Brittany Funderburk
Teacher
Holland,MI
Summary
Hardworking, dedicated, and caring educator committed to establishing a classroom community and safe learning environment for all students. Implements hands-on learning strategies to increase student engagement. Encourages students' creativity and self-expression. Has a positive and energetic teaching style.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
4th Grade Teacher
Eagle Crest Charter Academy
08.2022 - Current
- Create and maintain a learning environment that is welcoming and nurturing
- Implement collaborative learning strategies
- Assist students with online learning tools such as Lexia, DreamBox, and Google Classroom
- Proctor assessments such as AIMSWeb and M-STEP.
2nd Grade Teacher
Stone Creek Charter School
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Differentiated lessons to better serve students and their individual needs
- Built and taught lessons ranging across all subjects
- Organized and executed small groups based on student's skill levels
- Administered MAP Growth and DIBELS Tests to assess student learning and monitor progress.
First Grade Teacher
Saint Clare of Assisi Catholic School
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Created and executed engaging lesson plans for a variety of students
- Met with parents as needed to discuss and resolve behavior issues
- Collaborated with colleagues and attended Professional Development weekly
- Maintained a safe and healthy learning environment during COVID-19 restrictions.
Student Teacher
Westminster Public Schools
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Incorporated project-based learning activities to support Common Core 2nd grade curriculum
- Developed lesson plans to align with Westminster Public School's proficiency scales, using CBS
- Promoted a safe social and emotional learning environment in order to enhance student learning
- Established rewards system, such as an earning/losing dollars system, to manage disruptive classroom behavior
- Utilized technology in the classroom such as Empower, TypingAgent, and IXL.
Assistant Teacher
Primrose School of Erie at Vista Ridge
05.2016 - 07.2016
- Created bulletin boards using artwork from students to enhance classroom motivation and engagement
- Assisted in helping the teacher execute the lesson plans by assisting in any way needed
- Cared for every student by personalizing support for their individual needs.
Pre-Clinical Experience Assistant
Westminster Public Schools
01.2016 - 04.2016
- Participated in 60 hours of pre-clinical experiences in a 1st grade classroom
- Aided teacher with small group math centers by managing classroom behaviors
- Helped to co-teach a lesson on vowel sounds, utilizing a PowerPoint slide created by classroom teacher
- Assessed students' reading using DIBELS scale.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (K-8) -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UtahSkills
Differentiated Instruction
Certification
Michigan Department of Education - Elementary Education (ZG) June 2022
Timeline
4th Grade Teacher
Eagle Crest Charter Academy
08.2022 - Current
2nd Grade Teacher
Stone Creek Charter School
08.2021 - 06.2022
First Grade Teacher
Saint Clare of Assisi Catholic School
08.2020 - 06.2021
Student Teacher
Westminster Public Schools
08.2019 - 11.2019
Assistant Teacher
Primrose School of Erie at Vista Ridge
05.2016 - 07.2016
Pre-Clinical Experience Assistant
Westminster Public Schools
01.2016 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (K-8) -
Western Governors University
Michigan Department of Education - Elementary Education (ZG) June 2022
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