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Elizabeth Brizendine

Halethorpe,MD

Summary

Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager

Johns Italian Restaurant And Deli
12.1994 - Current
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
  • Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
  • Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
  • Applied customer feedback to develop process improvements and support long-term business needs.

Teacher

Archdiocese Of Baltimore
07.2001 - 06.2007
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
  • Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
  • Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
  • Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.

Day Care Assistant

Archdiocese Of Baltimore
08.1998 - 08.1999
  • Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

College of Notre Dame of Maryland
Baltimore, MD
05.2002

Skills

  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Staff Management
  • Emergent Curriculum
  • Parent and Student Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Behavior Management
  • Effectively Work with Parents
  • Child Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Time Management
  • Managing Routines
  • Creative Lesson Plan Development

Timeline

Teacher

Archdiocese Of Baltimore
07.2001 - 06.2007

Day Care Assistant

Archdiocese Of Baltimore
08.1998 - 08.1999

Manager

Johns Italian Restaurant And Deli
12.1994 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

College of Notre Dame of Maryland
Elizabeth Brizendine