Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Self-published author
Interests
Timeline
Teacher
Brieanna McClose

Brieanna McClose

HAINESVILLE,IL

Summary

Passionate Teaching Assistant offering 4-year background working with students at elementary and middle school levels. Skilled in assisting teachers with classroom functions, lesson planning and individual and group instruction. Talented in using various strategies to model positive behavior and maintain classroom discipline.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Assistant

Elaine Shannon
02.2020 - Current
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Completed m daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
  • Monitored and reported student progress and development, offering mentoring as needed.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.

Substitute Teacher

Insight Workforce Solutions
10.2019 - 02.2020
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher 4 times by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.

Intern

Wrlr 98.3fm
06.2017 - 04.2019
  • Developed engaging content for listeners and guests, including competitions, interviews and phone-ins.
  • Engaged listeners through social media platforms to increase station visibility.
  • Recorded and edited high-quality interviews and audio clips for broadcast.
  • Produced 2 creative radio shows focused on music, current events and lifestyle topics.
  • Attended 2 promotional events to create station awareness and build listener reach.
  • Presented weather, news and commercials to listeners.

Education

Bachelor of Science - General Studies

Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN
04.2019

Skills

  • Behavior Modeling
  • Skills Development
  • Learning support
  • Faculty Collaboration
  • Professional Development
  • Behavior Management
  • Instructional support
  • Oral communication
  • Teaching strategies
  • Logistics
  • School policies and procedures
  • Lesson Planning

Accomplishments

  • Wrote and self-published, " The Unrequited Life." a poem book.
  • Graduated from high school with Honors
  • Produced two radio shows, "Cinema Symphony" and "Heart of Worship."
  • Earned certification in food handling.
  • Ministered to the children of Freedom Park in South Africa.

Self-published author

Published in 2021, the Unrequited Life is a series of poems based on the author's perspective on imagination, relationships and life experiences. 

Interests

Writing, Exercising ( basic jogging, jumping jacks, walking), and playing sports ( soccer, tennis)

Timeline

Program Assistant

Elaine Shannon
02.2020 - Current

Substitute Teacher

Insight Workforce Solutions
10.2019 - 02.2020

Intern

Wrlr 98.3fm
06.2017 - 04.2019

Bachelor of Science - General Studies

Indiana Wesleyan University
Brieanna McClose