Brittany Bryan
Summary
Energetic, loving, passionate early childhood teacher/teacher assistant. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to set the children up for success. Effectively builds rapport with children, parents and faculty to support seamless transitions for the children and their families. Organized and dependable employee who is also successful at multi-tasking priorities with a positive attitude. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges, advance education and professional development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Assistant/ Lead Daycare Teacher
Brush creek Montessori school
Santa Rosa, CA
08.2018 - 07.2023
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- reported any injuries or incidents appropriately, informed parents at pick-up, and cared for child accordingly. Informed lead teacher when incidents occurred.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- restocked classroom and cleaning supplies as necessary. Cleaned and prepped students environments: classroom, outside area, bathrooms, nap room, and lunch areas. Maintaining cleanliness.
- Trained new staff member; floater and assistants
- Helped teachers recognize classroom lesson plans and classroom prep
- Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
- . Assisted in student observations to inform lead teacher of the students progress, strengths, interests, needs work or improvements on. This helped plan lessons accordingly.
- Attended training classes, parent conferences and faculty meetings to stay up-to-date on student progress. Assisted in parent teacher meetings when a child was struggling with behavior. Maintained parent relationships, ensuring we as their child's teacher are wanting to focus on what is best for their child to be successful, so parents did not feel judged, or singled out.
- model appropriate behaviors for the children.
- Lead with positive attitudes, and redirection. Positive discipline.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons. Ordered necessary supplies when low, and ensured supplies were prepped and ready for use before each day started.
- Attended training classes, parent conferences and faculty meetings to stay up-to-date on student progress.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance. Maintained ratio requirements
- Lead circle time
- Documented student progress and communicated with parents to keep informed.
- maintain positive learning environment.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Completed incident reports, injury protocols
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting positive discipline and cooperation.
- Presented wide range of information to students using hands-on instructional techniques for effective comprehension. In a montessori environment we give lessons to the children on how to use materials, and ensure children are safe and respectful when exploring the materials in new ways.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books and materials. Clean environment
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans and creative actives. Planned holiday/themed crafts to work in group actives to allow the lead teacher time to review her observations and tend to any classroom needed.
- oversaw snack, lunch, and naptime for our younger students. Trained new employees to assist me in these tasks, to be able to assist my lead teacher in our second work period with the older children; preschool and kindergarteners.
- Taught my fellow co-workers how to improve and/or use various technology as the school started implementing and updating. From teaching my lead teacher how to use and implement the classroom app, to explaining and forming email groups to send mass emails out easier. When parents donated new printers and speakers, installed them and connected everything to routers. Ensuring my lead teacher could easily access these tools to better communicate with parents and our community.
- created spreadsheets and schedules to improve time management and prevent teacher burn out
- Taught my fellow co-workers how to improve and/or use various technology as the school started implementing and updating. From teaching my lead teacher how to use and implement the classroom app, to explaining and forming email groups to send mass emails out easier. When parents donated new printers and speakers, installed them and connected everything to routers. Ensuring my lead teacher could easily access these tools to better communicate with parents and our community.
- Created spreadsheets and schedules to better assist our whole staff as the school had a huge change in administration. From creating a whole school schedule, with each classrooms daily routines and times, to staff schedules including breaks, to easily know when a staff member was able to assist as needed and to be able to observe each others classrooms and gain new ideas and insight.
- In charge of sick protocol; from documenting child's symptoms to isolating child and calling home for child to be picked up.
- enforced school's sick policies and reminded families as necessary
- In my time as primary teacher assistant, I ensured a safe, peaceful, and successful environment for the children. I assisted my lead teacher in any and all tasks, and built a trusting respectful relationship. She could rely on me for any situation that would arise, and new I would take the appropriate actions to handle appropriately and efficiently.
- Proactive and effective communication with my co-teachers, students, families, and staff as a whole.
- Fellow teachers came to me for advice and assistance with concerns and questions. Knowing they could depend on me for solutions, and further knowledge.
- Closed and opened procedures
- Lead daycare actives, schedules, and safety
Lead Toddler Teacher
Brush Creek Montessori School
Santa Rosa, CA
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Using my education on positive discipline and child lead learning to create a peaceful, successful, and safe environment.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting. implemented care of environment to allow the children to help care for our classroom and play yard, to learn these skills and take care of our materials.
- Potty trained as each child gained interest, never forcing or bringing concerns to parents if a child was not showing interest yet.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Utilized technology to develop instructional materials and activities for children. Connected with parents on the classroom app, uploading picture with captions once a day, and sending out classroom reminders and creating a small community within our classroom.
- sending newsletters monthly to parents with important dates to remember, themed lessons for the projected month, and words or encouragement when necessary.
- Lead parent teacher conferences, and addressed concerns and questions with parents when necessary. Always starting and ending with positive feedback, and maintaining the classroom is for their children to learn and grow at their own pace, to be successful on their own terms.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Created a daily routine with times, and lesson plans.
- Communicated with co-workers to collaborate and gain new ideas and input. Asked for feedback on things I can improve or possibly missing altogether.
- Opened and closed; in charge of prepping the classroom daily, and childcare. Maintained nap items were clean and stored appropriately. Created a loving environment for toddlers to explore and learn daily, while feelings safe and secure.
Care Provider
Own Business
Santa Rosa, CA
09.2015 - 07.2020
- Childcare, morning and bedtime routines
- Homework, and home schooling
- Light house work, cooking included
- Errands, from grocery shopping, to children's activities, to bank deposits and withdrawals to car washing/detailing
- I also house sit, pet care(including farm animals) and pet training
- Upkeep in gardens, planting new plants and working on apple farms
- Anything that the parents or legal guardians needed to keep their household functioning at the same level it would if they weren't at work
- I also helped with sleep training in babies, child emotion control, and feeling safe and secure.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
- Planned and cooked nutritious meals to meet specific dietary needs.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Organized medication and provided reminders according to schedule.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Kept individuals safe by removing hazards and correcting problems.
- Promoted social, emotional and physical health through diverse activities.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Analyzed overall patient performance and recommended adjustments to care plan goals, supporting individual progression.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Adapted environments to meet changing physical and mental conditions.
Teacher assistant
Kindercare Learning Centers
Rohnert Park, CA
06.2018 - 09.2019
- I help out in the infants, toddlers, pre school pre k and the twos class.
- I helped organize classroom supplies and backstock. I also helped set up the classrooms, infants, twos, toddlers, and preschool.
- Created a daily schedule for the twos room and the preschool classroom.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
- 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.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Assisted in lessons, curriculum and homework planning.
- Provided additional mentoring based on student evaluations.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Assisted in implementation of new learning tools, systems and materials.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Worked with teacher and administrators to enforce school policies and procedures.
- Planned, prepared and presented group actives to encourage social skills.
- Worked with teacher to identify and target opportunities for instructional improvements.
- Researched and presented new learning tools and methods for classroom application.
- Created open communication with the staff, to work together, share ideas and work as a team. I did this by asking questions, showing actives and lesson plans I have done in my past that were fun and exciting for the children, while being educational.
Sales Associate
Lush Cosmetics
Santa Rosa, CA
10.2017 - 02.2018
- I greeted customers when first coming into the store, and helped direct them in specific area theycame in for
- I explained in depth what the products were used for and what was in them
- I gave oraldemonstrations on how specific products were used
- Lush prides themselves on being environmentallyfriendly and carries numerous vegan products, which I was able to see the importance of this tocostumers
- I closed the store, counted the register, and made sure things were kept clean
- I also wasable to solve problems with customers if an issue were to arise, leaving the customer feeling heard andsatisfied
- Retail and Cosmetics/personal care
- Provided outstanding customer service
- Represented a variety of brands
- Successfully negotiated sales of over 600 dollars
- Exceeded sales quotas
- In store sales
- Floor associate
- Built relationships with customers
- Answered customers' questions and addressed problems
- Verified personal information
- Handled escalations
- Handled purchase contracts
- Cashier duties
- Stocked inventory
- Took daily inventory
- Provided sales demonstrations to customers
- Home care
Education
Elementary Education
Concordia University Austin
Early Childhood Education
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TXor - Early Childhood Education
UCLA Extension
Online07.2021
High School Diploma -
Stoney Point High School
Round Rock, TX05.2010
Skills
- Classroom Observation
- Managing Supplies & Materials
- technical & Computer Proficiency
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Creating & coordinating schedules
- Meal and Snack prep/Service
- Ensuring Safety and Injury Prevention
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Child CPR and First Aid
- Mediation
- Baby sign language
- Early Childhood Development
- Behavior Management
Certification
- CPR certified infants-adults good through 2024
- First aide certified - good through 2024
- Positive Discipline training (received in-person in 2019)
- Food handler certificate (2021)
- Pesticides and Chemicals on childcare/school grounds; online course (2019)
- Covid19 Cleaning and disinfectant; online course (2019)
- Disinfectant and cleaning products proper use; online course (2019)
- 12 ECE's- approved by CA licensing office
References
- Jed Burchett - former boss; Currently head of school at COMS
-Phone: (707)494-4910
- Kim Mrad-Lead Primary Montessori teacher, worked as her assistant for almost five years
-Phone: (707) 217-2864
- Tess Schneider- Trained Tess; went on to teach for two years after together
- Phone: (707) 387-8670
- John Siragusa- Board member at BCMS
-Phone: (707)294-8994
- Karen Sheehan- former head of school at BCMS; current director at Spring Hills
-Phone: (707)328-6384
-Email: ksheehan.ks@gmail.com
Additional Information
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Lead Toddler Teacher
Brush Creek Montessori School
09.2021 - 06.2022
Teacher Assistant/ Lead Daycare Teacher
Brush creek Montessori school
08.2018 - 07.2023
Teacher assistant
Kindercare Learning Centers
06.2018 - 09.2019
Sales Associate
Lush Cosmetics
10.2017 - 02.2018
Care Provider
Own Business
09.2015 - 07.2020
Elementary Education
Concordia University Austin
Early Childhood Education
The University of Texas At San Antonio
or - Early Childhood Education
UCLA Extension
High School Diploma -
Stoney Point High School
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