Brenda Walkenhorst
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Results-oriented education professional with extensive experience leading learning programs for children, families, and school groups. Strong in communication, curriculum delivery, and motivation techniques. Recognized for creating interactive lessons and supporting academic progress through thoughtful assessment and feedback.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Online English Tutor
VIPKID
10.2019 - Current
- Followed VIPKid curriculum to support pronunciation, phonics, grammar, and speaking development.
- Reviewed student performance using VIPKid lesson plans and feedback forms to tailor instruction.
- Prepared interactive props and rewards to enhance engagement during VIPKid live tutoring sessions.
- Communicated progress updates to families using VIPKid parent messaging tools to foster student support.
Director of Education
Audunon Zoo
New Orleans, Louisiana
09.1998 - 08.2019
- Led education staff, docents, and volunteers across classroom and outreach activities.
- Directed Audubon Zoo education programs for visitors, schools, and community groups.
- Developed conservation curriculum aligned with Audubon Zoo mission and wildlife learning goals.
- Coordinated school partnerships for field trips, workshops, and guided zoo tours.
- Planned summer camps, family programs, and youth nature experiences at Audubon Zoo.
Education
Master of Arts - Biology
Miami University
Oxford, OHBachelor of Science - Communication
Bradley University
Peoria, ILSkills
- Online tutoring platforms
- Curriculum implementation
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Engagement strategies
- Learning objectives
- Lexical development
- Effective communication
- Cross-cultural communication
- Parent communication
Timeline
Online English Tutor
VIPKID
10.2019 - Current
Director of Education
Audunon Zoo
09.1998 - 08.2019
Master of Arts - Biology
Miami University
Bachelor of Science - Communication
Bradley University