Breana Stephens
Oregon City,OR
Summary
Experienced educator skilled in implementing effective teaching strategies to enhance student learning and engagement. Demonstrated success in fostering academic excellence and critical thinking through innovative approaches. Committed to building collaborative relationships with families and colleagues to support inclusive education.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Estacada School District
Estacada, Oregon
08.2023 - Current
- Promoted exploration of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all state requirements.
- Created and developed lesson plans according to students' academic needs, including both group and individual work.
- Identified children's collective and individual learning needs to plan, prepare and deliver instruction designed to maximize individual learning and capture interest.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments, modifying instruction for optimal learning outcomes.
- Provided strong social emotional learning opportunities and lessons for students to build students' SEL skills.
- Fostered healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication skills in students to enhance self-esteem and life skills.
- Enhanced student learning by optimizing a wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Collaborated with administrators to shape classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline practices that promote a positive learning environment.
- Developed strong collaboration among teachers, students, and parents through consistent communication and engagement initiatives.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student performance and classroom events.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to curriculum changes.
- Attended IEP meetings with parents, administrators, counselors, and specialists.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
Resource Specialist Teacher
Hillsboro School District
Hillsboro, Oregon
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a diverse range of students.
- Enhanced student learning by optimizing a wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities.
- Managed scheduling of special education students and teacher assistants, ensuring alignment with master schedule and optimizing resource allocation.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student centered learning.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Fostered oral language development and critical thinking skills during literary discussions.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making to identify improvement areas in curriculum and instruction methods, contributing to enhanced student performance.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to develop, plan, and implement educationally appropriate lessons.
- Collaborated with a team of faculty to develop an after-school tutorial program for students in need of extra help.
- Provided staff training, professional development, supervision and evaluation.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01-2022
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
Concordia University
Portland, OR12-2018
Skills
- Differentiated teaching
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Group instruction
- Inquiry-based learning
- Student-centered approach
- Special needs support
- Student motivation
- Technology integration
- Time management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Effective communication
- Adaptability
- Relationship building
Certification
Oregon Department of Education - Preliminary Teaching License, Elementary Education, K-12, English to Speakers of other Languages (ESOL), Elementary Multiple Subjects
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Estacada School District
08.2023 - Current
Resource Specialist Teacher
Hillsboro School District
08.2022 - 07.2023
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
Concordia University