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Brenda McDonald

Lakeland,FL

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

8th Grade Math Teacher

Polk County School Board
08.2023 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.

8th Grade Math Teacher

Clarksville Montgomery County Schools
08.2018 - 05.2023
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.

Educational Assistant

Clarksville Montgomery County Schools
01.2014 - 05.2018

Worked with students in a self contained classroom and provided educational support along with social and emotional support. Students in this classroom met criteria for placement in an alternative educational setting, however, this school was able to provide and support these students within their current school. Created and implemented PBIS systems within the classroom and monitored behavioral and academic progress when students returned to their classroom. Organized and led meetings with administration and other classroom teachers to develop goals and implemented support systems when students returned to classrooms.

Education

Master of Arts - Teaching

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN
07.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, Iowa
12.1997

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Indian Hill Community College
Ottumwa, IA
05.1995

Timeline

8th Grade Math Teacher

Polk County School Board
08.2023 - Current

8th Grade Math Teacher

Clarksville Montgomery County Schools
08.2018 - 05.2023

Educational Assistant

Clarksville Montgomery County Schools
01.2014 - 05.2018

Master of Arts - Teaching

Austin Peay State University

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology

University of Northern Iowa

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Indian Hill Community College
Brenda McDonald