Brianna Boland
Chicago,Illinois
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
CPS, Bradwell School of Excellence
Chicago, Illinois
08.2024 - Current
- Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
- Administered standardized tests according to district guidelines.
- Integrated technology into daily lessons to enhance student engagement and understanding of concepts.
- Facilitated parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
Teacher Resident
CPS, Belding Elementary
Chicago, Illinois
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction
Core Cadre Substitute Teacher
CPS, Oscar Meyer Elementary
Chicago, Illinois
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level
- Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning
Talent Development Specialist
Chicago Public Schools, Central Office
Chicago, Illinois
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Manage equitable application and selection process for 9 external development Leader Development Program sponsorships to 25 employees per year
- Implement annual Implicit Bias training to all Central Office leadership in service of equitable opportunities for learning and growth within the organization
- Manage and track team budget and grant spending including contract payment schedules, requisitions, purchase orders and invoice payments
Organizational Development Coordinator
City of Boise
04.2017 - 06.2021
- Partnered with stakeholders and content experts in a cross-collaborative, multi year initiative to design and implement organization-wide leadership training and performance management application for over 1500 employees
- Created, coordinated and delivered in-person and virtual training and development activities including workshops, facilitations, team-building, internal networking, leadership coaching, and individual development plans
- Consulted top management of 4 out of 12 departments (Library, Fire Department, Public Works, and Airport) to identify development needs and issues and develop solutions that support overall department health and success
Wellbeing Program Specialist
City of Boise
01.2015 - 04.2017
- Managed Boise Healthy Life program platform and developed a lasting program framework under which employees could earn $500 per year to be paid out on the following years paychecks
- Oriented all benefit eligible employees to wellbeing program during new hire orientation
- Oversaw benefit enrollment of new employees and assisted in open enrollment period
Education
Master in Education - Early Childhood Education
National Louis University
Chicago, IL06-2024
Bachelors - Technical Communication
Boise State University
01-2020
Certificate in Technical Communication -
Boise State University
01-2020
Bachelors - Exercise Science and Health
University of Idaho
01-2012
Skills
- Strengths-based teaching and coaching
- Safety Awareness
- Lesson Planning
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Team development strategies
- Performance metrics
- Discussion facilitation and presentation
- Strategic partnership and resource planning
- Leadership coaching and consulting
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Arts and Crafts
- Behavior Modeling
Licensure & Endorsements
- Professional Educators License Early Childhood Education, Expected July 2024
- Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBS1) Endorsement, Expected July 2025
Certification
- Certified Gallup Strengths Coach- 2022
- Certified Instructor, Crucial Learning/Vital Smarts, Mastering Your Dialogue- 2022
- Human Rights Certification Training, Wassmuth Center for Human Rights- 2021
- Certified Valuations Specialist, Intrinsic Solutions International- 2021
- Intrinsic Coach, Intrinsic Solutions International- 2020
Timeline
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
CPS, Bradwell School of Excellence
08.2024 - Current
Teacher Resident
CPS, Belding Elementary
08.2023 - 06.2024
Core Cadre Substitute Teacher
CPS, Oscar Meyer Elementary
02.2023 - 06.2023
Talent Development Specialist
Chicago Public Schools, Central Office
01.2022 - 02.2023
Organizational Development Coordinator
City of Boise
04.2017 - 06.2021
Wellbeing Program Specialist
City of Boise
01.2015 - 04.2017
Master in Education - Early Childhood Education
National Louis University
Bachelors - Technical Communication
Boise State University
Certificate in Technical Communication -
Boise State University
Bachelors - Exercise Science and Health
University of Idaho
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