Gretchen Brashear
108 E. Middle St., Hamilton,MO
Summary
Energetic Academic professional driven to promote student learning outcomes through engaging curriculum and innovative teaching techniques. Well-versed in coordinating in-class instruction, activities and exams to reinforce core concepts and gauge student comprehension. Attentive to individual student requirements with expertise in adapting to varied learning modalities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Third Grade Math Teacher
Gallatin R-V School District
Gallatin, MO
08.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction techniques to support all student learning levels.
- Assessed students' understanding of concepts through tests, quizzes, projects, presentations, and other formative assessments.
- Utilized data analysis to identify areas of improvement for individual students and the class as a whole.
- Provided positive reinforcement to motivate students in their academic pursuits.
- Monitored student progress by providing regular feedback on assignments and assessment results.
- Cultivated relationships with parents through parent-teacher conferences and open communication regarding student performance.
- Adapted curriculum materials based on student interests in order to encourage active participation.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to Missouri Learning Standards for Mathematics.
- Promoted critical thinking skills within the context of rich problem solving tasks involving math concepts by implementing Thinking Classrooms.
- Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for students.
Multi-Grade Elementary Education Teacher
Kingston42 School District
Kingston, Missouri
08.2021 - Current
- Devised lesson plans in alignment with state essential standards and created balanced instructional programs, demonstrations and work time to meet educational and instructional goals for students in grades Three through Five.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives to foster student progress and academic performance.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos and class discussions.
- Met with parents to communicate students' progress, achievements and classroom issues.
- Identified student needs and collaborated with faculty to resolve social, cognitive or behavioral challenges.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
K-8 Special Education Teacher
Kingston42 School District
Kingston, Missouri
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Worked with students with specialized needs to accomplish tasks and build practical skills.
- Fostered positive and trusting relationships with students to increase engagement.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs by developing interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to student needs.
- Developed Individual Education Plans to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve SMART goals.
- Collaborated with conventional education instructors across multiple departments to optimize student learning.
- Kept up-to-date data on student progress to prepare and provide individualized instruction.
School Readiness Instructor
Polo R-7 School District
Polo, Missouri
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Prepared students for Kindergarten by providing play based instruction to children ages 3-5.
- Prepared activities to help students meet their academic goals, which align with the Missouri Early Learning Standards.
- Kept documentation of children's abilities and developmental progress.
Education
Alternative Certification - Special Education
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Economics
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05.2003
Skills
- Multimedia instruction
- Materials sourcing
- Classroom management/PBIS Implementation
- Test preparation
- Curriculum development
- Parental communication
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Decision-making
- Leadership
- Individualized Educational Planning
- Data-Driven Goals and Educational Decisions
- Building Thinking Classsrooms Instruction
Certification
- Licensed Elementary Education - Grades 1-6 - Expires 6/2024
- Licensed Mild/Moderate Disability Special Education - Grades K-12 - Expires 6/2024
Timeline
Third Grade Math Teacher
Gallatin R-V School District
08.2022 - Current
Multi-Grade Elementary Education Teacher
Kingston42 School District
08.2021 - Current
K-8 Special Education Teacher
Kingston42 School District
08.2018 - 08.2021
School Readiness Instructor
Polo R-7 School District
08.2017 - 05.2018
Alternative Certification - Special Education
Northwest Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Economics
Purdue University
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