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Brittney Gorter

Brittney Gorter

Pipestone,MN

Summary

A little about me: I got married to my husband, Jaydon, in 2024; we had our first daughter in August 2025, and we have a golden retriever. We enjoy camping, boating, and traveling as a family. I enjoy staying active, baking, reading, and spending time outdoors. I knew in high school, after volunteering in elementary classrooms, that teaching is where my heart was meant to be. I love helping children learn, grow, and foster a love of learning. I also enjoy continuing my own education; finding new ways to teach, keeping up to date on new techniques, and collaborating with colleagues.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender/Waitress

Pipestone Country Club
Pipestone, MN
04.2024 - Current
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar area during service hours.
  • Managed inventory levels, ensuring timely ordering of supplies and ingredients.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate food and drink service efficiently.
  • Engaged with guests to create a welcoming atmosphere and enhance their experience.
  • Trained new bartenders on procedures, drink recipes, and customer service standards.

Teacher - 2nd Grade

MCC- West Elementary
Slayton, MN
05.2020 - Current
  • Developed lesson plans to engage diverse learning styles in second grade students.
  • Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to design cross-curricular projects for student enrichment.
  • Communicated regularly with parents about student progress and classroom activities.
  • Assisted in assessing student understanding through informal evaluations and observations.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching techniques and strategies.

Student Teacher

Harrisburg School District
Harrisburg, SD
01.2020 - 05.2020
  • Developed lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and student needs.
  • Facilitated engaging classroom discussions to enhance student participation.
  • Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods and tools.
  • Collaborated with teacher to plan and achieve instructional goals and objectives.
  • Observed teachers in classrooms to improve skills and communication.
  • Developed deeper understanding of teaching strategies with increasing responsibility for student learning.

Child and Youth Program Assistant

Summer Time Fun
Pipestone, MN
05.2017 - 08.2019
  • Assisted children with daily activities and ensured a safe environment.
  • Planned and organized engaging educational activities for diverse age groups.
  • Communicated with parents about children's progress and daily experiences.
  • Monitored children's behavior, promoting positive social interactions and conflict resolution.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of play areas and learning materials.

Education

Master of Arts - M.Ed. in Literacy

American College of Education
Online
08-2025

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD
05-2020

High School Diploma -

Pipestone Area School
Pipestone, MN
05-2016

Skills

  • Lesson planning
  • Literacy instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Student assessment
  • Parent communication
  • Curriculum development

Affiliations

  • JH Girls Basketball Coach (2020-2021)
  • JH Girls Volleyball Coach (2020- present)
  • JO volleyball coach at MCJO (2023- 12U)
  • JO volleyball coach at Pipestone JO (2024- 12U and 2025- 16U)

Certification

Orton Gillingham Trained

LETRS Trained

References

  • Patrick Freeman- building principal at MCC- patrick.freeman@mcc.mntm.org- 507-836-6450
  • Krista Gillette- mentor teacher and colleague at MCC- krista.gillette@mcc.mntm.org- 507-836-6450
  • James Wajer- AD at MCC- james.wajer@mcc.mntm.org- 507-836-6184
  • Staci O'Hearn- manager at Pipestone Country Club- 507-825-2592

Timeline

Bartender/Waitress

Pipestone Country Club
04.2024 - Current

Teacher - 2nd Grade

MCC- West Elementary
05.2020 - Current

Student Teacher

Harrisburg School District
01.2020 - 05.2020

Child and Youth Program Assistant

Summer Time Fun
05.2017 - 08.2019

Master of Arts - M.Ed. in Literacy

American College of Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

South Dakota State University

High School Diploma -

Pipestone Area School