BRIAN ARMSTRONG
Yonkers,NY
Summary
Compassionate, creative, and effective teacher with a proven track record in classroom administration, professional development, and project planning. Extensive experience in versatile education environments, consistently prioritizing student needs. Committed to being student-centric, serving as an academic facilitator and motivational coach. Consistently delivers high-quality education, whether independently or as part of a collaborative teaching team. Well-versed in utilizing classroom and online technologies to enhance the learning experience.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Brilla Public Charter School
07.2025 - Current
- 7th and 8th grade Humanities teacher
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Teacher
Sacred Heart School
09.2019 - 06.2025
- 7th and 8th Grade Social Studies and Science teacher.
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies and science topics.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Prepared daily lesson plans for activities.
- Used tests, quizzes, and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
- Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
Teacher
Immaculate Conception School
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- 6th grade classroom teacher and 7th grade ELA teacher. Taught all subjects; Mentored and coached students to motivate them to achieve success.
- Created, administered graded tests to measure formal assessments; administered NY State Tests
- Communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
- Integrated technology into the classroom as an instructional tool, such as the Smart Board.
- . Constructed and maintained bulletin boards, classroom decorations and anchor charts.
- Forged and nurtured excellent rapport with all students and parents through phone calls and emails.
Teacher
St. Mary School
09.1998 - 06.2017
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress
- Communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to students and their parents
- Integrated technology into the classroom as an instructional tool, such as the Smartboard
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails
- Planned and supervised class projects, and field trips
- Prepared daily lesson plans for activities
- Prepared instruction materials including copying, construction of bulletin boards, grading work and setting up work areas
- Organized and supervised 8th grade graduations, Pin Ceremonies, Dinner Dance, Bake Sales, school dances, and Student Council
- Performed lunch and recess duty, morning duty, after care duty, dismissal duty and detention duty
Teacher
Fordham Preparatory School
07.2003 - 08.2015
- Taught Reading at the Fordham Prep Summer Academy
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress
- Instructed more than 30 middle school students through lectures, discussions, group activities and demonstrations
- Prepared daily lesson plans for activities
- Organized, prepared students for the closing ceremony, and served as the Master of Ceremony
Education
Master of Science - Education
Iona College
New Rochelle, NYBachelor of Arts - Communications
Johnson C. Smith University
Charlotte, N.C.Skills
- Effective Classroom Management
- Learner Involvement
- Student Data Organization
- Assessment Evaluation
- Instruction Based on Data Analysis
- Standards-Based Grading Proficiency
- Work Assignment and Evaluation
- Conference Coordination
- Role Model and Mentor
- Effective Public Speaking
- Social-emotional learning training
- Event Coordination
- Clear public speaking skills
- Subject matter expertise
- Literacy development
Timeline
Teacher
Brilla Public Charter School
07.2025 - Current
Teacher
Sacred Heart School
09.2019 - 06.2025
Teacher
Immaculate Conception School
09.2018 - 06.2019
Teacher
Fordham Preparatory School
07.2003 - 08.2015
Teacher
St. Mary School
09.1998 - 06.2017
Master of Science - Education
Iona College
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Johnson C. Smith University
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