Dayna Brown
Stonewall
Summary
Dedicated teacher with a strong focus on classroom management and student engagement. Expertise in lesson planning and adapting materials for diverse learning styles.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher, Kindergarten
Konawa Public Schools
Konawa, OK
08.2024 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support individual student needs and promote academic growth.
- Adapted instructional materials for diverse learning styles, ensuring accessibility for all students.
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor student progress and adjusted teaching methods accordingly.
- Organized educational activities that promoted social skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities.
- Participated in professional development workshops to refine teaching practices and stay current with educational trends.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
Teacher, Kindergarten
Vanoss Public School
Vanoss, OK
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Utilized technology tools to enhance classroom instruction and engage students in interactive learning experiences.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
Teacher, 4 Year Olds
INCA Head Start
Sulphur, OK
08.2013 - 07.2022
- Developed and implemented individualized lesson plans to meet diverse student needs.
- Facilitated engaging classroom activities that promoted social and emotional development.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to enhance student learning experiences.
- Assessed student progress through ongoing evaluations and adjusted teaching strategies accordingly.
- Established partnerships with community organizations to enrich educational programs.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
East Central University
Ada, OK12-2007
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Classroom instruction
- Student assessment
- Small group instruction
- Group instruction
Certification
Early Childhood certification
Timeline
Teacher, Kindergarten
Konawa Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
Teacher, Kindergarten
Vanoss Public School
08.2022 - 05.2024
Teacher, 4 Year Olds
INCA Head Start
08.2013 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
East Central University