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Brea Wilkerson Taylor

Memphis,TN

Summary

Enthusiastic Teacher with 20+ years of experience instructing students with a wide range of skill levels and learning styles. Committed to creating motivational and collaborative learning environments that encourage social and emotional growth and inspire a love of learning.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Kelly Services
Memphis, Tennessee
11.2022 - Current
  • Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
  • Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
  • Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
  • Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
  • Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
  • Maintained rules of conduct that encouraged self-discipline and responsibility.

Girl Scout Troop Leader

Taunus Overseas Girl Scouts
Frankfurt, Germany
08.2016 - 07.2020
  • Delivered presentations and information during scheduled weekly meetings to educate participants.
  • Oversaw troop funds according to council policies and procedures.
  • Supported council fundraising efforts and initiatives with community outreach campaigns.
  • Planned, organized, facilitated and promoted diverse recreational programs.
  • Developed events and programs in consideration of needs, abilities and interests of participants.
  • Organized fun, interactive activities to address interests and community needs of troop members.

English Tutor

Self-employed
Dreieich, Germany
08.2016 - 08.2017
  • Used varied instructional resources and tools to strengthen English language skills.
  • Evaluated student needs to set lesson goals.
  • Engaged students and made lessons entertaining to hold interest and encourage learning.
  • Wrote custom materials for teaching concepts and material to supplement or replace standard materials to add interest, focus on specific concepts and meet learning needs of student population.
  • Collaborated with parents and teachers to determine student needs, develop tutoring plans and assess student progress.
  • Built student confidence through positive reinforcement.
  • Addressed student learning needs through diverse teaching styles.

Teacher

Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
Farmers Branch, TX
08.1998 - 06.2016
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
  • Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
  • Selected curriculum and developed lesson plans based on class needs.
  • Developed research assignments to encourage engagement through exploration of World history.
  • Designed lesson plans, course handouts and homework assignments based on textbook material and coursework.
  • Taught lessons encompassing range of skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading and listening.
  • Employed kinesthetic, visual and auditory approaches to make lessons interesting and interactive.
  • Integrated Smartboard and other technology-based tools to support learning objectives.
  • Facilitated extra-curricular activities such as clubs, events and community service initiatives.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
12.1996

Skills

  • Creative Learning Strategies
  • ActivInspire Knowledge
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Student Rapport
  • Positive Atmosphere Promotion

Certification

  • Tennessee Educator Licensure-Professional License #000747284 History Grades 6-12
  • Texas State Teaching Certification-Secondary History Grades 6-12
  • ESL Endorsement-Texas
  • Gifted and Talented Certification CFBISD

Timeline

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Kelly Services
11.2022 - Current

Girl Scout Troop Leader

Taunus Overseas Girl Scouts
08.2016 - 07.2020

English Tutor

Self-employed
08.2016 - 08.2017

Teacher

Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
08.1998 - 06.2016

Bachelor of Arts - History

Texas Tech University

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