Brittany Tunget
Arvada,CO
Summary
Accomplished educational leader with expertise in curriculum development, school administration duties, and instructional leadership. Holds a Master’s in Gifted and Talented Education, an Ed.S. in Educational Leadership with Principal and Gifted and Talented Director Endorsement. Demonstrated success in transforming school culture, driving professional development, managing budgets, and advancing instructional practices through data-driven strategies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Teacher
Thunder Vista P-8
08.2018 - Current
- Participated in principal interviews at school and district levels
- Led Faculty Advisory Board to enhance school climate
- Served as APEX Liaison for 8 years, facilitating staff-administration communication
- Contributed to school budget planning, focusing on Faculty Advisory Committee
- Partnered with PTO to fund musical program and secure grants for instruments/repairs
- Represented specialists/electives on Data Team, driving student performance insights
- Built Thunder Vista Music Department and grew 80-student percussion ensemble
- Coordinated grade-level performances, honor choirs, and extracurricular activities
- Led choir to 1st place and 'Best in Class' at Winter Park music competitions
- Planned successful 7th-grade overnight trip, ensuring safety with district leadership
- Contributed to SEL team to improve school culture and student well-being
- Served on hiring boards and helped establish Thunder Vista's music program
- Managed master scheduling for middle and elementary school teams/electives
- Organized fundraising events with PTO for school supplies/resources
- Delivered PD aligned with RANDA evaluation to improve instructional practices
- Hosted district walkthroughs to showcase successful lesson plans/strategies
- Contributed to middle school music curriculum development
- Developed Faculty Advisory Committee bylaws for structured faculty input
- Led grade level performances for all grades K-8
Coaching/Leadership Activities
School District #99 and Adams 12 Five Star Schools
08.2012 - 05.2025
- Head coach for 7th and 8th grade volleyball team at John F
- Kennedy School
- Facilitated tournaments and practice schedules for games
- Organized team building activities/events for players
- Developed assemblies and fundraising at current school
- Head softball coach for pitching staff at Hall High School
- Head of middle school musicals
- Created an 80 student percussion ensemble called "Thunder Struck"
- Created overnight field trip opportunities for middle school students.
Fifth Grade Elementary Teacher
Leroy Elementary
08.2013 - 08.2018
- Company Overview: (An IB World School)
- Build curriculum and create resources for gifted and talented students
- Foster a good classroom environment to effectively connect with students, parents, and fellow teachers
- Plan professional development for teachers around their evaluations
- Construct new lessons for IB Units of Inquiry
- Official APEX School Representative
- IB World Teacher in a certified school
- Faculty Advisor Committee Head
- Assistant Director for 4th and 5th grade choir
- Lead Coordinator for Gifted and Talented Program
- (An IB World School)
Fourth Grade Elementary Teacher
John F. Kennedy
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Served as the lead ESL teacher for fourth grade/co-taught with Spanish instructor
- Designed activities for differentiated learning styles
- Re-evaluated lesson plans for productivity and efficiency
- Provided comfortable and friendly environment for students to ask questions and expand their minds
Education
Master's Degree, Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) - Educational Leadership With Principal And Gifted Director Endors
University of Northern Colorado
05-2025
Master's Degree - Gifted and Talented Curriculum & Development
University of Northern Colorado
05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Monmouth College
05.2012
Skills
- Effective Classroom Management & Instructional Leadership
- Strong Parent-Teacher Communication & School-Community Partnerships
- Expertise in Lesson Planning, Data Analysis, and Instructional Cycles
- Inclusive General Education & Music Instruction
- Staff Leadership, Mentorship, and Professional Development
- Collaborative Team Leadership & Community Engagement
- Strategic, Data-Driven Educational Practices
Timeline
Music Teacher
Thunder Vista P-8
08.2018 - Current
Fifth Grade Elementary Teacher
Leroy Elementary
08.2013 - 08.2018
Fourth Grade Elementary Teacher
John F. Kennedy
01.2013 - 12.2013
Coaching/Leadership Activities
School District #99 and Adams 12 Five Star Schools
08.2012 - 05.2025
Master's Degree - Gifted and Talented Curriculum & Development
University of Northern Colorado
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Monmouth College
Master's Degree, Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) - Educational Leadership With Principal And Gifted Director Endors
University of Northern Colorado
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