Deshanae Brown
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Experienced education professional with a strong background in English Language Arts instruction and curriculum development. Skilled in creating engaging educational materials, including assessments and instructional content. Proficient in using data to inform instructional design and improve student learning outcomes, with a commitment to supporting diverse student needs and promoting literacy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
Los Angeles
03.2023 - Current
- Designed and implemented ELA activities and assessments to engage students and support their literacy development.
- Collaborated with educators to align instructional content with curriculum standards and instructional goals.
- Integrated technology and interactive tools to enhance ELA instruction and student learning outcomes.
- Utilized various classroom technologies to facilitate ELA instruction and enhance student engagement.
Teacher Assistant
Magnolia Science Academy 7
Northridge
03.2022 - 06.2024
- Assisted in developing ELA instructional materials and resources to support diverse student needs.
- Contributed to implementing focused lesson plans and assessments to enhance literacy and writing skills.
- Provided one-on-one and small group ELA support, focusing on improving students' reading and writing skills.
Student Teacher
Limerick Elementary School
Canoga Park
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Created and implemented ELA lesson plans that included reading comprehension, writing exercises, and literary analysis.
- Developed assessment tools to evaluate student understanding and progress in ELA.
- Collaborated with colleagues to refine instructional strategies and materials for ELA.
Student Teacher, Kindergarten
Encino Charter Elementary School
Encino
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Developed and implemented ELA-focused lesson plans, incorporating diverse instructional strategies and modern technologies to enhance literacy skills.
- Created engaging and standards-aligned instructional materials, including reading comprehension exercises, vocabulary activities, and writing prompts.
- Assessed the effectiveness of various teaching materials and techniques, using student feedback and performance data to inform instructional improvements.
Teacher Assistant
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
Los Angeles, California
09.2017 - 09.2020
- Supported the development and implementation of ELA curriculum and assessment tools.
- Monitored and assessed student progress in ELA, providing feedback to support learning and development.
- Utilized educational technology to support and enhance ELA instruction and student engagement.
Education
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential: Elementary Education -
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA05.2023
Bachelor of Arts: Liberal Studies/Elementary Education -
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA05.2019
Skills
- English Language Arts Instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Educational Technology
- Lesson Planning
- Collaboration
- Group and individual instruction
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
03.2023 - Current
Student Teacher
Limerick Elementary School
09.2022 - 12.2022
Teacher Assistant
Magnolia Science Academy 7
03.2022 - 06.2024
Student Teacher, Kindergarten
Encino Charter Elementary School
09.2020 - 12.2020
Teacher Assistant
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
09.2017 - 09.2020
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential: Elementary Education -
California State University, Northridge
Bachelor of Arts: Liberal Studies/Elementary Education -
California State University, Northridge