Giselle Brown
Dallas,NC
Summary
Highly-adaptable curriculum development professional with 18 years of success playing an instrumental role in building talented teams. Proficient in providing planning, development and implementation of customized learning platforms that offer all levels of staff with the knowledge and resources to surpass objectives. Passionate about learning and working with varied specialists to determine most effective training methods.
Resourceful and innovative Instructional Designer with in e-learning and curriculum development for wide variety of cultural and professional backgrounds. Offering insightful analysis of content and design to create value-added learning programs that achieve desired business outcomes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders and assess learning needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Evaluator and Curriculum Evaluator
Lancaster Public School District
Indian Land, SC
08.2022 - Current
- Examined teaching curriculum and progression of elementary and middle school educators, assessing their teaching ability, and implementation of curriculum.
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
- Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
- Trained 3-5 workers conducting assessments and integrating content into daily lessons
- Helping build and connect science or stem content through assessment and written curriculum.
Content Lead in English and History
Friendship Public Charter School
Washington, DC
08.2018 - 06.2022
- Develop and integrate educational curriculum for leading public charter school in Washington D.C.
- Selected Contributions: Designed and taught educational curriculum through instructional lectures, hands-on exercises, and experiential opportunities to encourage understanding, growth, and continued improvement in students
- Conducted online teaching using multi content program
- Liaison for community support connected to school programs
- Adopted distinctive teaching methodologies, documented all lessons, organized healthy group discussions, and mentored troubled students
- Designed online curriculum and technical support 30% of teachers
- Conducted teacher evaluations as well as run professional developments on curriculum
- Created dynamic graphics and pieces to increase website and social media traffic.
Content Evaluator and Instructor in History
District Of Columbia Public Schools
Washington, DC
08.2014 - 06.2018
- Developed and delivered in-depth educational curriculum utilizing optimal development strategies to ensure measurably effective education
- Evaluated student and teacher performance and coordinated with students, parents, and educational support staff to design and implement strategies to improve performance
- Designed experiential learning opportunities including lectures, hands-on demonstrations, and on-site field trips to support comprehensive educational experience
- Collaborated with diverse clubs and organizations to design, promote, and support extracurricular educational opportunities.
- Collaborated with cross-functional departments of educational development professionals to devise curriculum in accordance with all state and institutional standards for maximum effectiveness.
- Taught effective teamwork skills, interpersonal communication, conflict resolution, and personal development .
- Led students and faculty in completing projects in the areas of arts & culture, fundraising, and community outreach
- Effectively trained educators on testing formats
- Selected Contributions: Offered personalized developmental support by providing students with one-on-one instructional opportunities to evaluate and improve performance
- Conducting trainings on Google programs (excel, docs, slides, etc) for new educators for professional growth.
- Coordinated with music & dance staff in writing and producing the schoolwide to engage students in arts & culture.
Middle School Curriculum Specialist and Educator
Fulton County Schools
Atlanta, GA
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Drove institutional development and organizational growth as an educator and staff leader
- Leveraged learning & development expertise to design and instruct Language Arts curriculum
- Oversaw training and development of new teaching staff members as an educational team leader
- Directed a 10 person Talented and Gifted Committee in developing and applying cutting-edge new course curricula and creating new opportunities for development
- Adhered closely to state mandated standards for education to ensure organizational compliance
- Provided organizational oversight for select special projects
- Designed, implemented, and managed successful training programs to meet department and school needs.
Elementary School Instructor
Thomasville Heights Elementary School
Atlanta
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Built positive relationships with 90% parents to involve families in educational process.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet 100% students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
Education
Ed.S. of Education in Teacher Leadership -
Walden University
Minneapolis, Minnesota01.2016
Master of Arts in Education, Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment -
Walden University
Minneapolis, Minnesota01.2009
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education -
Morgan State University
Baltimore, Maryland01.2006
Skills
- Resource allocation
- Interpersonal skills
- Report writing
- Team collaboration
- Analytical reasoning
- Critical thinking
- Feedback delivery
- Industry knowledge
- Effective communication
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptability
- Time management
References Available
Amber Gorrell
amber.gorrell@lcsd.k12.sc.us
843-560-3909
Kristen White
kristen.white@lcsd.k12.sc.us
843-670-5241
Lisa Bachini
lisa.bachini@lcsd.k12.sc.us
Learning And Development Profile
Adept at developing an engaging curriculum of effective learning materials based on research data, evaluative scores, and analysis of institutional practices., Effective in applying expert communication abilities to establish instructional goals and implement strategies for development., Proficient at organizing and leading effective development teams in devising new training materials and identifying new opportunities for professional growth., Proficient in utilizing various technical programs, as well as instruct them., Strong at communicating and managing connections with stakeholders to employer., Proficient using, Microsoft office, Google suite, Nearpod and Adobe, True, True
Certification
- Licensed - Teacher -August (2022)-June (2027)
Timeline
Evaluator and Curriculum Evaluator
Lancaster Public School District
08.2022 - Current
Content Lead in English and History
Friendship Public Charter School
08.2018 - 06.2022
Content Evaluator and Instructor in History
District Of Columbia Public Schools
08.2014 - 06.2018
Middle School Curriculum Specialist and Educator
Fulton County Schools
08.2012 - 06.2014
Elementary School Instructor
Thomasville Heights Elementary School
01.2006 - 01.2011
Ed.S. of Education in Teacher Leadership -
Walden University
Master of Arts in Education, Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment -
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education -
Morgan State University
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