Brooke DeFrain
Edgar,Nebraska
Summary
Accomplished educator with extensive experience at Sandy Creek Public Schools, willing to dive into curriculum to maintain an educational environment that excels all students. A strong focus in fostering student growth through individualized instruction and classroom management. Demonstrated success in enhancing student learning outcomes, with a strong focus on individualized instruction and relationship building. Working collaboratively in team environments, significantly contributing to academic excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd Grade Teacher
Sandy Creek Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments through our PBIS system.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
4th Grade Teacher
Harvard Public Schools
08.2019 - 05.2021
4th Grade Teacher
Cozad Community Schools
08.2013 - 05.2019
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lincoln, NESkills
- Individualized Instruction
- Math, ELA, Science & History Instruction
- Team Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Individualized Learning
- Problem-solving skills
- Curriculum Development
- Student assessment
- Behavior Modeling
- Organizational Skills
- Classroom Management
- Technology Integration
- Project-based learning
- Coaching Experience: Basketball, Volleyball, Quiz Bowl
- PBIS Team Member
Timeline
3rd Grade Teacher
Sandy Creek Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
4th Grade Teacher
Harvard Public Schools
08.2019 - 05.2021
4th Grade Teacher
Cozad Community Schools
08.2013 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
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