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Debbie Brown

Rocky Mount,NC

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in educational and healthcare settings, notably with Nash Board of Education. Excelled in implementing innovative instructional designs and enhancing literacy strategies, significantly improving student engagement and learning outcomes. Demonstrated proficiency in oral communication and problem-solving abilities, adept at fostering environments conducive to both group and individual instruction.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary School Teacher

Nash Comity Board of Education
Nashville, NC
01.2021 - Current
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
  • Created classroom environment that was conducive to learning, including establishing rules and procedures.
  • Assessed students' progress through formal and informal tests, quizzes, assignments, and observations.
  • Facilitated small group activities to support individualized instruction.

Elementary School Tutor

Nash Board of Education
Rocky Moujnt, NC
02.2020 - 01.2021
  • Instructed elementary school students in basic reading, writing and math skills.
  • Provided individualized tutoring to struggling students.
  • Assisted with creating lesson plans for instruction.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to parents.

Dental Hygienist

Howard University Hospital
Washington, DC
08.2014 - 02.2020
  • Provided patient education on proper oral hygiene techniques and preventive dental care.
  • Demonstrated use of dental instruments, including scalers, curettes, air polishers, and ultrasonic devices.
  • Performed periodontal charting to record the condition of patients' gums.
  • Assessed overall oral health by examining teeth and gums for signs of disease or other irregularities.

Dental Assistant

Veterans Hospital
Washington, DC
06.2004 - 09.2014
  • Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
  • Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene

Howard University School of Dentistry
Washington, DC
05-2004

Skills

  • Materials sourcing
  • Standardized tests
  • Multimedia instruction
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Literacy strategies
  • Compliance standards
  • Oral communication
  • Project-based learning
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Instructional Design
  • Safety awareness

Timeline

Elementary School Teacher

Nash Comity Board of Education
01.2021 - Current

Elementary School Tutor

Nash Board of Education
02.2020 - 01.2021

Dental Hygienist

Howard University Hospital
08.2014 - 02.2020

Dental Assistant

Veterans Hospital
06.2004 - 09.2014

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene

Howard University School of Dentistry
Debbie Brown