Brenna Green
Norwood,MA
Summary
Dynamic educator with proven problem-solving, data analysis, and communication skills. Experience includes service with Teach for America, focusing on closing the achievement gap in urban public schools. Currently teaching in Newton Public Schools, integrating technology into lessons and fostering innovative student engagement. Collaborates with colleagues to create effective, standards-based instruction tailored to diverse learning needs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Educator (K, 1st, 2nd and 4th)
Newton Public Schools
Newton, MA
09.2011 - Current
- Applied real-time data analysis to tailor instruction for improved student mastery and engagement.
- Cultivated authentic relationships with students and families through varied engagement strategies.
- Tailored instructional strategies to meet MA curriculum requirements while accommodating diverse student abilities.
- Implemented culturally responsive instructional strategies to center student identities throughout the school day.
- Collaborated with grade-level team members, special educators, ELL teachers, and specialists to ensure curriculum alignment, and to leverage individual expertise.
- Welcomed and oriented new team members to the grade level, promoting a collaborative culture.
Early Elementary Educator (Pre-K and 1st Grade)
Prince George's County Public Schools
Glenarden, MD
08.2008 - 06.2011
- Designed and implemented rigorous, standards-based instruction in six core subject areas to ensure 80% mastery of content for all students. Differentiated lessons to suit the needs of diverse learners.
- Engaged families by hosting monthly evening activities and various take-home projects.
- Used assessment results and data to drive instructional decisions, and to tailor educational experiences for students. Moved 50% of students to 'above grade level' in reading.
- Served as Evaluation Liaison and provided professional development and information to teachers regarding the new teacher evaluation system being piloted in several schools across the school district.
Education
Masters of Education - Curriculum and Instruction
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA 05-2010
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The George Washington University
Washington, DC05-2008
Skills
- Data analysis
- Culturally responsive teaching
- Curriculum design
- Differentiated instruction
- Family engagement strategies
- Collaboration skills
- Classroom management
Certification
- MA Professional License Elementary 1-6
- MA Early Childhood License Pre-K -2 (Inactive)
- SEI Endorsement for English Language Learners
- Elementary Math (1-6) Expected May 2025
Timeline
Elementary Educator (K, 1st, 2nd and 4th)
Newton Public Schools
09.2011 - Current
Early Elementary Educator (Pre-K and 1st Grade)
Prince George's County Public Schools
08.2008 - 06.2011
Masters of Education - Curriculum and Instruction
George Mason University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The George Washington University
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