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Brynna Lekven

Houston,TX

Summary

Enthusiastic and motivated Intern Teacher focused on developing teaching abilities by collaborating closely with experienced educators as well as students. Observant, empathetic, hardworking and diligent about using proven and diverse teaching techniques to connect with elementary school students and share knowledge of important concepts in math, science, social studies, and English language arts. Offers excellent teaching abilities and attentiveness to individual student and classroom needs.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Barista Trainer

Starbucks
09.2021 - 05.2023
  • Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
  • Elevated customer loyalty by using strong communication abilities to resolve customer conflict.
  • Customized training strategies based on individual barista knowledge, experience and strengths.
  • Taught proper procedures and strategies for success to new employees.

Private Babysitter

Professors Of The University Of Houston
09.2020 - 07.2021
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.

Tutor

Family Of The University Of Houston Professors
09.2020 - 05.2021
  • Bolstered relationship between elementary student and school through extensive educational aid in math, social studies, science, and English language arts.
  • Stimulated student's critical thinking by focusing on information gathering and question forming.
  • Collaborated with student to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses within the curriculum.
  • Mentored elementary student through learning from home during a national pandemic.

Tutor

Paper Airplanes Tutoring
09.2020 - 12.2020
  • Collaborated with English language learners and fellow tutor to advance conversational English speaking skills.
  • Supplied extracurricular assistance through extensive educational conversations.
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence in their English speaking abilities.

Volunteer

University Of Texas At Austin
06.2018 - 02.2019
  • Supervised classrooms of 2-to-3 year-olds enrolled in the Priscilla Pond Flawn Child and Family Laboratory for the summer and fall semesters.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve the University of Texas Human Development and Family Sciences department needs.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to facilitate interactions between children to further sociodramatic play.
  • Collaborated with other volunteers as well as supervisors within the department to plan weekly schedules.
  • Worked alongside leaders in the Human Development and Family Studies research community.

Mentor Volunteer

Lee Elementary School
10.2017 - 05.2018
  • Mentored at-risk students in kindergarten through sixth grade.
  • Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
  • Problem-solved difficulties and created solutions with the students in their home and academic lives.
  • Collaborated with teachers to create a safe and trusting educational environment for the students.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

The University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX
05.2019

High School Diploma -

College Station High School
College Station, TX
05.2015

Skills

  • Team Collaboration
  • Elementary Education
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Inspiring Love of Learning
  • Academic Goals
  • Tutoring
  • Clear Instruction and Communication
  • Problem-Solving Skills

Certification

  • TExES Science of Teaching Reading Exam (2023-anticipated)
  • TExES Core Subjects EC-6 Exam (2023-passed)
  • TQUK Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (2020)
  • Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative: Human Research Social/Behavioral Researchers Certificate (2019)

Timeline

Barista Trainer

Starbucks
09.2021 - 05.2023

Private Babysitter

Professors Of The University Of Houston
09.2020 - 07.2021

Tutor

Family Of The University Of Houston Professors
09.2020 - 05.2021

Tutor

Paper Airplanes Tutoring
09.2020 - 12.2020

Volunteer

University Of Texas At Austin
06.2018 - 02.2019

Mentor Volunteer

Lee Elementary School
10.2017 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

The University of Texas At Austin

High School Diploma -

College Station High School

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