Brenda Schmidt

• Co-teach GED/CNA classes
• Reinstated the GED proram at The Nebraska Department of Corrections Center with an average of 97% rate in academic gains.
• Improve student understanding by planning for individual academic success.
• Revise/adapt coursework to boost student learning and retention.
• Improve student performance by setting individual goals and communicating performance metrics so individuals are aware of their growth and needs.

• Explore and establish opportunities to incorporate educational and after- school programs into existing services.

• Develop and implement marketing strategies to locate potential foster care families and increase visibility and knowledge of Jenda Family Services..

• Zeman Elementary- Taught Reading Recovery™ 08/2016-05/2020
• Zeman Elementary- Taught Reading Intervention 08/2020-05/2022
• Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
• Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
• Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators

• Goodrich Middle School- 10/05- 05/09
• Mickle Middle School- 08/09- 05/16
• Taught reading decoding, fluency, and comprehension skills to students performing below grade level.
• Analyzed student data in order to monitor growth and future planning.
• Supervised small reading groups of students.
• Collaborated with classroom teacher to ensure academic success for all learners.

• Belmont Elementary- 08/2001-05/2003. 5th grade teacher and continued on with same class to 6th grade.
• Goodrich Middle School- 08/2003-10/2004. Organized transition from 6th grade at elementary schools to middle schools. Taught 6th grade until moving into position of Reading Teacher.
• Prepared instructional materials, evaluated, student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
• Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration to improve student academic performance and relationships.