Brianna Carswell
Huntsville
Summary
While working at Baldwin, I blossomed as an educator and started taking risks in the classroom. Moving towards data driven differentiation and a student led classroom model took me out of my comfort zone but my students' academic growth was all the proof and engagement was all the proof I needed that it was successful. During my time at Baldwin, I also sponsored the Robotics and Scholars Bowl clubs. Being the coach of our varsity Scholars Bowl team was the highlight of my time as the team and I made it all the way to the national championship in Chicago where we represented our school in the most prestigious Scholars Bowl tournament in the country. During my time at Whitesburg in Huntsville City I have continued to grow as an educator where I have specialized in differentiated education especially for our ELL students. I also continued to coach Scholar's Bowl where Whitesburg placed 4th overall in the HCS District Tournament
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Studies Teacher (7th and 8th Grade)
Whitesburg Middle School
08.2024 - Current
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
- Coached Academic Team and founded the Whitesburg Esports Team
Social Studies Teacher (6th and 7th Grade)
Baldwin Arts and Acedmics Magnet
08.2023 - Current
- While working at Baldwin, I blossomed as an educator and started taking risks in the classroom.
- Moving towards data driven differentiation and a student led classroom model took me out of my comfort zone but my students' academic growth was all the proof and engagement was all the proof I needed that it was successful.
- During my time at Baldwin, I also sponsored the Robotics and Scholars Bowl clubs.
- Being the coach of our varsity Scholars Bowl team was the highlight of my time as the team and I made it all the way to the national championship in Chicago where we represented our school in the most prestigious Scholars Bowl tournament in the country.
Social Studies Teacher (7th Grade)
Dothan Preparatory Academy
08.2022 - 05.2023
- I started my first year of teaching at Dothan Preparatory Academy.
- During my time, I became proficient in classroom management, student based learning, and differentiated education strategies.
- I also gained experience using the Fundamental Five lesson framework teaching strategy.
- The school was set up using a pod system where other teachers and I collaborated during shared planning centered on student growth and achievement.
- My first year of teaching here gave me the experience I needed to better myself as an educator.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Secondary Social Science Education
Troy University
Troy, Alabama07.2022
Skills
- Differentiated Education
- Proficient in the Fundamental Five Frame Work
- Written and Oral communication
- Research based instructional strategies
Teaching Philosophy
Focusing on student based learning also means focusing on the student's lives and needs outside of the classroom. Education is meant to prepare them for their lives post graduation which means caring for them as individuals and focusing on building them individually as well as teaching content. Educational research backs this philosophy and shows that social-emotional learning is not only effective in aiding in teaching the necessary skills to succeed post graduation.
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher (7th and 8th Grade)
Whitesburg Middle School
08.2024 - Current
Social Studies Teacher (6th and 7th Grade)
Baldwin Arts and Acedmics Magnet
08.2023 - Current
Social Studies Teacher (7th Grade)
Dothan Preparatory Academy
08.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelors of Science - Secondary Social Science Education
Troy University
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