Brenda Dymkowski
South Lyon,Michigan
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Mentored over 20 student teachers throughout career.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Farmington Public Schools
08.1997 - 07.2023
- Taught Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Delivered online instruction from March 2020 to February 2021.
Preschool Teacher
Farmington Public Schools
08.1995 - 06.1997
- Taught Michigan School Readiness Program, Head Start, Parent Tot, Enrichment Classes, 4 year old preschool
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
Preschool and Kindergarten Teacher
Eastminster Child Development Center
08.1991 - 06.1994
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Incorporated art, music and physical activity into curriculum for well-rounded education.
- Conducted home visits to build positive relationships and enhance communication.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education With ZA Endorsement
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI05.2000
Bachelor of Science -
Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, MI12.1990
Skills
- Multicultural Populations
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Technology Implementation
- Child Development
- Positive Student Engagement
- Parent Conferences
- Student Rapport-Building
- Motivating Students
Accomplishments
- Leader and Me training and implementation withing the classroom
- State of Michigan Multicultural Community Council Rainbow Award
- Farmington Teacher Leadership Academy Year 1 & 2
- Curriculum Development
- Highly Effective Teaching Status
- PTA Liaison 5 years
- Instructional Technology Training
- Mentored 20+ Student and Pre-student teachers
- Planned, organized, and led staff development trainings.
Timeline
Teacher
Farmington Public Schools
08.1997 - 07.2023
Preschool Teacher
Farmington Public Schools
08.1995 - 06.1997
Preschool and Kindergarten Teacher
Eastminster Child Development Center
08.1991 - 06.1994
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education With ZA Endorsement
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Science -
Central Michigan University
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