Brittany Coleman
North Arlington,NJ
Summary
Intelligent Lead Teacher recognized for embracing classroom challenges with dynamic solutions. Polished in tailoring lesson plans, designing instructional aids and planning and implementing activities to enhance learning capabilities. Spirited and energetic educator possessing outstanding instructional and communication skills.
Dedicated and passionate educator with extensive knowledge in teaching and updating instructional methods. Committed to mentoring students to boost engagement and overall success. Outgoing, friendly, and highly attentive to detail.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Bright Beginners Academy
North Arlington, NJ
04.2024 - Current
- Worked with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and grasp new concepts.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Participated in weekly faculty meetings by providing updates on departmental goals or objectives.
- Evaluated and improved classroom environment to promote ultimate learning experiences.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Assisted in resolving conflicts between students, families, and staff members.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Conducted individualized academic interventions for struggling students as needed.
- Created detailed reports summarizing student performance data on standardized tests.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
Assistant Teacher
Tiny Steps Learning Center
Clifton , NJ
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Promoted a cooperative learning environment that encourages collaboration among students.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop strategies for improving student performance.
- Evaluated student work using established criteria.
- Prepared reports on student performance for administrators.
- Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
Cashier
Shop Rite Food Market
Elizabeth, New Jersey
06.2017 - 04.2019
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Scanned merchandise using point-of-sale system for accurate purchase totals.
- Helped with purchases and signed customers up for rewards program.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues promptly, maintaining a positive brand image.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through the development of a customer service excellence program.
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
Waitress
Pizza H
Union City, New Jersey
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Prepared salads, appetizers, and garnishes to assist kitchen staff.
- Addressed concerns quickly to improve customer experience and escalated issues to management for resolution when necessary.
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
- Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.
- Communicated with kitchen staff to stay updated on item availability and customer wait times.
- Replenished beverages when necessary.
- Presented menus and answered questions regarding items.
- Handled food safely and kept spaces clean to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
- Provided accurate change for cash transactions using a cash register system.
- Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
Education
GED -
Union City High School
Union City, New Jersey06-2017
Skills
- Lesson development
- Educational technology
- Group and individual instruction
- Behavior modeling
- Teacher training
- Instructional design
- Student mentoring
- Key decision making
- Team building
- Child development
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Bright Beginners Academy
04.2024 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Tiny Steps Learning Center
09.2019 - 03.2020
Cashier
Shop Rite Food Market
06.2017 - 04.2019
Waitress
Pizza H
01.2016 - 05.2016
GED -
Union City High School