Brenda Raiborn
Secondary Ed, Se Habla Español, Writer, Business Owner, Mentor, Digital Creator, Yoga Teacher
College Station,TX
Summary
Award-winning outside-the-box thinking educator experienced in writing content and public speaking. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students from diverse backgrounds. Enthusiastic and creative individual with a solid understanding of student development and learning styles. Experienced in developing engaging lesson plans and assessments to measure student progress.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
9
9
Certificates
2
2
Languages
Work History
Lead Educator
My Online Tutorials
College Station, TX
3 2024 - Current
- Education Outstanding Leadership Award 2024
- Achieved 5-star rating in client and student contentment.
- Increased clientele from 0-40+ over 6-months
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies, improving retention rates and overall academic success by 40%
- Adapted teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learners and utilized differentiated instruction-student centric.
- Assessed student progress regularly, using data-driven instruction to guide future lesson planning and targeted support
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with educational research and best practices.
Teacher, On-Line Educator
Varsity Tutors
College Station, TX
05.2022 - Current
- Increased grade point averages by 40%
- Established mentor perspective to support education while stressing positive reinforcement.
- 5-Star educator
Content Writer, Digital Creator
Quora, Facebook/Meta, TikTok, Instagram
College Station, TX
03.2018 - Current
- Quora content writer- 500 followers
- Quora Blog—Let's Do This: 200 followers and 21 subscribers; 882.4K increased content views, and 9.1 K in July 2024: monetized account.
- Creating, editing, and proofreading copy
FEMA Safety Assistant
BVCOG
College Station, TX
12.2014 - 07.2016
- Facilitated communications between FEMA and Public Safety within BVCOG Tri-county safety
- Continuous safety training increasing effectiveness
Fitness Specialist
Gold's Gym DBA Total Fitness
Galveston, TX
02.2004 - 01.2010
- Increased new member retention rates 30% by providing exceptional customer service and personalized fitness instruction
BEAPS Cafe-Owner
Owner-Operator
Montezuma, Guancaste, CA
07.2000 - 08.2001
- Creator, logistics coordinator, construction and operations overseer of personally financed street-side venue.
- 100% successful street-side cafe
Spanish I, II, III
Palestine ISD
Palestine, TX
07.1999 - 07.2000
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans to include culturally diverse populations, resulting in 100% passing.
- Established strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child's progress and offering tips for supporting language development at home
Lang Arts 8-9, SPA I-III, ESL, Speech, Journalism
New Summerfield ISD
New Summerfield, TX
08.1997 - 05.1999
- Developed engaging lesson plans for 25+ class sizes in all listed disciplines, including special community events to enhance opportunities for at-risk student communities.
- Effective in the book selection committee
- Led and managed the UIL Writing for Junior High participants, demonstrating effective leadership and team management skills.
- Formed Spanish Club with local social-political activities to enhance a cultural understanding in the community
- ESL testing monitor
SPA I, II, III
Alto ISD
Alto, TX
08.1996 - 07.1997
- Designed and instructed lesson plans across three unique course syllabuses for 150 students, resulting in a 100% graduation rate.
- Graduation class mentor
Teacher ESL, Life Skills, Conversational Spanish
Jacksonville ISD
08.1995 - 05.1996
- Customized study strategies based on ESL student strengths, offering positive reinforcement aligning with 100% success rate.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans
Teacher Internship, English, Computer Basics
Alto ISD
08.1994 - 06.1995
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success
Education
Teacher License - Yoga Teacher Training And National Certification
The Yoga Institute
Houston, TX 09.2006 - 2006.09
Masters Classes (No Degree Sought) - Spanish
UT Tyler
Tyler, Texas 08.1995 - 05.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts Eng & Bus Administration
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX 09.1992 - 1995.05
Associate of Arts - Education
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TX 08.1985 - 1992.05
Skills
Creative Writing
Accomplishments
- Outstanding Educational Leadership Award 2024 Education 2.0
- Lead Educator, Owner Https://Myonlinetutorials.us/
- BGR Global Enterprises, LLC
- Owner-Cafe Beaps CR, CA
Certification
Internet Mastery Course, E-Commerce
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.
Albert Einstein
Timeline
Teacher, On-Line Educator
Varsity Tutors
05.2022 - Current
Certified On-Line Tutor
03-2022
Content Writer, Digital Creator
Quora, Facebook/Meta, TikTok, Instagram
03.2018 - Current
FEMA Safety Assistant
BVCOG
12.2014 - 07.2016
Teacher License - Yoga Teacher Training And National Certification
The Yoga Institute
09.2006 - 2006.09
Fitness Specialist
Gold's Gym DBA Total Fitness
02.2004 - 01.2010
BEAPS Cafe-Owner
Owner-Operator
07.2000 - 08.2001
Spanish I, II, III
Palestine ISD
07.1999 - 07.2000
Lang Arts 8-9, SPA I-III, ESL, Speech, Journalism
New Summerfield ISD
08.1997 - 05.1999
SPA I, II, III
Alto ISD
08.1996 - 07.1997
Masters Classes (No Degree Sought) - Spanish
UT Tyler
08.1995 - 05.1999
Teacher ESL, Life Skills, Conversational Spanish
Jacksonville ISD
08.1995 - 05.1996
Teacher Internship, English, Computer Basics
Alto ISD
08.1994 - 06.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts Eng & Bus Administration
Stephen F. Austin State University
09.1992 - 1995.05
Associate of Arts - Education
Tyler Junior College
08.1985 - 1992.05
Lead Educator
My Online Tutorials
3 2024 - Current
Affiliations
- Member of Phil Theta Kappa.
- Brazos Writers
- Education 2.0
- The Teacher Project
Interests
Mental and physical health is of prime importance even more so now in a virtually dominated society. Let us all do what we can to nurture healthy ideas.
Interests
Advocating for mental and physical health is of prime importance especially now in an isolated virtual world. Let us do what we can to nurture healthy ideals and lifestyles.
Quote
A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.
Albert Einstein
Great things are done by a series of small things put together.
Vincent Van Gogh
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
Eleanor Roosevelt
If you hear a voice within you say ‘you cannot paint,’ then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced.
Vincent Van Gogh
More Info
https://www.myonlinetutorials.us/
I welcome the opportunity to lead side by side in educating our future benefactors. As an experienced classroom and online language educator, comfortable in creating, editing, and proofing non-legal copy, I value the opportunity to demonstrate what is possible in these arenas. Public speaking and creative writing, as well as expression in digital media, are all close companions in this wild, roller-coaster virtual world we currently embrace. Let's tackle the challenges of today head-on.
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