Brenda Lowe
Bellevue,WA
Summary
Goal-oriented Lead Pre-K teacher with a passion for working with preschool and pre-kindergarten age students. Dedicated to positively impacting student learning and teacher wellbeing through timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials. Enthusiastic teaching assistant with significant classroom experience, committed to helping teachers manage high workloads and demanding targets by handling diverse support tasks. Strength lies in ability to connect with students and excel at multitasking. Seeking a part-time position within a 20-mile radius of the Bellevue, WA area to continue making a difference in the lives of young learners.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Lake Washington School District
- Worked with first and second graders on spelling, math, and reading
- Also served as a library assistant and playground supervisor, and assessed students through fifth grade.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Co-Lead Pre-KindergartenTeacher
Stroum Jewish Community Center
- Planned and co-taught a full preschool program for four-year-olds.
First/Second Grade Teacher
Peaceful Glen Christian School
- Taught first and second grade under the supervision of a master teacher.
Preschool/Pre-kTeacher
Early Learning Center, Lake Washington Institute of Technology
- Planned and taught lessons for circle time, art, language, math, science, sensory, dramatic play, and outdoor activities.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Community Children’s Center
- Planned and implemented curriculum, instructed children in developmental activities, supervised various activities, and assessed children's progress.
Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Early World Children’s School
- Performed similar duties as a lead preschool teacher.
Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Bellevue Christian School
2018.08 - 2024.06
- Working as a substitute Pre-K teacher starting in the fall of 2024.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
Education
60 credits Early Childhood Education -
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Kirkland WA12.2011
Skills
- Classroom Organization
- Effective Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Relationship Building
- Teacher Collaboration
Certification
- First Aid and CPR
- STARS certified
Professionalexperience
- Five years as an instructional assistant in the Lake Washington School District at Robert Frost Elementary largely working with first and second graders on spelling, math and reading, also library assistant, playground supervising and assessing students through fifth grade.
- Co-teacher of four-year old’s at Stroum Jewish Community Center, planning and co-teaching a full preschool program.
- First/second grade teacher at Peaceful Glen Christian School for seven years under supervision of a master teacher.
- Taught at Early Learning Center, Lake Washington Institute of Technology college for one year, my duties there included planning and teaching lessons for circle time, planning and facilitating art, language, math, science, sensory, dramatic play, outdoor activities and more.
- Lead preschool teacher at Community Children’s Center, my duties included planning and implementing curriculum for children in my care, performing classroom work such as instructing the children in developmental activities, as well as supervising during lunch, naps, free time, and playground periods, also planning monthly calendar for parents, I implemented room arrangement, rotation of materials, assessing the progress of each child by observations and recording developmental skills demonstrated by children.
- Early World Children’s School Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher. My duties were the same as stated above.
Hobbies and Interests
Enjoy spending time with family and friends, practicing faith activities, outdoor activities, cycling, golf, hiking. I also enjoy reading, art, music, and sight-seeing.
Timeline
Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Bellevue Christian School
2018.08 - 2024.06
Instructional Assistant
Lake Washington School District
Co-Lead Pre-KindergartenTeacher
Stroum Jewish Community Center
First/Second Grade Teacher
Peaceful Glen Christian School
Preschool/Pre-kTeacher
Early Learning Center, Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Lead Preschool Teacher
Community Children’s Center
Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Early World Children’s School
60 credits Early Childhood Education -
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
- First Aid and CPR
- STARS certified
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