Donna Bryant
New Kent,VA
Summary
Dynamic Middle School English Teacher from Henrico County Public Schools, adept in fostering critical thinking and emotional well-being. Excelled in classroom management and lesson planning, significantly enhancing student participation and academic growth. Skilled in parent-teacher communication and reading comprehension, Also responsible for mentoring new teachers and promoting collaborative learning.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
Henrico County Public Schools
08.2014 - Current
- Developed critical thinking skills in students through the use of Socratic questioning and analytical writing assignments.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Promoted a love of reading by maintaining an extensive classroom library featuring diverse authors, genres, and topics.
- Mentored new teachers within the department, sharing resources and offering guidance for successful lesson planning and classroom management.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, setting clear expectations and addressing issues promptly and fairly.
- Assessed student performance regularly, providing timely feedback for continuous improvement.
- Established a supportive learning environment that fostered positive relationships among students and staff.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
Substitute Teacher
Henrico County Public Schools
09.2010 - 06.2014
- 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.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
Education
Middle School ELA Teacher Licensure - Career Switcher- Middles School Language Arts
CCWA
Richmond, VA06.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12.1997
Skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Grammar Teaching
- Collaborative learning
- Vocabulary building
- Reading Comprehension
- Team Collaboration
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Lesson Plan Implementation
Timeline
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
Henrico County Public Schools
08.2014 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Henrico County Public Schools
09.2010 - 06.2014
Middle School ELA Teacher Licensure - Career Switcher- Middles School Language Arts
CCWA
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
Arizona State University
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