Hi, I’m
Brittany Littleton
Woodstock,GA
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
The Wood Acres SchoolMarietta, GA
2nd Grade Teacher
10.2014 - 08.2020
Job overview
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Implemented a variety of instructional strategies to accommodate diverse learners while maintaining high expectations for all students.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Collaborated with other teachers for interdisciplinary lesson planning, enhancing student understanding of various subjects.
- Served as a mentor teacher for new hires, providing guidance on effective teaching methods and successful classroom management techniques.
The Peabody SchoolCambridge, MA
1st and 2nd Grade Inclusion Classroom Assistant Teacher
06.2014 - 08.2014
Job overview
- Collaboratively designed, created, and implemented a seven-week, thematic, interdisciplinary, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate curriculum that emphasized hands-on, activity-based learning by extending and reinforcing children’s learning during the school year
- Consistently attended to evolving needs of the classroom through assessing and measuring student work to gain an understanding of current performance levels
- Referred to and supported individual student’s IEPs when creating lesson plans to ensure that appropriate modifications and the methodology of instruction were scaffolded to meet the needs of every learner.
Brimmer and May SchoolBrookline, MA
4th Grade Student Teacher; Substitute Teacher; Extended Day Teacher
10.2013 - 06.2014
Job overview
- Collaboratively designed an inclusive, caring, and engaging classroom community where students are supported in achieving high academic standards, all the while upholding the Core Values of Respect, Responsibility, Honesty and Kindness
- Provided opportunities for, and emphasized ethical citizenship through, active learning by challenging students to think and work independently, as well as in cooperative learning groups
- Effectively integrated technology into daily curriculum through the use of the iPad and SMARTBoard
- Motivated students to become innovative thinkers by means of fostering critical thinking and analytical skills through offering supports and instilling confidence.
Gardner Pilot AcademyAllston, MA
5th Grade Assistant Teacher
02.2013 - 05.2013
Job overview
- Planned and delivered effective instruction through the development of curriculum based instruction according to the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks
- Effectively implemented systems and strategies for classroom management through the application of routines, with collaboration of other staff members
- Assisted large and small groups with assignments and day-to-day class work, as well as supervising transition times in the classroom all the while promoting equity among students
- Observed students developmental issues, cognitive levels, learning styles, and personalities so as to maximizing learning through a multidisciplinary model of education.
Barefoot BooksCambridge, MA
Global Operations and Community Relations Associate
10.2010 - 12.2012
Job overview
- Responsible for daily data entry and sales support for the trade, community and export businesses
- Generated and distributed multiple monthly reports for company Executives and CEO
- Proofread important press released documents issued by the Marketing Director including the oversight and production of company catalog.
Bright Horizons Family SolutionsBoston, MA
Lead Infant Teacher
05.2010 - 10.2010
Job overview
- Accommodated each child individually according to their needs by performing thorough daily care while continuing to cultivate a caring professional relationship with parents
- Created weekly syllabus for classroom, and performed daily observations of infants based on The World at Their Fingertips Core Curriculum.
Education
Lesley UniversityCambridge, MA
Master of Arts in Education
08.2014
Emmanuel CollegeBoston, MA
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
05.2010
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Orton-Gillingham Trained
- Project-based learning
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Student-Centered Learning
- Reading Strategies
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Distance Learning
- Positive Behavior Techniques
- Child Development
- Progress Reporting
Timeline
2nd Grade Teacher
The Wood Acres School
10.2014 - 08.2020
1st and 2nd Grade Inclusion Classroom Assistant Teacher
The Peabody School
06.2014 - 08.2014
4th Grade Student Teacher; Substitute Teacher; Extended Day Teacher
Brimmer and May School
10.2013 - 06.2014
5th Grade Assistant Teacher
Gardner Pilot Academy
02.2013 - 05.2013
Global Operations and Community Relations Associate
Barefoot Books
10.2010 - 12.2012
Lead Infant Teacher
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
05.2010 - 10.2010
Lesley University
Master of Arts in Education
Emmanuel College
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology