Karley Brasher
Alma,AR
Summary
A dedicated education professional with strong background in fostering student engagement and learning. Known for flexibility and reliability, able to seamlessly integrate into different classroom settings and maintain instructional continuity. Strong focus on team collaboration, achieving results, and adapting to changing needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Long Term Substitute
Alma School District
12.2024 - 02.2025
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a safe and respectful atmosphere for all students.
- Improved student comprehension by tailoring teaching methods to individual learning styles.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to design interdisciplinary lessons, promoting well-rounded learning experiences.
- Adapted lesson plans to accommodate diverse learners, including those with special needs or language barriers.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Prepared objectives and outlines for courses of study by following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
Head Resident Assistant
UAFS Housing and Residential Life
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Organized and led weekly Resident Assistant team meetings to discuss community issues, plan events, and share updates.
- Contributed to a positive living-learning environment by working closely with faculty members who served as resident mentors or advisors for various student groups.
- Assisted in training new Resident Assistants each year, sharing best practices for effective community building and management strategies.
- Managed administrative tasks such as key inventory tracking, room assignments updates, managing guest check-ins/outs during special events.
- Collaborated with residential team to maximize effective and efficient operations.
Resident Assistant
UAFS Housing and Residential Life
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Served as an approachable resource for residents seeking advice or assistance with personal or academic issues.
- Managed front desk operations during assigned shifts, assisting visitors with inquiries while maintaining accurate records of residence hall activities.
- Organized and hosted social and educational events for residents to foster meaningful connections and community spirit.
- Monitored and inspected residence hall rooms to determine safety and manage maintenance issues.
- Mentored new Resident Assistants, providing guidance on effective strategies for managing various situations.
- Mediated conflict resolution with roommates and other residence hall members to promote peace, order and positive relationships.
- Assisted with move-in/move-out processes, reducing wait times and ensuring smooth transitions for incoming and outgoing residents.
- Collaborated with campus security to maintain a safe living environment for all residents.
- Supported students experiencing mental health challenges by actively listening, offering resources, and connecting them with appropriate support services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education (K-6)
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
Fort Smith12-2024
High School Diploma -
Alma High School
Alma05-2020
Skills
- Facilitation of student involvement
- Encouraging motivation
- Assessment strategies
- Creative problem solving
- Relationship management
- Health safety management
- Behavior management
- Classroom management
- Ability to adjust to changing circumstances
- Classroom organization
- Complex Problem-solving
- Behavioral analysis and modeling
Timeline
Long Term Substitute
Alma School District
12.2024 - 02.2025
Head Resident Assistant
UAFS Housing and Residential Life
08.2023 - 05.2024
Resident Assistant
UAFS Housing and Residential Life
08.2021 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education (K-6)
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
High School Diploma -
Alma High School
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