Brittany Ewing
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Passionate teacher with 8 years of experience creating inclusive learning environments. Skilled in differentiating instruction to meet diverse needs and fostering positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Committed to nurturing academic and social growth in students.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Grade 2 Teacher
GEMS American Academy
Abu Dhabi
08.2024 - Current
- Develop engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Foster a positive classroom environment that encourage student participation and collaboration.
- Implement differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs of students.
- Integrate technology into lessons to support interactive and multimedia learning experiences.
Grade 3 Teacher
American International School in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
08.2022 - Current
- Implemented small group instruction across all subjects, informed by formative and summative data
- Facilitated student-led learning experiences through each Unit of Inquiry
- Collaborated with my grade level team to design and implemented transdisciplinary lessons
- Utilized DIBELS assessment data to address specific needs through targeted instruction
- Guided students through daily UFLI Foundations instruction to close learning gaps
- Incorporated a math workshop approach to deliver interactive, hands-on math instruction
- Ensured ongoing parent communication to foster a collaborative learning environment
Grade 3 Teacher
Emirates National School
Abu Dhabi
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with the grade level team to plan for all units, assessments, and lessons
- Provided hands-on learning experiences to allow students to demonstrate their knowledge
- Offered diverse learning opportunities to actively engage students through differentiation
- Incorporated the use of daily phonics and spelling practice to support reading
- Modeled the use of different math strategies to support the needs of all students
- Used reading, writing, and math data to adjust and plan for future lessons
Grade 3 Teacher
James Otis World Language Academy
Chicago
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Incorporated Personalized Learning to provide choice and differentiation
- Engaged students in social-emotional learning
- Provided small group instruction throughout all subjects
- Modeled reading and writing strategies through Reader's and Writer's Workshop
- Provided the use of hands-on learning during math instruction
- Collaborated with grade level partners to plan engaging lessons
- Gained knowledge in planning through Universal by Design
- Communicated with parents to ensure they are included in their child's learning
- Conferenced with students to help them meet their academic and personal goals
Student Teacher
A.N. Pritzker School
Chicago
03.2018 - 06.2018
- Prepared and implemented lessons for gifted and talented students
- Modeled different reading and writing strategies for the students
- Created centers for daily five during guided reading
- Planned for and participated in parent-teacher conferences
- Graded assignments and assessments, as well as designed rubrics for specific assessments
- Engaged students in a Responsive Classroom by including class meetings and other activities
- Included cross-curricular activities throughout lessons
Education
Master of Education - Elementary Education
DePaul University
Chicago, IL, USA06-2018
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
Ball State University
Muncie, IN, USA05-2012
Skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Classroom management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Engaging lesson plans
Accomplishments
- License (PEL), June 2018
- Elementary Education, grade 1 through grade 6
Timeline
Grade 2 Teacher
GEMS American Academy
08.2024 - Current
Grade 3 Teacher
American International School in Abu Dhabi
08.2022 - Current
Grade 3 Teacher
Emirates National School
08.2020 - 06.2022
Grade 3 Teacher
James Otis World Language Academy
08.2018 - 07.2020
Student Teacher
A.N. Pritzker School
03.2018 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising and Marketing
Ball State University
Master of Education - Elementary Education
DePaul University