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Brittani Riley

Shorewood,IL

Summary

Professional educator skilled in creating inclusive classroom experiences that drive student success. Adept at leveraging diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of material. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings, with focus on critical thinking and communication.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

5th Grade ELL Specialist

Troy 30C
07.2021 - Current
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to align instructional practices with the needs of English Language Learners, ensuring language accessibility across content areas.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
  • Actively contributed to the Building Leadership Team for two years, collaborating on initiatives to improve school climate, instruction, and student outcomes.

3rd and 5th Grade Teacher

Wolf’s Crossing Elementary School
08.2013 - 07.2021
  • Experience teaching Gifted, ESL, and Special Education clusters within general education classroom
  • Proactive communication with parents through the use of Remind, email, phone calls, and conferences
  • Member of the Building Leadership Team
  • Collaborated and co-taught with special education and ESL teachers
  • Assisted in the planning of family events within the school (Reading Night & Parent Appreciation)
  • Actively participating in professional development regarding reading, math, ESL, behavior management strategies, and character education
  • Incorporates technology into curriculum through the use of Chromebooks

Courses Taught: 7th Grade World History & 8th Grade U.S. History & Honors U.S. History

Bednarcik Junior High School
08.2011 - 08.2013
  • Achieved Social Science curriculum goals and objectives while incorporating reading, writing, and math strategies within classroom activities
  • Implemented and supported ELA & Mathematic Common Core State Standards
  • Successfully planned and coordinated 8th Grade Springfield Class Trip
  • Club Sponsor of Bulldog Ambassadors & Assistant Director of Fall Play
  • Participated in various school activities such as Student Recognition Team, Bednarcik PTA, School Dance volunteer, Lunch Supervision, Student Registration, and 8th Grade Dance Committee

4th Grade: All Subjects

Spencer Crossing Elementary School
- 03.2011
  • Planned and conducted student centered and differentiated lessons based on the needs of a diverse classroom population and created a positive learning environment using multiple management strategies
  • Facilitated guided reading and designed supplemental intervention activities for students reading below grade level while using data to track student achievement improvement
  • Organized and implemented a school-wide geography bee

Education

Master of Arts - Differentiated Instruction

Concordia University Chicago
River Forest, IL
05-2016

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Illinois State University
Normal, IL
05-2011

Skills

  • Differentiated instruction
  • Collaboration
  • Flexible and adaptive
  • Data-driven instruction

Timeline

5th Grade ELL Specialist

Troy 30C
07.2021 - Current

3rd and 5th Grade Teacher

Wolf’s Crossing Elementary School
08.2013 - 07.2021

Courses Taught: 7th Grade World History & 8th Grade U.S. History & Honors U.S. History

Bednarcik Junior High School
08.2011 - 08.2013

4th Grade: All Subjects

Spencer Crossing Elementary School
- 03.2011

Master of Arts - Differentiated Instruction

Concordia University Chicago

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Illinois State University

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