DESHANAE BROWN
LOS ANGELES,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic Teacher with good leadership and interpersonal skills. Dedicated to providing strong quality instruction and to creating a supportive, engaging and learning-focused classroom environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District
Los Angeles, CA
03.2023 - Current
- Implement engaging and effective lessons provided by teacher to meet learning objectives, goals and national state standards
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Promoted a collaborative learning environment through group projects and peer-to-peer activities, fostering teamwork and communication skills.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress reports, ensuring timely submission to administration for reporting purposes.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
Student Teacher
Limerick Elementary School
Canoga Park, CA
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Planned and implemented lessons to meet national standards.
- Implemented assessment tools to monitor student progress, adjusting lesson plans as needed to address areas of struggle or mastery.
- Continuously improved teaching practices through professional development opportunities, staying current with educational trends and research.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
Teacher Aide
Magnolia Science Academy 7
Northridge, CA
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Provide interactive small group instruction in mathematics and language arts for grades K-5
- Conducted fluency assessments and implemented intervention strategies to develop reading skills
- Collaborated with teachers to implement lesson plans to facilitate critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Student Teacher
Encino Charter Elementary School
Encino, CA
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Designed lessons for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement
- Investigated different teaching materials and techniques to understand strengths and weaknesses
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline
- Stood in for teachers, checking lesson plans to provide consistent teaching to students.
Teacher Assistant
Los Angeles Unified School District
Los Angeles, CA
09.2018 - 09.2021
- Collaborated with teachers to implement lesson plans to facilitate critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Supervise students during lunch and recess
- Delivered group teaching in classroom setting and implemented individual student support
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development
- Aligned instructional approaches with development levels of students to enhance individual learning.
Playground Supervisor
Beyond The Bell Youth Services
02.2017 - 06.2018
- Served as role model for children by exercising appropriate decision-making and boundary-setting skills
- Planned and implemented range of sports activities for students in grades 2-5, including soccer, softball, track and field, and basketball
- Completed daily registration forms for participants, managed program documents, and maintained accurate records for sports tournaments
- Maintained effective communication with colleagues, administrators, and parents
- Planned and scheduled playground site field trips and special activities.
Education
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Elementary Education
California State University
Northridge, CA02.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University
Northridge, CA05.2019
Skills
- Multi-Subject Instruction
- Positive Learning Environment
- Core Curriculum and Standards
- Grading Homework and Tests
- Microsoft Office
- Google Docs, Google Classroom,1:1 iPad
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District
03.2023 - Current
Student Teacher
Limerick Elementary School
09.2022 - 12.2022
Teacher Aide
Magnolia Science Academy 7
03.2022 - 06.2022
Student Teacher
Encino Charter Elementary School
09.2021 - 12.2021
Teacher Assistant
Los Angeles Unified School District
09.2018 - 09.2021
Playground Supervisor
Beyond The Bell Youth Services
02.2017 - 06.2018
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Elementary Education
California State University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University