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Brenda Spanjer

McMinnville,TN

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Caring teacher with valuable experiences committed to student success through well-rounded learning.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Homeschool Teacher

Elementary, Pre-K To 5th Grade
08.2020 - Current
  • Managed homeschool schedules effectively, balancing extracurricular activities with academic requirements for well-rounded development.
  • Researched and chose appropriate curriculum to meet children's abilities and grade levels.
  • Emphasized practical life skills alongside academics, preparing students for future independence and decision-making abilities.
  • Organized hands-on instructional activities to supplement textbook instruction to engage and motivate students.

Cub Scout Den Leader

Pack 888
08.2020 - Current
  • Completed Youth Protection, den leader, and committee member training to
  • Planned weekly activities for scouts, including service and community projects.
  • Coordinated with other leaders and communicated regularly with families of scouts.
  • Enhanced scouting experience by staying updated with recent developments in the organization, participating in professional development trainings, and incorporating new ideas into pack activities.

Servant Team Leader

Community Bible Study
08.2015 - Current

*Led the Bible study class as Teaching Director, Associate Teaching Director, and Children & Youth Director

*Train and shepherd other leaders toward excellence

*Plan and share calendar

*Present weekly teaching over scripture studied

Preschool Teacher

Whitley County Central Primary
09.2007 - 05.2009
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote real-life learning through unit-based literacy and social curricula.
  • Utilized assessments to monitor student progress and individualize instruction.

2nd Grade Teacher

Whitley North Elementary
06.2006 - 05.2007

*Successfully completed Kentucky Teacher Internship Program with mentor teacher and portfolio assessments

*Achieved notable gains in student CTBS scores

Substitute Teacher

Whitley County Schools
01.2006 - 05.2006

*Effectively and creatively provided instruction and maintained classroom environment conducive for learning for various age levels and content areas

Education

No Degree - Reading And Writing Endorsement, P-12

Union College
Barbourville, KY
2010

Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Certification -

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY
07.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY
01.2006

Skills

*Lesson Planning

*Differentiated Instruction

*Word Processing

*Knowledge of Spanish

*Leadership Management

*Public Speaking

Timeline

Homeschool Teacher

Elementary, Pre-K To 5th Grade
08.2020 - Current

Cub Scout Den Leader

Pack 888
08.2020 - Current

Servant Team Leader

Community Bible Study
08.2015 - Current

Preschool Teacher

Whitley County Central Primary
09.2007 - 05.2009

2nd Grade Teacher

Whitley North Elementary
06.2006 - 05.2007

Substitute Teacher

Whitley County Schools
01.2006 - 05.2006

No Degree - Reading And Writing Endorsement, P-12

Union College

Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Certification -

Morehead State University

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

University of The Cumberlands
Brenda Spanjer