Donald C Brown Jr
Substitute Teacher
Yakima,WA
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior. Compassionate Substitute Teacher with distinguished knowledge of child development. Skilled at working closely with students to maintain progression and control behavioral issues. Committed to keeping up with lesson plans while keeping classrooms fun.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Selah School District
01.2019 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
- Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers and pencils to students.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
- Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
- Researched and selected age-appropriate materials and resources for classroom instruction.
Other Mental Health Worker, Yakima Valley Farm Workers Behavioral Health Services
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Utilized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while providing supportive therapeutic counseling to assigned individuals
- Fostered relationships with the community partners state social workers, school district personal, teachers, foster parents and foster youth
- Advocated for youth at various community meetings IEP’s, Manifest Determination Meetings, Court and Family Team Decision Meetings
- Wrote and conducted 30, 60 and 90 day meetings for foster youth
- Wrote treatment plans for foster youth
- Acted as a liaison between Department of Children Youth and Families the agency, youth, foster families and biological families.
Program Coordinator
I Yakima WA, Yakima Valley Farm Workers Behavioral Health Services
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Recruit foster families and promote the YVFW-BHS Placement Program and services
- License, train, evaluate and supervise foster homes
- Ensure foster families meet minimum licensing requirements at all times
- Maintain confidential records for foster parents
- Help maintain foster care budget
- Conduct 90 day health and safety visits with foster families
- Conduct licensing compliant investigations for licensed foster parents
- Provide one on one coaching as necessary for foster parents
- Provide on-call services on a weekly and monthly basis
- Act as liaison between Children’s Administration and Division of Licensed Resources and the agency
- WISe Family Partner Yakima WA
Yakima Valley Farm Workers Behavioral Health Services
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Support families through lived experience
- Aid parents to have a voice in youth’s care in the WISe process
- Build relationships with diverse people
- Counsel parents utilizing techniques learned through Washington State Certified Peer Counseling training
- After Hours CPS Social Service Specialist Yakima
Selah, District
School
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Assisted other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment
- Assisted students, under the direction of certificated staff, for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching their academic goals and grade level standards
- Maintained instructional or reference materials, equipment and/or files and records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing reliable reference
- Developed and maintained strong and authentic relationships with students, staff and community
- Provided one on one support for student.
Washington State
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Worked with At-Risk Children/Youth and their families
- Provided initial Face to Face Interviews with families in crisis
- Participated in collaboration with Law Enforcement to place At-Risk Children/Youth into protective custody when needed
- Facilitated medical treatment while collaborating with Medical Personnel for the care of At-Risk Children/Youth
- Wrote applicable case notes
- Assisted assigned Social Workers with their cases
- Arranged suitable out of home placement of children/youth when necessary
- Conducted Monthly Health and Safety Visits
- Practiced evidenced based Social Work while following state protocol
- Master of Social Work Internship
Washington State
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Provided back up assistance for Social Service Specialist III employees
- Wrote Individualized Safety and Service Plans
- Facilitated Indian Child Welfare Act Inquiries
- Wrote case notes
- Inputted data entry for various meetings
- Redacted case files for court purposes
- Assisted in transportation of children
- Collaborated with Law Enforcement and service providers for the care of At-Risk Children/Youth
- Attended various trainings and various meetings
- Provided continuous Risk and Safety Assessments using risk model, of High Risk and Disabled Children
- Maintained case records, filed cases, supervised visitations between children and adult family members.
Assistant Resident Advisor
New Mexico Boys and Girls Ranches Inc
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Provided fulltime care for At-Risk Youth
- Conducted continuous Risk and Safety Assessments of At-Risk Youth in sometimes volatile situations
- Implemented medication management as per state law
- Provided safe transportation to At-Risk Youth
- Collaborated with Law Enforcement, parents, doctors, psychologists and counselors for the care of At-Risk Youth
- Provided daily safety assessments of resident activities and behaviors
- Taught Independent Living skills, supervised resident employees in various job functions
- Prepared and documented cases for court proceedings and maintained case records
- Supervised visitation with children and adult family members
- Assessed and prepared Personal Learning Planning objectives and goals
- Taught youth to drive
- Tutored youth with schoolwork.
Wyldlife Assistant/Student Participant
Portland Central Young Life
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Developed relationships with students at Fernwood Middle School
- Supervised safe student interaction while on lunch break by conducting ongoing Safety and Risk assessments
- Assisted in club outings providing transportation and hospitality
- Conducted ongoing Safety and Risk assessments.
Education
Masters of Social Work -
Walla Walla University College Place
Bachelor of Science - Bible/Theology and Intercultural Studies
Multnomah University
Portland, ORMasters of Elementary Education - Special Education Endorsement
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona2028
Skills
- Parent Communication
- Activity Management
- Records Management
- Lesson Planning
- Behavior Modeling
- Activity Planning
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Discussion Facilitation
- Classroom Organization
- Elementary Education
- Behavior Management
- Multi-Subject Instruction
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Selah School District
01.2019 - Current
Other Mental Health Worker, Yakima Valley Farm Workers Behavioral Health Services
01.2017 - 01.2018
Program Coordinator
I Yakima WA, Yakima Valley Farm Workers Behavioral Health Services
01.2014 - 01.2017
Yakima Valley Farm Workers Behavioral Health Services
01.2014 - 01.2016
Selah, District
School
01.2013 - 01.2014
Washington State
01.2013 - 01.2014
Washington State
01.2011 - 01.2012
Assistant Resident Advisor
New Mexico Boys and Girls Ranches Inc
01.2005 - 01.2008
Wyldlife Assistant/Student Participant
Portland Central Young Life
01.2004 - 01.2005
Masters of Social Work -
Walla Walla University College Place
Bachelor of Science - Bible/Theology and Intercultural Studies
Multnomah University
Masters of Elementary Education - Special Education Endorsement
Grand Canyon University
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