Brooke Garner
Centreville,MD
Summary
Seeking a creative and challenging opportunity that will commensurate with my education, experience, and passion in the development of educational leadership, while providing me the opportunity to grow professionally and contribute to the advocacy for all students, families, and staff members.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Fourth Grade Teacher
Tyler Heights Elementary School
08.2020 - Current
- Grade Team Leader
- Leader of student attendance intervention group
- Attended attendance meetings with leadership team
- Math Subject Matter Expert
- Developing daily differentiated assignments and assessments for students
- Considerable knowledge, experience, and ongoing learning of pedagogy
- Virtual/Hybrid Teaching during COVID-19 virus via Google
- Extended Day and Tutoring Program Lead
- ESOL Co-Planning Program
- Daily ESOL Co-Teaching/Co-Planning
- Planned, led, and participated in field trips
Fifth Grade Inclusion Teacher
Mt. Hope/ Nanjemoy Elementary School
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Funded and lead a food donation program during COVID
- Created and had intentions to lead after-school sports program before COVID-19
- Considerable knowledge, experience and ongoing learning of pedagogy
- Virtual Teaching during COVID-19 virus via TEAMS
- FAME certified
Fifth Grade Inclusion Teacher
William A. Diggs Elementary School
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Plan and teach English language arts (ELA), guided reading groups, mathematics, flexible mathematics groups, social studies and co-teach science five days per week, integrating technology such as SMART board, PowerPoint, online read- aloud books, and educational websites
- Develop lessons that allow students to work collaboratively with their peers as well as lessons that practice students’ independence
- Integrate differentiated lessons for students of gifted services in reading
- Integrate differentiated and modified lessons to meet the needs for students of special education (inclusive) services in reading and mathematics
- Participate in weekly collaboration with grade level team members to plan and design formal assessments for all subject areas
- Participate in monthly Instructional Leadership Team meetings to develop lessons and assessments for further implementation after analyzing data
- Foster positive professional relationships with all school personnel, peers, students, and community members
- Participated in Extended Learning Opportunity Program for students (Reading- Spring 2018, Math- Winter 2019)
- Coordinated and took part in multiple 5th grade field trips
- Effectively communicate with parents and guardians through technology applications, e-mail, and phone calls
- Developed, facilitated, coordinated and presented county-wide professional development and participated in staff meetings and professional learning opportunities
- Participate in multiple IEP and gifted service meetings to meet the needs of students
Education
Certificate in Pupil Personnel Work - Education Administration
Trinity Washington University
Washington, DC01.2024
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Towson University
Baltimore, MD05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Towson University
Baltimore, MD05.2016
Associate of Science - Special Education/ Elementary Education
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD12.2013
Skills
- Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, SharePoint, Office 365, Social Media Platforms, Microsoft Teams, and Google)
- Communication: Excellent written and oral communication skills Directly with peers, students, community and outside organizations using qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques Establishing effective working relationships
- Flexibility: Performs various tasks, as needed, for the team while knowing obstacles may be involved Willing to do what is necessary for the organization
- Teamwork: Participates in team meetings offering technical insight when necessary, always working together with co-workers to build a stronger group dynamic while determining the best solution
- Leadership: Peer observation for constructive criticism and making recommendations
- Student Advocacy: Dedicating and ensuring that all students have equity and access to educational opportunities with keeping Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs in mind
Accomplishments
- Passed Praxis I and II (2016)
- Passed Special Education Praxis (2016)
- English to Speakers of Other Languages Praxis (2018)
- Passed English to Speakers of Other Languages Praxis (January 2019)
Trainings
- Components of SIOP/Dual- Language School-Wide Professional Developments (2020-present)
- Subject Matter Expert Reveal Math PDs (2023- present)
- Formative Assessments for Maryland Educators (2020)
- English Speakers of Other Languages Praxis Workshop (2019)
- School Budgeting and Fiscal Planning Course (2019)
- ELA Level Literacy Intervention Training (2018)
- Instructional Strategies for ELL: The SIOP Model for ESOL (CPD) 2018
- Math and Reading Staff Development (2016-present)
- School Safety Training (2016- present)
- Search and Seizure Training (2016)
- Equity Training (2016- present)
- Guided Reading for Transitional and Fluent Readers (2016)
- Introduction to Differentiation Parts 1 and 2 (2016)
Timeline
Fourth Grade Teacher
Tyler Heights Elementary School
08.2020 - Current
Fifth Grade Inclusion Teacher
Mt. Hope/ Nanjemoy Elementary School
08.2019 - 06.2020
Fifth Grade Inclusion Teacher
William A. Diggs Elementary School
08.2016 - 06.2019
Certificate in Pupil Personnel Work - Education Administration
Trinity Washington University
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Towson University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Towson University
Associate of Science - Special Education/ Elementary Education
College of Southern Maryland
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