Brinda Woods
Strongsville,Ohio
Summary
Multi-Age PK-12 Licensed Substitute Teacher with skills to step into any classroom environment and support student needs with discussion management, lecturing and mentoring abilities. Enthusiastic, creative and adaptable to institutional needs. Comfortable working with students of different skill levels to promote learning and boost educational success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Visual Art Teacher
Summit Academy
Parma , OH
2022.08 - 2022.12
- Guided students through exploration of different visual art forms/art history lessons for grades 7-12 in public charter school for children with Autism, ADHD, as well as severe behavioral issues.
- Planned, prepared, delivered instructional material for six visual arts classes per day, occurring five days per week.
- Adapted teaching methods, instructional materials to meet students varying needs, interests, implementing hands-on approach to art education and creating connections with students.
- Contributed to IEP plans, met with parents during IEP meetings.
- Managed student behavior in classroom using appropriate behavior strategies.
Sales Associate, Paint Department
Home Depot
Strongsville , Ohio
2020.04 - 2022.08
- Used professional and friendly dialogue to demonstrate knowledge of paint types, decorative finishes, painting tools, adhesives, solvents, caulk to offer customized recommendations for customer projects.
- Contributed reliable teamwork to Paint Department, along with helping other store associates when needed.
- Leveraged equipment to mix/match paint while visually distinguishing slight color variations.
- Unboxed new merchandise, restocked shelves in appealing, organized arrangements to promote items.
Parent Partner Team Member
Family and Children First Council
Strongsville , Ohio
2016.12 - 2017.04
- Worked with other team members, using my knowledge as counselor, as well as parent, to plan activities for 8 weekly parent/student relationship enrichment meetings titled Families and Schools Together (F.A.S.T.) to be held at Whitney Elementary in Strongsville, Ohio.
- Explained F.A.S.T. program details to parents who previously expressed interest in participating in parent/student enrichment meetings.
Counselor Intern
Free Clinic of Greater Cleveland
Cleveland , Ohio
2008.08 - 2009.05
- Performed psycho-social assessments/intakes, including diagnosis. Developed client-centered individual treatment plans, as well as group sessions, for clients under direct supervision of licensed therapists and supervisors.
- Researched patient cases to understand issues, provide current needs assessment, create treatment plans.
- Provided individual counseling to caseload of 10-12 male, female clients experiencing variety of mental health illnesses, substance abuse issues, creating connections resulting in consistent client attendance.
- Co-created, co-facilitated with fellow intern, group counseling program for women who suffered trauma, titled “A Group for H.E.R. (healing, empowerment, and restoration)”. The program consisted of eight weekly two-hour sessions modeled after TREM (Trauma, Recovery and Empowerment).
Education
Masters of Education - Community Agency Counseling
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OHBachelor of Fine Art - Mix Media Arts
Ohio State University
Columbus, OHSkills
- Classroom and Activity Management
- Assigning and Grading Work
- Enforcing Classroom Rules
- Behavior Management
- Lesson Plan Development
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Staff Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Creative Thinking
Licenses
- 5-year Substitute Multi-Age PK-12 License, Credential # 22206344, effective 7/1/2022-6/30/2027
- Licensed Professional Counselor, C.1801569, effective 11/30/2018-7/1/2021 (inactive/lapsed)
Timeline
Visual Art Teacher
Summit Academy
2022.08 - 2022.12
Sales Associate, Paint Department
Home Depot
2020.04 - 2022.08
Parent Partner Team Member
Family and Children First Council
2016.12 - 2017.04
Counselor Intern
Free Clinic of Greater Cleveland
2008.08 - 2009.05
Masters of Education - Community Agency Counseling
Cleveland State University
Bachelor of Fine Art - Mix Media Arts
Ohio State University
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