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Brooke Overman

Educator
McKinney,TX - Texas

Summary

Compassionate, enthusiastic educator with an eager commitment to student development and their learning experience. Effective communicator adept in using challenging, enriching, and innovative activities that address the various learning styles and needs of students, while ensuring information retainment. Implementing classroom management techniques that are conducive to creating an environment best suited for learning and growing. Active team member who effectively collaborates with all levels of staff members and establishes quality relationships with students.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Melissa ISD
Melissa, TX
10.2010 - Current
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
  • Assigned, explained and graded homework.
  • Administered and graded tests and quizzes and reported performance to primary teacher.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.

Elementary Teacher

Kennedale ISD
Kennedale, TX
08.2001 - 05.2005
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses and learning patterns.
  • Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
  • Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
  • Tutored students each year in Reading and Math.

Education

Texas Educator Certificate - Education

Education Career Alternatives Program
North Richland Hills, TX
02.2003

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders

Baylor University
Waco, TX
05.1999

Skills

  • Adaptable
  • Organizational abilities
  • Classroom management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Creative problem solving
  • Lesson plan implementation
  • IEP documentation
  • Discipline
  • Student records management
  • IEP understanding
  • Parent Communication
  • Differentiated instruction

Timeline

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Melissa ISD
10.2010 - Current

Elementary Teacher

Kennedale ISD
08.2001 - 05.2005

Texas Educator Certificate - Education

Education Career Alternatives Program

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders

Baylor University

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