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Bria Brown-Woods

Certified EC - 6 Teacher
Houston,TX

Summary

Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Teacher

YES Prep
Houston, Texas
08.2023 - Current
  • Used data-driven decision-making processes to analyze student performance trends and adjust instructional practices accordingly, leading to improved outcomes.
  • Facilitated peer-to-peer learning opportunities within the classroom environment increasing collaboration among students and deepening understanding of material.
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Mentored 3 new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
  • Served as a member of the school's teacher advisory committee, participating in strategic planning efforts aimed at continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
  • Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
  • Increased parent involvement through regular communication and hosting informative events related to curriculum content.
  • Improved teacher-parent communication by organizing regular meetings and updates, strengthening community ties.

Grade Level Chair

Kipp Texas Public Schools
Houston, TX
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • Oversaw work of teaching team of 6 to optimize student education.
  • Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
  • Established positive, stimulating learning environment for over 100 students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
  • Coordinated staff and student activities to promote safe and productive learning environment.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification

Lead Teacher

Kipp Texas Public Schools
Houston, United States
08.2019 - 05.2023
  • Communicated frequently with parents of 20 - 27 students about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Maintained detailed records of attendance, test scores and assignment grades for each student to identify trends and rectify issues.
  • Planned and implemented differentiated activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Collaborated with administration to develop and implement individualized behavior plan for students.
  • Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.

Teaching Mentor

Kipp Texas Public Schools
Houston, Texas
08.2021 - 08.2022
    • Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
    • Observed and recorded teacher methods to suggest improvements and increase student interest.
    • Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.

Graduate Teaching Resident

KIPP Texas: Houston
Houston, TX
07.2018 - 06.2019
  • Hold same responsibilities as teacher, which includes supporting department chairs faculty members and other professional staff members by performing teaching or teaching-related duties
  • Contribute to development of appropriate teaching materials to ensure content and methods of delivery meet learning objectives
  • Adopted distinctive teaching methodologies

Education

Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education & English Language Learners

Relay Graduate School of Education
Houston, TX
07.2018 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Science - Public Health Education

Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX
08.2013 - 05.2017

Skills

    Differentiated Instruction

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Certification

EC-6 Certified

Software

Google Suite

Wheatley Reading

McGraw Hill Open Court

Eureka Math

Timeline

Lead Teacher

YES Prep
08.2023 - Current

Grade Level Chair

Kipp Texas Public Schools
08.2021 - 05.2023

Teaching Mentor

Kipp Texas Public Schools
08.2021 - 08.2022

EC-6 Certified

08-2020

Lead Teacher

Kipp Texas Public Schools
08.2019 - 05.2023

Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education & English Language Learners

Relay Graduate School of Education
07.2018 - 08.2020

Graduate Teaching Resident

KIPP Texas: Houston
07.2018 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Science - Public Health Education

Prairie View A&M University
08.2013 - 05.2017
Bria Brown-WoodsCertified EC - 6 Teacher