Brooke Deek
Tomball ,TX
Summary
Motivated Elementary School Teacher with experience guiding students with proven teaching methods and positive interactions. Enthusiastic about helping students understand subject materials and educating on social and general learning skills. Kind and caring attitude when communicating with children.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Spring Baptist Academy
Spring, TX
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and prepared reports.
- Utilized a variety of instructional strategies such as whole-class instruction, small group activities, and individualized instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
- Created a positive classroom environment that fosters respect for diversity, encourages collaboration among peers, and promotes self-regulation skills.
- Managed classroom behavior by implementing proactive strategies such as positive reinforcement and redirection techniques.
- Facilitated parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
- Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
- Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
2nd Grade ELA Teacher
Spring ISD/ Jenkins Elementary
08.2009 - 07.2011
- 2nd grade LA/Social Studies Teacher
- Lesson Planning that aligned with TEKS
- Pulled to administer TAKS testing as needed and TELPAS rater
- Interventionist to below level students (Fontas and Pinnell program “Leveled Literacy Intervention”)
- Collaborated with Administrators on classroom management and grade level expectations
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process, open door policy, conference period time.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities, including both individual and group work
Resource Assistant
Klein ISD/Benignus Elementary
02.2009 - 07.2009
- Small groups for ARI/AMI and Tier Reading
- Worked with kindergarten students on their Letter/sound recognition and reading skills using Saxon
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work
Spring ISD/ Jenkins Elementary
01.2009 - 02.2009
- Paraprofessional with 5th grade students on Math and Reading Skills in small groups
- Reading and Math Strategies, Computer Programs.
- Responded to student needs and questions promptly
- Assisted teachers with supervision in classroom
Student Teaching
Hassler Elementary
01.2008 - 05.2008
- Kindergarten first placement/ 4th grade second placement
- Graded tests and checked homework assignments, documenting information in student records
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline
- Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery
Education
Bachelors of Science - Elementary Education
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX08.2008
Skills
- Time management
- Curriculum selection
- Elementary education
- Differentiated instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Team collaboration
- Activity Planning
- Google Docs, sheets, etc
- Small Group Instruction
Accomplishments
- EC-4 Generalist Certified
- TELPAS Certified
Timeline
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Spring Baptist Academy
07.2023 - 05.2024
2nd Grade ELA Teacher
Spring ISD/ Jenkins Elementary
08.2009 - 07.2011
Resource Assistant
Klein ISD/Benignus Elementary
02.2009 - 07.2009
Spring ISD/ Jenkins Elementary
01.2009 - 02.2009
Student Teaching
Hassler Elementary
01.2008 - 05.2008
Bachelors of Science - Elementary Education
Sam Houston State University
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