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Briana Nuñez
Educator
Douglas,AZ
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Middle School ELA Teacher
Loretto School
12.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
University Counselor
Grand Canyon Education
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students.
- Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
Long-Term Certified Substitute Teacher
Ray Borane Middle School DUSD 27
11.2020 - 05.2023
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles.
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching.
- Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Certified Elementary Teacher
Clawson Elementary , Douglas Unified School Dst 27
03.2012 - 05.2018
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Education
MBA - Education in Curriculum And Instruction: Reading
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix10-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12-2011
Skills
K-8 Elementary education
Creative writing
Teaching strategies
Parent-teacher communication
Grammar instruction
Oral communication
Curriculum implementation
Problem-solving skills
Literacy skills
Team collaboration
Verbal and written communication
Software
CRM
Certification
Arizona Department of Education Standard Professional Elementary K-8
Additional Information
State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card Issued 11-22-2022
Timeline
Middle School ELA Teacher
Loretto School
12.2023 - Current
University Counselor
Grand Canyon Education
07.2023 - 10.2023
Arizona Department of Education Standard Professional Elementary K-8
11-2021
English as a Second Language PreK-12
11-2021
Long-Term Certified Substitute Teacher
Ray Borane Middle School DUSD 27
11.2020 - 05.2023
Certified Elementary Teacher
Clawson Elementary , Douglas Unified School Dst 27
03.2012 - 05.2018
MBA - Education in Curriculum And Instruction: Reading
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Arizona State University
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