Brandy Geraets
Simi Valley,USA
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Monte Vista, Parkview Elementary School, and Santa Susana Elementary School, specializing in small group instruction and reading interventions. Adept at curriculum development and fostering student engagement, I am dedicated to enhancing literacy and math skills, ensuring every child thrives in a supportive learning environment. Committed to collaboration and effective communication with parents.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Interventionist
MONTE VISTA INDEPENDENT LEARNING ACADEMY
Simi Valley, CA
09.2021 - Current
- My first year, I was their third-grade ZOOM teacher, teaching the 3rd-grade curriculum.
- For the last three years, I have been an enrichment Zoom teacher, offering ELA and math skills to students in grades K-3 for one hour for each group. I also had an in-person kindergarten and 1st-grade class once a week, where I implemented academic enrichment for these students. Included with this job, I also taught STEAM, a K-5 Math Club, and a K-3 art class to students in person. This last school year, 2025, I had an assigned first-grade student to whom I pushed out curriculum and assignments, to the student and his family, while assessing my student for understanding.
RTI/Title One Intervention Teacher
SANTA SUSANA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Simi Valley, USA
08.2019 - 09.2025
- My first year at Santa Susana, I was an RTI teacher. I have currently gone back to the title. I have continued to work with small groups of students, grades 1-6, to help those who are struggling with math and language arts skills. I plan and implement instruction designed to support the Math and Language Arts curriculum in the regular classroom.
2nd Grade Teacher
LEARN4LIFE
Simi Valley, CA
07.2023 - 07.2025
- I worked the summers of 2022, 2023, and 2024, working and collaborating with other teachers to implement a summer program for a group of 2nd-grade students. I created a curriculum for my 2nd-grade students.
Title One Reading Intervention Teacher
PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Simi Valley, USA
10.2005 - 05.2019
- I work with small groups of students, grades 1-6, to help those who are struggling with Language Arts reading and writing skills. I plan and implement instruction designed to support the Language Arts curriculum in the regular classroom.
VCOE BTSA Mentor Program
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Mentoring a year one BTSA student
Big Springs Elementary School
02.2005 - 05.2005
- Second semester student teaching experience in Second Grade Classroom.
After School Teacher
TUTOR TIME
10.2004 - 02.2005
- Responsibilities: To plan, coordinate, and execute a daily schedule for children ranging from 5 to 10 years old. I planned games, activities, and educational centers to meet the age appropriate needs for all of my students. I also spent about one hour a day helping student’s with their homework. It was my job to provide a safe and fun learning environment for my entire group.
Justin Elementary School
09.2004 - 11.2004
- First semester student teaching experience in Fourth Grade Classroom.
Kindergarten Teacher
HALSEY SCHOOLS
10.2003 - 09.2004
- Responsibilities: To plan, coordinate, and execute a daily Kindergarten curriculum for 12 students. The subjects included in my curriculum are Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Cooking, and Physical Education. My philosophy is to create a fun and loving learning environment for all students to enjoy.
Teacher
TUTOR TIME
04.2002 - 10.2003
- Responsibilities: To work with children ages 4-6 in the pre-k development program. I helped coordinate curriculum based lesson plans while creating a fun and loving learning environment for all.
Education
Teaching Credential Program -
California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA05.2005
BA Degree - Liberal Arts (Emphasis on ART)
California State University Northridge
Northridge05.2003
AA Degree - Elementary Education
Los Angeles Valley College
Valley Glen, CA05.2000
Skills
- Teaching
- Engagement
- Collaboration
- Motivation
- Dependability
- Dedication
- Small group instruction
- Curriculum development
- Reading interventions
- Math interventions
- Differentiated instruction
- Student assessment
- Instructional strategies
- Collaboration skills
- Parent communication
- Collaborative teaching
- Response to intervention
Position Desired
Elementary School Teacher
Timeline
2nd Grade Teacher
LEARN4LIFE
07.2023 - 07.2025
Academic Interventionist
MONTE VISTA INDEPENDENT LEARNING ACADEMY
09.2021 - Current
RTI/Title One Intervention Teacher
SANTA SUSANA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
08.2019 - 09.2025
VCOE BTSA Mentor Program
09.2017 - 06.2018
Title One Reading Intervention Teacher
PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
10.2005 - 05.2019
Big Springs Elementary School
02.2005 - 05.2005
After School Teacher
TUTOR TIME
10.2004 - 02.2005
Justin Elementary School
09.2004 - 11.2004
Kindergarten Teacher
HALSEY SCHOOLS
10.2003 - 09.2004
Teacher
TUTOR TIME
04.2002 - 10.2003
Teaching Credential Program -
California State University Northridge
BA Degree - Liberal Arts (Emphasis on ART)
California State University Northridge
AA Degree - Elementary Education
Los Angeles Valley College
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