Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Additional Information
Teacher

Brandy Friedle

Kenosha,WI

Summary

Dedicated educator with extensive experience in elementary and early childhood education, complemented by a strong background in leadership as a daycare director and team lead. Proven ability to foster a positive learning environment while effectively managing teams and enhancing educational programs. Open to relocation to Harrodsburg, KY, and authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer. Committed to nurturing young minds and supporting their developmental needs.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Affirm Leadership Christian Academy
07.2024 - 07.2025
  • Differentiated instruction to meet the individual needs of students with varying academic levels and learning disabilities
  • Created a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations for behavior and fostering a supportive community of learners
  • Assessed student progress through regular formative assessments, quizzes, tests, projects, and presentations
  • Provided timely feedback on assignments to promote growth mindset and encourage continuous improvement
  • Implemented effective classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly learning environment conducive to student success
  • Established open lines of communication with parents/guardians through newsletters, emails, parent-teacher conferences, and online platforms
  • Participated in professional development workshops/seminars/webinars to stay updated on the latest teaching methodologies and educational trends
  • Served as a mentor teacher for new educators by providing guidance on curriculum planning, instructional strategies, and classroom management techniques
  • Utilized data-driven instruction techniques to identify areas of student weakness and implement targeted interventions
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans that catered to diverse learning styles and abilities
  • Utilized various instructional strategies, such as cooperative learning, hands-on activities, and technology integration, to enhance student engagement and comprehension
  • Developed curriculum materials/resources aligned with state standards/objectives to enhance instructional effectiveness

ECE Site Director

YMCA of Kenosha
04.2023 - 05.2024
  • Supervise 5 staff members
  • Promote the center
  • Teach preschool
  • Create lesson plans
  • Open/close as needed
  • Parent communication through brightwheel
  • Attend director meetings
  • Plan safety drills
  • Follow youngster to improve rating
  • Assessing of students
  • Drive the bus
  • Set up field trips
  • Train staff members
  • Contact potential clients

Teacher

Affirm Leadership Christian Academy
12.2019 - 03.2023
  • 2+ years as lead teacher training, supporting, and assisting up to 4 teachers
  • 8+ years teaching, observing, supporting and engaging up to 30 students
  • Remote teaching
  • Curriculum planning on all core subjects
  • Lesson planning weekly on all subjects
  • Before and after school tutoring for students on academic probation
  • Helped create and design High School curriculum
  • Created, designed, and implemented PDI Camp
  • Knowledge of Grade Link, Renaissance, IXL, Duolingo, MyOn and Google
  • Facilitated after school activities
  • Benchmark testing every term and created academic interventions for each student based on their testing
  • Ability to teach multi-grades
  • Followed all guidelines expected by the school
  • Incorporated Biblical principles within the subjects
  • Utilized evidence-based teaching techniques that provide for creative teaching to service the whole child: spiritual, academic, social, emotional, and physical well-being
  • Complied with the guidelines of homework use for drill, review, enrichment or project work
  • Maintained classroom structure and daily orderly maintenance of classroom environment
  • Effectively implemented instructional programs and strategic interventions that drive results
  • Employed a variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials
  • Implemented instructional activities that foster team-orientation, peer-tutoring, and student-led instruction
  • Used data to improve instruction and improve student achievement
  • Planned a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students
  • Provided a positive learning environment that promotes thinking, problem solving, and self-advocacy
  • Demonstrated effective classroom management skills that contributed to a positive learning environment
  • Contracted to write grants

SCHOOL-AGE TEACHER

KINDERCARE
11.2013 - 01.2019
  • Aligns content of lessons to KinderCare curriculum, content, and benchmark standards and objectives.
  • Plans engaging learning experiences for students in the classroom.
  • Works collaboratively to identify practical and effective strategies to enhance the student learning experience.
  • Maintains accurate records of critical student information such as allergies, behaviors, and medical conditions and is aware of the care required.
  • Maintains a safe, student-centered classroom, which fosters student growth, collaboration, and learning experiences.
  • Develops a positive classroom culture that emphasizes respect for individual differences.
  • Fosters student ownership of the classroom environment.
  • Collaborates with students to create and establish classroom expectations.
  • Responds to parent inquiries, in a timely manner in line with KinderCare's expectations.
  • Establishes age appropriate, respectful dialogue with students.
  • Effectively, respectfully, and collaboratively communicates with colleagues.
  • Committed to ongoing personal and collaborative opportunities for self-assessment and professional growth.
  • Collects, organizes and maintains accurate records of student data including academic and social/emotional development.
  • Assisted with tours

Education

Masters of Reading - Elementary Education

Grand Canyon University
06.2020

Bachelor's - ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

NATIONAL-LOUIS UNIVERSITY
Evanston, IL
06.1999

Associate - ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

COLLEGE OF LAKE COUNTY
Grayslake, IL
06.1995

Skills

  • Tutoring
  • Grant Writing
  • Mentoring
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Fundraising

Certification

  • First Aid Certification June 2023 to June 2026
  • Illinois Teaching Certificate June 1999 to September 2025
  • CPR Certification June 2023 to June 2025
  • Food Handler Certification May 2023 to May 2025
  • Driver's License March 1991 to March 2025

Timeline

Teacher

Affirm Leadership Christian Academy
07.2024 - 07.2025

ECE Site Director

YMCA of Kenosha
04.2023 - 05.2024

Teacher

Affirm Leadership Christian Academy
12.2019 - 03.2023

SCHOOL-AGE TEACHER

KINDERCARE
11.2013 - 01.2019

Bachelor's - ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

NATIONAL-LOUIS UNIVERSITY

Associate - ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

COLLEGE OF LAKE COUNTY

Masters of Reading - Elementary Education

Grand Canyon University

Additional Information

  • SKILLS
  • Flexible
  • Reliable
  • Passionate
  • Organized
  • Team player
  • Effective communicator

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