Kendra Brown
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
ELA, Elementary School Teacher
Kalamazoo Public Schools
Kalamazoo, MI
08.2019 - Current
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
Site Coordinator
Kalamazoo Freedom School
Kalamazoo, MI
06.2023 - Current
- Supervise crew of over 10 employees.
- Identifies community resources and networked with local officials to coordinate.
- Coordinating site investigations, documented issues, and escalated to executive teams.
- Implementing protocols and procedures to effectively manage planning process.
- Schedule staff and volunteers to cover all necessary duties during planned events.
Elementary School Teacher
National Heritage Academy
Kalamazoo, MI
09.2015 - 08.2019
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
Group Leader
Sequel Youth Services
Kalamazoo, MI
06.2010 - 09.2015
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Supported staff with developing professional skills and abilities, uplifting team performance.
- Delegated tasks strategically and monitored progress for timely completion.
- Resolved conflict quickly to limit operational disruption and maintain positive, productive working environments.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN12.2012
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ04.2010
Skills
- Work Site Preparation
- Staff Training
- Program Oversight
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Site Evaluations
- School Administration
- Provide Leadership
- Curriculum Development
- Planning
- Program Assessment
- Rules And Regulations
- Outreach Activities
- Site Visits
- Mentorship and Training
- Staff Scheduling
- Improvement Implementation
- Project Site Supervision
- Risk Assessment
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Build your own dreams, or someone else will hire you to build theirs.
Farrah Gray
Timeline
Site Coordinator
Kalamazoo Freedom School
06.2023 - Current
ELA, Elementary School Teacher
Kalamazoo Public Schools
08.2019 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
National Heritage Academy
09.2015 - 08.2019
Group Leader
Sequel Youth Services
06.2010 - 09.2015
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Walden University
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix