Brittany Schamerhorn
Richmond,TX
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Summer Curriculum Writer
Lamar Consolidated Independent School District
Richmond , Texas
06.2021 - Current
- Designed detailed plans to help teachers introduce new technology into classrooms.
- Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
4th Grade ELAR Teacher/ Team Leader
Lamar Consolidated Independent School District
Richmond , Texas
07.2020 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Curriculum/ District Assessment Writer
Katy Independent School District
Katy, TX
08.2016 - 06.2020
- Trained teachers on new curriculum and information.
- Looked at student testing data and compared it to new and past curriculum.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
Teacher (2nd, 4th Grade)
Katy Independent School District
Katy , Texas
07.2016 - 06.2020
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
Teacher (3rd Grade)
Fort Bend Independent School District
Sugarland , Texas
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher (10th Grade)
Buffalo Public School District
Buffalo, NY
01.2012 - 06.2013
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
Student Teacher, (8th Grade Behavior Intervention)
Ken-Ton School District
Kenmore , NY
08.2012 - 12.2012
- Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students.
- Created BIP and IEP for individualized student behavior and academic goals.
Education
No Degree - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
University At Buffalo
Buffalo, New York Master of Science - Instruction And Curriculum
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Medaille College
Buffalo, NY06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Social Studies Education
Medaille College
Buffalo, NY06.2012
Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Instructional Strategies
- Curriculum Understanding
- Instructional Techniques
- Program and Classroom Management
- Differentiated Instruction
Certification
- EC-6 Generalist (TX)
- English as a Second Language Supplement (TX & NYS)
- Special Education (NYS)
- 7-12 Social Studies Education (NYS)
Accomplishments
2016 Katy ISD TOY
2016 Region 4 Teacher of the Year Finalist
Timeline
Summer Curriculum Writer
Lamar Consolidated Independent School District
06.2021 - Current
4th Grade ELAR Teacher/ Team Leader
Lamar Consolidated Independent School District
07.2020 - Current
Curriculum/ District Assessment Writer
Katy Independent School District
08.2016 - 06.2020
Teacher (2nd, 4th Grade)
Katy Independent School District
07.2016 - 06.2020
Teacher (3rd Grade)
Fort Bend Independent School District
06.2015 - 06.2016
Student Teacher, (8th Grade Behavior Intervention)
Ken-Ton School District
08.2012 - 12.2012
Long-Term Substitute Teacher (10th Grade)
Buffalo Public School District
01.2012 - 06.2013
No Degree - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
University At Buffalo
Master of Science - Instruction And Curriculum
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Medaille College
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Social Studies Education
Medaille College
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