Brittany Nilsen
Certified Mathematics Teacher
Austin,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Eighth Grade Math Teacher
Harmony Public Schools
Austin, TX
01.2023 - Current
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Attended teacher conferences and workshops to stay abreast of new developments in math education.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
- Administered and interpreted assessment results to determine learners' challenges.
Mathematics Teacher
Raha International School
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
08.2018 - 07.2021
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Held regular office hours to assist students struggling with materials.
- Addressed systematic issues with math curriculum by collaborating with colleagues.
- Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Mentored teachers of a local girls' school to help improve their teaching practices
- Served as the math department representative in the "Tech Champions" campus team to share and create methods of implementing technology in the classroom
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Concordia University
Portland, OR 01.2014 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Math Education
State University of New York
Old Westbury, NY 08.2010 - 12.2012
Skills
Citizenship promotion
Organizational ability
Multitasking Abilities
Online training experience
Public speaking
Flexible and Adaptable
Documentation and control
Strategic planning
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Accomplishments
- 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year
- Chosen Math Department representative for campus technology implementation team (Raha International School 2019-2021)
Certification
Teaching Certification, Texas Education Agency
Timeline
Eighth Grade Math Teacher
Harmony Public Schools
01.2023 - Current
Teaching Certification, Texas Education Agency
11-2022
Mathematics Teacher
Raha International School
08.2018 - 07.2021
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Concordia University
01.2014 - 02.2015
Teaching Certification, New York State Department of Education
01-2013
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Math Education
State University of New York
08.2010 - 12.2012