstacles.
- Fostered love of reading in students by curating classroom library with wide range of genres and levels.
Elementary School Teacher
Indianapolis Public Schools
11.2000 - 06.2006
- Successfully improved Spanish-speaking students' English grammar and vocabulary levels through written and interactive activities.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to English Language Learners to increase student understanding.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations, adjusting instruction as needed.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Reading And Literacy
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education And Elementary Education
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.1998
Skills
- Technology integration
- Differentiated instruction
- Problem-solving skills
- Classroom management
- Multitasking and organization
- Cultural awareness
- Elementary education
- Collaborative teamwork
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Empathy and patience
- Verbal and written communication
- Behavioral management
Group and individual instruction
Relationship building
Classroom management
Team collaboration
Time management
Organizational skills
Elementary education
Problem-solving skills
Differentiated instruction
Additional Information
*Saginaw Township Education Association building union representative for 10+ years
*Member of the school leadership team
Affiliations
*Saginaw Township Education Association
*Michigan Education Association
*National Education Association
Certification
- Brainspring Phonics First
- LETRS
- CKLA
- SIOP Training
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Saginaw Township Community Schools
09.2006 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Indianapolis Public Schools
11.2000 - 06.2006
Master of Arts - Elementary Reading And Literacy
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education And Elementary Education
Michigan State University