Brenna Walker
Wadsworth
Summary
Skilled in fostering a collaborative classroom environment where students work together to achieve academic and social-emotional growth. Known for creative lesson planning and the ability to develop engaging, hands-on activities that accommodate a variety of learning styles. Highly organized and able top manage multiple tasks while maintaining a structured and supportive learning environment. Experienced leader who collaborates with colleagues, parents and specialists to implement effective strategies, advocate for students, and create a positive, inclusive school culture.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
JV Head Basketball Coach
Barberton High School
11.2024 - Current
- Increased player strength, agility, and game skills through successful practices.
- Upheld safety standards at practices, games, and events.
- Promoted lifelong skills such as discipline and good sportsmanship.
Long Term Substitute
Wadsworth City Schools
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Long Term Substitute
Wadsworth City Schools
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.
Extended School Year Teacher
Extended School Year Program
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Provided small 1:1 interventions to students who qualified for ESY services in Math, ELA, and Adaptive Skills.
- Provided students opportunities for social interactions and practice social skills in a structured setting.
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Wadsworth City Schools
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Maintained a caseload of 12 students providing specially designed instruction in the areas of Math, Reading and Executive Functioning.
- Developed a cass schedule and lesson plans for each day of the week, ensuring proper minutes were met with each student.
- Collected and reported all data on goals and objectives for the end of the year progress reports.
- Co-wrote two IEPs and presented those IEPs at team meetings.
Care Giver, Special Needs
Iamboundless
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided family care for an individual with multiple medical needs that required extensive support.
Classroom Aide
Wadsworth City Schools
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Served as a classroom aide who directly supported specific needs of 12 students based on their IEP goals and accommodations
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Extended School Year Teacher
Stars and Stripes
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Provided small group and 1:1 interventions who qualified for ESY services given their Math, ELA, and Adaptive Skills.
- Provided students opportunities for social interactions and practice social skills in a structured setting.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Lake Erie College
Painesville, OH12-2024
Skills
- Data Collection
- Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Multi-Sensory Instruction
- Coaching
Timeline
Long Term Substitute
Wadsworth City Schools
01.2025 - 04.2025
Long Term Substitute
Wadsworth City Schools
01.2025 - 04.2025
JV Head Basketball Coach
Barberton High School
11.2024 - Current
Extended School Year Teacher
Extended School Year Program
06.2024 - 07.2024
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Wadsworth City Schools
04.2024 - 06.2024
Care Giver, Special Needs
Iamboundless
05.2023 - 07.2023
Classroom Aide
Wadsworth City Schools
04.2023 - 05.2023
Extended School Year Teacher
Stars and Stripes
05.2021 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Lake Erie College
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