Brooke Shortlidge
Warrington,PA
Summary
Dynamic Grade 2 Teacher with a track record of fostering student growth at Council Rock School District, adept in differentiated instruction and collaborative teamwork. Excels in creating inclusive learning environments and improving academic outcomes. Skilled in organizational management and problem-solving, demonstrating significant contributions to educational strategies and student development.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Grade 2 Teacher
Council Rock School District
08.2007 - Current
- Establish open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Demonstrate initiative in taking the PBIS Tier 1 Team Lead by creating agendas, leading monthly meetings, developing ideas for Positive Behavior School Wide Interventions.
- Hillcrest PTO liaison- attended monthly PTO meetings to communicate events to the parent community.
- District Highlights include GLC, PTO representative, CS in PA member, STEAM Committee, Assessment Committee, Tier 1 PBIS Lead Teacher, Report Card Revision Committee, Facilitated Workshops, ELA Committee, Pilot Teacher for Reading and Reading Horizons
- Build positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Implement strategies established in 504 Plans and Individualized Education Plans.
- Participate in MTSS/DATR Meetings to analyze data, develop goals, and implement strategies in the classroom to enhance student growth.
- Prepare and administer grade-specific assessments regulated by Council Rock to monitor students' growth, evaluate results and to report progress to parents.
- Design and present lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Maintain knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Maintain student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Create supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
Instructional Assistant
West Hartford Public Schools
08.2005 - 12.2006
Credit Analyst
TEKsystems
07.1999 - 06.2004
- Assessed credit risk and analyzed financial statements.
- Conducted financial review of customer lines of credit by assessing company financials and initiating credit application reviews.
- Analyzed customer data such as financial statements.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Hartford
Hartford, CT12.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA05.1999
Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Organizational Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Problem-solving skills
- Individualized Learning Plans
- Differentiated Instruction
- Efficient
Timeline
Grade 2 Teacher
Council Rock School District
08.2007 - Current
Instructional Assistant
West Hartford Public Schools
08.2005 - 12.2006
Credit Analyst
TEKsystems
07.1999 - 06.2004
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Hartford
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Susquehanna University
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