Ebony Brown
Glencoe,MO
Summary
Middle School Teacher committed to the academic and social success of every student. Uses effective and efficient methods of teaching while focusing on the individual needs of each student. Excellent communication skills and strong leadership qualities. Establishes positive relationships with fellow professionals and parents.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
7th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
Ferguson-Florissant School District
02.2023 - Current
- Incorporated engaging texts to enhance literacy skills and foster a fun and engaging learning environment.
- Encouraged discussion of class material to promote critical thinking.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Assessed student progress weekly, monthly and quarterly.
- Integrated technology into the curriculum to develop students' word processing and research skills.
- Facilitated tutoring Tuesday and Thursday
- Enforced both classroom and administration policies and rules at all times.
- Supported diverse learners by differentiating instruction and utilizing various teaching strategies, ensuring all students could access the curriculum effectively.
- Boosted student engagement by incorporating a variety of multimedia resources into lesson plans.
- Participated in professional development opportunities focused on English Language Arts education trends, continuously refining teaching practices to stay current with industry standards.
- Implemented formative assessments throughout each unit to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
Head Girls Wrestling Coach
Ferguson-Florissant School District
10.2023 - Current
- Increased community engagement by organizing youth wrestling clinics, promoting sportsmanship values and skill development at an early age.
- Developed effective communication protocols among athletes, coaches, and parents, promoting transparency and trust within the program.
- Established a safe and supportive environment for athletes, fostering personal growth and development both on and off the mat.
- Supported academic success for student-athletes by monitoring progress reports and offering tutoring assistance as needed.
- Evaluated wrestler performance during practice sessions and provided constructive feedback for ongoing improvement.
- Enhanced wrestler technique through focused one-on-one coaching sessions, leading to increased wins in competitions.
- Monitored equipment inventory and maintained its condition to ensure wrestler safety during practice sessions or competitions.
- Implemented injury prevention strategies through proper warm-up routines, reducing instances of injury among athletes.
- Cultivated a culture of teamwork by facilitating collaborative drills during practice sessions that emphasized cooperation among athletes.
- Collaborated with school administrators to promote the wrestling program, resulting in increased student participation and interest.
- Organized successful fundraising events to support team expenses, ensuring adequate resources for travel and competition costs.
- Individually coached struggling players to help boost confidence and meet personal goals.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Kelly Educational Services
01.2021 - 02.2023
- Worked effectively with a culturally and socio-economically diverse, various ability-level group of eighth grade students using middle school curriculum.
- Collected meaningful data including pre/post assessments and a variety of formative assessments to chart student growth.
- Assisted in developing IEPs for special needs students, ensuring appropriate accommodations were provided to support their learning goals.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Attended parent conferences, faculty and team meetings, IEP meetings, and professional development days.
School Secretary
Hazelwood School District
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Coordinated meetings between parents, teachers, and administration to address student needs and improve overall performance.
- Organized special events such as fundraisers, parent-teacher conferences, and graduation ceremonies to foster a sense of community within the school setting.
- Ensured compliance with local regulations by maintaining accurate attendance records for students and staff members alike.
- Managed inventory of school supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate resources were available for classroom instruction and activities.
- Enhanced the overall quality of the school experience for students, parents, and faculty by consistently providing exceptional administrative support.
- Maintained an up-to-date database of student records, safeguarding confidential information while providing easy access when needed.
- Liaised with district personnel to ensure timely processing of payroll, benefits, and other human resources-related tasks for school staff members.
- Managed school calendar and scheduling, ensuring timely communication with parents, teachers, and administrators.
- Processed student registrations and withdrawals.
- Answered multi-line telephones and greeted visitors and parents to facilitate office operations.
Education
No Degree - Middle School Education-Social Science
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO05.2025
Skills
- Creative Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Skilled with Animoto and Prezi
- Academic performance evaluations
- Standardized testing
- Tutoring experience
Timeline
Head Girls Wrestling Coach
Ferguson-Florissant School District
10.2023 - Current
7th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
Ferguson-Florissant School District
02.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Kelly Educational Services
01.2021 - 02.2023
School Secretary
Hazelwood School District
03.2018 - 03.2020
No Degree - Middle School Education-Social Science
Lindenwood University
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