Gregory Brown
Fruitland,MD
Summary
Motivated and experienced Instructional Assistant with a deep passion for helping students excel by supporting teachers and enhancing classroom environments. Strengths include effective communication, adaptability, and the ability to foster positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Recognized for the ability to contribute positively to school culture and climate.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Assistant- Special Education
Wicomico County Public Schools/Choices Academy
Salisbury, MD
08.2019 - Current
- Provides support to teachers, instructors, and faculty members in an educational setting for students with behavioral, social, and mental health issues.
- Assist with developing Individual Education Programs (IEP) to establish student outcome goals, and define educational strategies conducive to the individual student, their learning goals, and objectives.
- Foster relationships with students to increase engagement, and periodically report student progress to parents, guardians, and school leadership.
- Developed positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, administrators, and community partners.
- Monitored students in class, hallways, and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
Rural Mail Carrier
United States Postal Service
Salisbury, MD
09.2018 - 09.2020
- Delivered mail along the prescribed route, and retrieved additional mail from relay boxes.
- Cleaned and checked over the vehicle after the completion of all daily deliveries.
- Handled undeliverable mail in accordance with established procedures.
- Separated mail is to be transported to relay boxes along the route for subsequent delivery.
Educational Assistant/In-School Suspension
Worcester Co. Board Of Education
Newark, MD
08.2016 - 08.2019
- Supervised students who were assigned to in-school suspension due to behavioral issues in a regular classroom setting.
- Organized and distributed learning materials, like homework, textbooks, and classroom supplies.
- Collaborated with the teacher to devise and implement developmentally appropriate lessons for the individual student.
- Facilitated extracurricular activities such as clubs or sports teams to encourage socialization among peers.
- Supervised students during non-instructional times.
- Monitored student behavior in the classroom, cafeteria, and other school areas to enforce school rules.
Instructional Assistant
Wicomico County Public Schools/Choices Academy
Salisbury, MD
08.2012 - 08.2016
- Monitored students in class, hallways, and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers regarding student achievement.
- Assisted teachers in providing accommodations for students who need additional support.
- Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers.
- Participated in IEP meetings, parent conferences, and other meetings as needed.
Resident Advisor
Department Of Juvenile Services
Salisbury, MD
05.2007 - 02.2011
- Fostered relationships with residents, and worked with new residents to optimize acclimation and ease the transition to a new living environment.
- Responded to crisis situations quickly to maintain calm, and immediately determined the level of assistance needed.
- Completed daily resident welfare checks, and coordinated with facility staff to ensure resident needs were met.
- Conducted rounds of rooms and buildings to check on compliance and safety issues, including unlocked windows and propped-open doors.
Education
BBA - Business Management/Social Media Marketing
Strayer University
Washington, DC06-2024
High School Diploma -
Wicomico High School
Salisbury, MDSkills
- Behavior monitoring
- Activity planning
- Instructional plan implementation
- Behavioral/cognitive skills development
- Conflict resolution
- Crisis intervention
- Problem-solving
- Behavioral improvements
- Social skills development
- Motivating students
- Teacher support and collaboration
- Student safety
- Behavior management
- Student motivation
Accomplishments
- 2022 Bayside South Men's Varsity Basketball Coach of the Year
Coaching Experience
2019-Present
- Bennet High School Men's Varsity Basketball Coach
2016-2019
- Stephen Decatur High School JV Basketball Coach
- Stephen Decatur High School Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach
Community Involvment
- Assist with KidzRoc Youth Group
- Special Olympics volunteer
- Former Salvation Army Volunteer of the Year
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Instructional Assistant- Special Education
Wicomico County Public Schools/Choices Academy
08.2019 - Current
Rural Mail Carrier
United States Postal Service
09.2018 - 09.2020
Educational Assistant/In-School Suspension
Worcester Co. Board Of Education
08.2016 - 08.2019
Instructional Assistant
Wicomico County Public Schools/Choices Academy
08.2012 - 08.2016
Resident Advisor
Department Of Juvenile Services
05.2007 - 02.2011
BBA - Business Management/Social Media Marketing
Strayer University
High School Diploma -
Wicomico High School