Diane Brown
Henderson,NV
Summary
Dynamic U.S. History Teacher at Coral Academy of Science, adept at promoting critical thinking and enhancing student engagement through innovative teaching methods. Recognized for leading professional development workshops and improving academic performance through targeted instruction and collaborative learning initiatives. Skilled in multimedia content integration and fostering a supportive classroom environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
U.S. History Teacher
Coral Academy of Science
08.2019 - Current
- Assessed student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments, providing timely feedback for improvement.
- Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills by incorporating primary sources and historical artifacts into daily lessons.
- Coordinated after-school tutoring sessions for struggling students, providing individualized support to improve academic performance.
- Led professional development workshops for fellow educators on effective teaching strategies for US history courses.
- Continuously refined instructional practices through self-reflection and participation in professional learning communities focused on pedagogy and content knowledge growth.
Guest Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
10.2016 - 04.2018
- Implemented innovative teaching techniques to engage students and promote critical thinking skills.
- Assisted with extracurricular activities such as clubs or sports teams, fostering a sense of community within the school environment and promoting healthy lifestyles among students.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, helping students refine their understanding of key concepts and improve their work quality over time.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers on interdisciplinary projects, enhancing student engagement across subjects.
- Promoted positive learning environment in classrooms for students in grades 3 to 5.
- Contributed to improved academic performance by providing targeted instruction in areas of need through one-on-one tutoring sessions.
- Utilized data-driven assessments to monitor student progress and inform instructional practices, leading to improved student outcomes.
- Instructed students in lesson plans that had been created by teacher.
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational research, trends, and best practices for effective teaching strategies.
- Supported the development of social-emotional skills in students through consistent reinforcement of respectful behavior and empathetic communication practices.
- Established a supportive relationship with parents through regular communication via conferences, phone calls, emails or newsletters discussing student progress updates and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering open communication between students and teacher.
- Incorporated project-based learning activities into lessons, enabling students to apply their knowledge in practical ways while developing problem-solving skills.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Political Science
The University of Michigan
Flint, MIAssociate Degree in Business - Business/Legal Assistant
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MISkills
- Promoting critical thinking through inquiry
- Historical context evaluation
- Active student participation
- Group learning initiatives
- Analysis of secondary sources
- Collaborative learning initiatives
- Performance measurement strategies
- Teaching writing skills
- Text analysis proficiency
- Multimedia content integration
- Analysis of primary sources
- Skilled in moderating debates
- Strong understanding of US historical events
Timeline
U.S. History Teacher
Coral Academy of Science
08.2019 - Current
Guest Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
10.2016 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Applied Science - Political Science
The University of Michigan
Associate Degree in Business - Business/Legal Assistant
Lansing Community College
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