Brenda Baldwin
Pensacola,FL
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at FullBloom Okta, Escambia County School District adept at fostering relationships and enhancing student engagement through differentiated instruction. Skilled in educational technology and safety awareness, I have successfully mentored new teachers and promoted collaborative learning, ensuring students achieve academic and emotional growth.
Focused and dedicated primary school educator with twenty-five years of experience. Passionate about educating children ages 12 to 16 using various activities and organizational tools. Love working with students and at-risk-students. Expert developing lesson plans, creating custom class materials assigning classwork and grading tests. Diplomatic communicator when addressing parents and children about disciplinary actions.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Teacher
FullBloom Okta
08.2024 - Current
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction techniques.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, leading to increased involvement in their child''s education.
- Developed positive rapport with students through empathetic listening and genuine interest in their lives outside of school.
- Served on school committees, contributing valuable insights for curriculum development and policy changes.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge by attending conferences, workshops, and relevant training sessions, ensuring the most current practices were utilized in the classroom setting.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
- Offered supplemental and individualized instruction for at-risk and struggling students.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
Juvenile Probation Officer
State of Florida-Department of Juvenile Justice
05.2016 - 04.2021
- Alerted law enforcement about probation violations.
- Conducted client needs assessments based on presented issues as well as social and restorative justice models of care.
- Coordinated with mental health professionals to address substance abuse concerns and emotional well-being among juveniles under supervision.
- Testified in court proceedings as needed, providing clear recommendations based on thorough evaluations and knowledge of best practices in juvenile justice.
- Analyzed, reported and submitted statistics for funding purposes and program evaluation.
- Visited homes of youth offenders and resolved family issues.
- Coordinated and facilitated interventions with clients and service professionals.
- Investigated juveniles' activities, school attendance and employment.
- Managed caseloads effectively by prioritizing tasks, utilizing time management skills, and maintaining organized case files.
School Teacher
Escambia County School Board
01.2000 - 05.2016
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on best practices and sharing resources for instructional success.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment with clear expectations and consistent routines.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules, and language skills.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Social Science/ Psychology
The University of West Florida
Pensacola05-2008
Associate of Science - Education
Pensacola Jr. College
Pensacola, FL01-2000
Phlebotomy
Fortis College
Pensacola, FL03-1990
Skills
- Safety awareness
- Problem-solving skills
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Activity planning
- Educational technology
- Project-based learning
- Collaborative learning
- Relationship building
- Parent-teacher communication
Accomplishments
- Curriculum Implementation - Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art and physical education to pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
Certification
Juvenile Probation Officer Certified
Florida Teacher Certification (Expired)
Licensed Foster Parent
Timeline
School Teacher
FullBloom Okta
08.2024 - Current
Juvenile Probation Officer
State of Florida-Department of Juvenile Justice
05.2016 - 04.2021
School Teacher
Escambia County School Board
01.2000 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Social Science/ Psychology
The University of West Florida
Associate of Science - Education
Pensacola Jr. College
Phlebotomy
Fortis College
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