Brittany Scott
Bolingbrook,IL
Summary
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A seasoned educator with 12+ years of experience in teaching and mentoring diverse learners, adept at curriculum design, data analysis, and goal setting to enhance instructional effectiveness. Proficient in training fellow educators in these strategies to elevate classroom performance. Experienced in fostering Social Emotional Learning and providing mental health training. Seeking a professional development role to impart expertise gained from roles as a teacher in Naperville and Bolingbrook districts, a university adjunct professor, and an Educational Director.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Hiring Specialist
Ignite Tutoring
City of Los Angeles, CA
01.2021 - 10.2023
- Virtual coach for new tutors where they are critiqued and given feedback.
- Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
- Maintained accurate records in the applicant tracking system throughout the recruitment process.
- Participated in development initiatives aimed at improving the efficiency of recruiting processes.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to determine staffing needs and identify appropriate recruitment channels.
- Reviewed resumes and applications submitted by applicants against established criteria for each position.
Substitute teacher
Woodview Elementary school
Bolingbrook, IL
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Quickly interpret lesson plans and create reports to inform students’ permanent teacher of their success.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Educational Director
Christian, Victory In Christ Kingdom Church
Chicago, IL
07.2015 - 06.2021
- Worked with aChicago based church to develop the children’s ministry through leadership, providing training programs for volunteer teachers and providing expertise in curriculum planning.
Adjunct Professor
Aspen University
08.2017 - 01.2019
- Taught undergraduate students who were aspiring teachers.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
First Grade Teacher
Longwood Elementary
Naperville, IL
08.2011 - 06.2015
- Mentored university students through student teaching experience.
- Provided a positive learning environment with high expectations for diverse groups of students fostering 100% proficiency in math and reading.
- Designed and implemented engaging lessons using Common Core Standards.
- Utilized formative assessments in reading and mathematics to plan instruction which increased student growth by over 80%.
- Utilized positive and proactive classroom management using CHAMPS.
- Cooperatively planned and taught with special education teachers, reading specialist, and ESL teachers to design modifications for lessons and assessments.
- Utilized guided math and reading groups to instruct learners at varied levels.
- Applied Response to Intervention model with struggling students which led to 100% proficiency in each student.
Fourth Grade Teacher
Reba O. Steck Elementary District
Aurora, IL
08.2008 - 05.2011
- Developed appropriate curriculum and led instruction in all subject areas.
- Utilized benchmark assessment data to provide individualized interventions which led over 80 % of students meeting or exceeding previous scores by over 90%.
- Created and organized guided reading lessons using Daily 5.
- Utilized formative assessments to measure student growth in reading and math.
- Opened lines of communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Guided students with individual goal setting, benchmarking and reflection.
Education
ESL - Endorsement
St. Francis University
Joliet, IL06.2014
Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction
Concordia University Chicago
River Forest, IL10.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL06.2008
Skills
- Organization and Planning Skills
- Clear Instruction and Communication
- Online-Based Education
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Public Speaking
- Presentations and Demonstrations
- Clear Verbal Communication
- Coaching and Development
- Clear Instruction and Communication
- Academic Performance Improvement
- Differentiated Instruction
- Clear Instruction and Communication
- Academic Performance Improvement
- Differentiated Instruction
- Mental Health Training
Affiliations
- Selected from 2000+ teachers for Charlotte Danielson's "Teaching the Core" Project with Student Achievement Partners.
- Modeled distinguished instruction showcased on The Teaching the Core website, aiding nationwide teacher training.
- Entrepreneur and author of a children's mental health books, presenting on Social Emotional Learning to diverse audiences.
Timeline
Substitute teacher
Woodview Elementary school
08.2021 - 08.2022
Hiring Specialist
Ignite Tutoring
01.2021 - 10.2023
Adjunct Professor
Aspen University
08.2017 - 01.2019
Educational Director
Christian, Victory In Christ Kingdom Church
07.2015 - 06.2021
First Grade Teacher
Longwood Elementary
08.2011 - 06.2015
Fourth Grade Teacher
Reba O. Steck Elementary District
08.2008 - 05.2011
ESL - Endorsement
St. Francis University
Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction
Concordia University Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
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