- Music, Pop is my favorite category! I collect vinyl records
- Reading, Big fan of historical fiction!
- Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations
- Mindfulness Practices, mental health is a huge priority of mine
- Animal Care, my dog, Fiyero! (Big Wicked fan)
- Fashion and Style, who doesn't love to shop?
- Historical Exploration, 1800's England is my favorite time period to read and discuss
- Creative Writing, I love to write poetry
- Travel, I went to Europe in 2025 for 3 weeks! Best trip of my life!
Brooke Macke
Kissimmee
Summary
I am a 3rd year, Elementary School Teacher with expertise in early education with 2nd through 3rd grade teaching experience. I am familiar with developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards, including Florida's B.E.S.T. standards and other online resources and platforms to promote learning. I also have experience with students who have special needs, knows how to implement IEP's, BIPS, and 504's, effectively. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches. But most of all, my pride is in my ability to build relationships inside the classroom, with students and with parents. As, at the end of the day, the best way to get the best out of your student(s), is to know them at their core. And that is my goal each and every school year.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Orange County Public School District
Orlando, FL
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Utilized various instructional technologies to support diverse learning needs in the classroom. Canvas, Savvas, Reflex, Lexia, Amira, etc.
- Fostered a positive and collaborative learning environment, encouraging student participation and a happy place to be.
- Assessed student performance through regular informal evaluations, formal evaluations, and provided constructive feedback for improvement and goal setting skills.
- Communicated effectively and built strong connections with parents regarding student progress and behavioral concerns.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs within the classroom, ESE, students with IEP's and 504's.
2nd Grade Elementary Teacher
Orange County Public School District
Orlando, FL
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Assessed student progress through regular informal and formal, evaluations and tailored tier 1, 2, and 3, interventions to support individual growth.
- Collaborated with caregivers to address student needs and facilitate effective communication regarding academic progress and academic struggles.
- Utilized assessment data to inform instructional decisions, tailoring lessons to meet the diverse needs of each student in the classroom.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Half Year Temporary Teacher
Kelly Educational Services
Orlando, FL
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Administered various reading CRMs tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings and research.
- Provided warm, supportive, and loving environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and built positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices on a consistent basis.
- Implemented a positive reward system to motivate students and reinforce good behavior, resulting in a more well rounded classroom environment.
2nd Grade Student Teacher
University of Central Florida, UCF
Orlando, FL
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with my team educators to align curriculum standards and assessment methods effectively.
- Managed classroom behavior through positive reinforcement and established routines for the most positive and effective learning environment.
- Assessed student progress using formative assessments, CRMs, providing timely feedback to families to support academic growth.
- Supported English Language Learners by employing scaffolding techniques and visual aids during instruction, as well as cognates, enhancing overall comprehension levels.
- Led small group instruction in math and language arts, providing targeted support for struggling students depending on ability levels.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL12.2023
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
St. Johns River State College
Saint Augustine, FL12.2019
Skills
- Collaborative learning in a partnership between my students and I
- Parent-teacher communication on a consistent, weekly basis
- Student engagement, I'm very proud of my classroom management skill set
- Progress monitoring, how to track individualized student performance
- Classroom technology, Chromebooks, Launchpad, Canvas, Savvas, Amira, Lexia, ReadingPlus, etc
- Cultural awareness
- Social-emotional learning, providing instruction at a developmentally appropriate rate
- Mathematics instruction, 3rd Grade BEST Math Standards
- Science instruction, 3rd Grade BEST Science Standards
- Individualized learning, taking my own courses to better my performance and knowledge as an educator
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to effectiavely track student learning and progress, on spreadsheets.
- Oversaw 20 students per class.
- Taught 37 students overall while being departmentalized.
- Collaborated with team of 8 grade level teachers in the development of improving my school grade overall.
Certification
- Florida Educator Certification - July 2023.
Interests
Timeline
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Orange County Public School District
08.2025 - 05.2026
2nd Grade Elementary Teacher
Orange County Public School District
08.2024 - 05.2025
Half Year Temporary Teacher
Kelly Educational Services
01.2024 - 05.2024
2nd Grade Student Teacher
University of Central Florida, UCF
09.2023 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Central Florida
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
St. Johns River State College