Brian Dean
Bel Air,MD
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Self-Contained Classroom Teacher
Baltimore City Public Schools
Baltimore, MD
08.2023 - Current
- Lead teacher for Math, Reading, Science, and Social Studies to students ranging from 4th - 8th grade
- Registered student progress on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records
- Provided one-on-one support to students with learning disabilities
- Created a safe and nurturing classroom environment
- Modified lessons to accommodate diverse learners
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
SEL Teacher
Baltimore County Public Schools
08.2019 - 06.2023
- Counsel students experiencing social/emotional challenges
- Conduct SEL lessons in classrooms with small groups
- Coach teachers to apply effective responses to student behavioral needs
- Member of school crisis response team
- Monitor student IEP's and adjust strategies accordingly.
Special Education Teacher
Harford County Public Schools
08.2012 - 07.2019
- Teacher: Special Education 6th, 7th, and 8th grade
- Design and plan lessons in Social Studies and ELA
- Conduct parent conferences
- Attend Professional Development sessions
- Write, edit, and update student IEP's
- Attend all IEP meetings.
Education
Master's Degree - School Leadership
Towson University
01.2018
Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education
Towson University
01.2012
Skills
- Student Motivation
- Relationship Building
- SMART Board
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Positive Reinforcement
Timeline
Self-Contained Classroom Teacher
Baltimore City Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
SEL Teacher
Baltimore County Public Schools
08.2019 - 06.2023
Special Education Teacher
Harford County Public Schools
08.2012 - 07.2019
Master's Degree - School Leadership
Towson University
Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education
Towson University