Brianna Wells
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Goal-oriented Third Grade Teacher with expertise teaching young children. Upbeat when engaging with students and driven to maintain positive parent-teacher relationships. Focused on advancing student success resulting in academic growth and social development.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Third Grade Teacher
Clover Creek Elementary
08.2023 - Current
- Currently teaching third grade at Clover Creek Elementary and serving as a team leader.
- Created a positive learning environment that encouraged students to strive for excellence.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to cover core subjects such as math, science, language arts, and social studies.
- Integrated technology into the curriculum to enhance student engagement and understanding of topics covered in class.
- Serving on the ELA committee.
Second Grade Teacher
Clover Creek Elementary
09.2020 - 06.2023
- Taught second grade in a co-teach model from 2020-2021 at Clover Creek Elementary.
- Served as the second grade team leader.
- Attended weekly leadership meetings.
- Planned and facilitated grade level PLT meetings
- Embraced and actively promoted inclusive and equitable learning environment.
K-3 Support Specialist
Clover Creek Elementary
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Worked in small groups supporting students with foundational reading skills.
- Teamed with the second grade team to analyze student data to plan instruction.
- Communicated with parents regularly around student growth and performance.
Instructional Coach
Tacoma Public Schools
Tacoma, WA
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Provided professional development to teachers and administrators on instructional strategies, best practices, and implementation of curriculum.
- Facilitated collaborative teams to develop and review lesson plans with a focus on standards-based instruction.
- Observed classrooms to provide feedback to teachers regarding their teaching methods and classroom management techniques.
Learning Resource Room Teacher
Tacoma Public Schools
Tacoma, WA
09.2014 - 06.2018
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
Therapeutic Learning Center
Tacoma Public Schools
Tacoma, WA
09.2013 - 01.2014
- Developed behavior plans, strategies and interventions to support students with challenging behaviors.
- Provided individualized instruction in a small group setting for students with behavioral challenges.
- Conducted assessments of student's skills and developed goals to improve social and emotional functioning.
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and guardians, and outside agencies to ensure best practices were being implemented.
- Utilized data collection methods to measure progress towards goal attainment and modify intervention strategies as needed.
Learning Resource Room Teacher
Tacoma Public Schools
Tacoma , WA
09.2011 - 06.2013
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with disabilities.
- Created and maintained a safe, positive, and nurturing classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Supported diverse student populations through equitable instructional design and programming.
- Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
Education
Masters of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction -
Western Governors University
01.2016
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education -
Pacific Lutheran University
Parkland, WA01.2011
National Boards Certified Teacher -
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Lesson Planning
- Student Assessment
- Relationship Building
- Organizational Skills
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Development
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Technology Integration
Leadership Experience
- 2nd and 3rd Grade Team Leader
- Member of SIT Team
- Building ELA Leader
- IEP Online Trainer
- Special Education Department Head Experience
- Teacher Mentor (BEST Grant)
- Student Response Team Chair
- SCDM
Training
CORE Learns, Eureka Math, ReadyGen, Danielson Framework, Best Practice Balanced Literacy Literacy Framework Struggling Learners, Daily 5/CAFÉ, i-Ready, Zones of Regulation, Intervention and Differentiation Best Practice DOK (Depth of Knowledge), Equity and Diversity
Timeline
Third Grade Teacher
Clover Creek Elementary
08.2023 - Current
Second Grade Teacher
Clover Creek Elementary
09.2020 - 06.2023
K-3 Support Specialist
Clover Creek Elementary
09.2019 - 01.2020
Instructional Coach
Tacoma Public Schools
09.2018 - 08.2019
Learning Resource Room Teacher
Tacoma Public Schools
09.2014 - 06.2018
Therapeutic Learning Center
Tacoma Public Schools
09.2013 - 01.2014
Learning Resource Room Teacher
Tacoma Public Schools
09.2011 - 06.2013
Masters of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction -
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education -
Pacific Lutheran University
National Boards Certified Teacher -
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