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Brianna Griffith

Athens,Georgia

Summary

A passionate and experienced Paraprofessional with 1 year of experience in providing personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students. Demonstrated success in creating a respectful and engaging learning environment by promoting discipline and cooperation. Skilled in instructing small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Long Term Building Substitute Teacher 8th Grade

Clarke County School District
08.2023 - Current
  • Implemented several classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
  • Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
  • Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
  • Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
  • Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.

Camp Counselor

Athens-Clarke County
05.2017 - 07.2020
  • Assisted in the successful management of daily operations such as meal planning, activity scheduling, and site maintenance.
  • Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
  • Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss strategies for improvement in areas such as programming, behavior management, and staff training.
  • Established lasting connections with campers'' families through consistent communication regarding progress and achievements during their time at camp.
  • Collaborated with fellow counselors to create memorable events that promoted teamwork and strengthened bonds among campers.
  • Led conflict resolution efforts among campers, fostering a positive atmosphere conducive to personal development.
  • Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
  • Documented activities, injuries and accidents to inform parents and maintain consistent records.
  • Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to campers.
  • Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.

Education

Interdisciplinary Studies

Athens Technical College
Athens, GA

Bachelor of Science - Psychology Teacher Education

Georgia Gwinnett College
Lawrenceville, GA
05.2028

Skills

  • Classroom Maintenance and Inventory
  • Decision making
  • Communicating with Parents and Teachers
  • Organizational and Planning Skills
  • Time Management
  • Lesson Planning and Preparation
  • Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
  • Collaborative and Team-Oriented
  • Creating Safe Learning Environments
  • Social Studies Instruction
  • Disciplinary procedures

Timeline

Long Term Building Substitute Teacher 8th Grade

Clarke County School District
08.2023 - Current

Camp Counselor

Athens-Clarke County
05.2017 - 07.2020

Interdisciplinary Studies

Athens Technical College

Bachelor of Science - Psychology Teacher Education

Georgia Gwinnett College

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