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Brooke Price

Warsaw,IN

Summary

Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Children's Ministries Pastor

Warsaw Community Church
06.2016 - Current
  • Worked with children's ministry team and executive leaders to develop lesson plans and special events for children.
  • Analyzed program cost data to determine budget priorities.
  • Recruited and trained volunteers and staff in care of children and facility procedures.
  • Created and maintained safe and nurturing environment for children.
  • Adhered to security processes and sign-in and sign-out procedures for children, parents and visitors.
  • Prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly schedule of activities and classes.
  • Evaluated and introduced age-appropriate materials for children and contoured it to lesson plans.
  • Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
  • Hired, mentored and supervised volunteers and staff to carry out program goals.
  • Adapted classroom plans to support needs of children with special learning requirements.

3rd Grade Teacher

Plymouth Community Schools
08.2014 - 06.2016
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
  • Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
  • Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
  • 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.

2nd-4th Grade Program Leader

Warsaw Community Church
06.2011 - 08.2014
  • Supervised volunteer teams and oversaw facility to meet requirements for learning and growth.
  • Collaborated with other children's ministry leaders on curriculum, activities and events.
  • Wrote and edited children's curriculum.
  • Taught age-appropriate lessons.
  • Incorporated age-appropriate, hands-on and engaging activities.
  • Maintained organized, safe and effective classroom.
  • Incorporated and maintained room expectations and procedures for students and volunteers.
  • Created, organized and implemented teaching and serving schedules for volunteers and leaders.
  • Wrote for family newsletter.
  • Provided feedback and resources to extended learning at home with parents/guardians.
  • Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.

1st Grade Teacher (Substitute)

Mentone Elementary
08.2013 - 12.2013
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
  • Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
  • 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.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Education

Indiana University South Bend
South Bend, IN
12.2012

Skills

  • Classroom Instruction
  • Student Support
  • Teaching
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Student Engagement
  • Program Direction
  • Curriculum Writing
  • Instructional Techniques
  • Volunteer Coordination
  • Children's Ministry

Timeline

Children's Ministries Pastor

Warsaw Community Church
06.2016 - Current

3rd Grade Teacher

Plymouth Community Schools
08.2014 - 06.2016

1st Grade Teacher (Substitute)

Mentone Elementary
08.2013 - 12.2013

2nd-4th Grade Program Leader

Warsaw Community Church
06.2011 - 08.2014

Bachelor of Science - Education

Indiana University South Bend
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