Brenda Blezinger
Industry,Texas
Summary
Dedicated teaching professional who encourages creativity and higher-order thinking that increases student performance, has a passion for teaching the love of reading to students, has an effective, positive and flexible teaching style with the willingness to work beyond the call of duty, and builds effective, caring relationships with students.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
3-5 Grade Teacher
West End Elementary School, Bellville ISD
08.2005 - Current
1st Grade Teacher
West End Elementary School, Bellville ISD
08.2003 - 06.2005
Owner/Operator, Brenda's DayCare
Self Employed
06.1996 - 08.1997
4th Grade Teacher
West End Elementary School, Bellville ISD
08.1990 - 04.1996
Substitute Teacher
Brenham ISD
01.1990 - 05.1990
Substitute Teacher
Bellville ISD
01.1990 - 05.1990
Summer Assistant to Dieticians
Brenham State School
06.1984 - 07.1984
Education
Blinn College
Brenham, TXBachelor of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX12.1989
Skills
- Taught in Bellville ISD for 25 years in various grade levels
- ESL Certified
- GT Certified
- Attended workshops to increase impact of teaching skills in classroom
- Presented workshops to Bellville ISD employees and Livingston ISD employees on utilizing Cooperative Learning strategies in classroom
- Attended Conventions on Reading and Social Studies Curriculum
- Wrote three grants for classroom resources
- Coordinated puppet shows for end of year performances
- Developed Book Project Choice board and incentive program for ELAR students
- Mentor teacher and sponsor of Student teachers
- UIL coach for Storytelling, Oral Reading, and currently Maps, Graphs, and Charts
- Student Council Sponsor
- Served on District and Campus Improvement Committee
- Served on Financial Committee for West End PTO, 2000-2001
- Presently Serving on Learning Excursion and Grading Committees
- Summer School Teacher, 2020, 2021
- Volunteer Coordinator for West End Elementary, 2001-2003
- Chairman of Harvest Festival King and Queen Contest
Accomplishments
- Honorary Member Chapter Degree - Bellville FFA, 2016
- Distinguished Student Favorite Teacher Award, 2015
- Golden Bell Award, 2015
- Social Studies Teacher of the Year, 2011
- Austin County 4-H Leader of the Year, 2009
- Golden Bell Award, 2008
- Teacher of the Year, West End Elementary, 2006
Community Involvement
- Austin County Library Advisory Board, Past President
- West End Library Summer Reading Program Coordinator
- West End Library Story Hour Coordinator
- West End Friends of the Library, Past President
- Bellville FFA Alumni
- Industry-West End Lioness Club, Past President
- Star of the Republic Social Studies Organization, Past President
- West End PTO
Timeline
3-5 Grade Teacher
West End Elementary School, Bellville ISD
08.2005 - Current
1st Grade Teacher
West End Elementary School, Bellville ISD
08.2003 - 06.2005
Owner/Operator, Brenda's DayCare
Self Employed
06.1996 - 08.1997
4th Grade Teacher
West End Elementary School, Bellville ISD
08.1990 - 04.1996
Substitute Teacher
Brenham ISD
01.1990 - 05.1990
Substitute Teacher
Bellville ISD
01.1990 - 05.1990
Summer Assistant to Dieticians
Brenham State School
06.1984 - 07.1984
Blinn College
Bachelor of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Texas A&M University