Kristen Brown

As the owner and sole designer of a boutique furniture refinishing and repair business I specialize in transforming vintage and worn pieces into high quality, custom restored furniture. I oversee all aspects of the business, from creative direction and hands-on restoration to customer service, marketing, and operations

• Design and execute custom refinishing, painting, and repair of wood furniture.

•Assess structural integrity and perform detailed repairs on antique and modern pieces.

•Collaborate with clients to understand their style, preferences, and functional needs.

•Source vintage furniture and materials

•Manage all business operations including budgeting, inventory, marketing and scheduling

•Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient workshop environment

•Provided instructional needs of individual students and/or group of students under the direction of a certified classroom teacher.

• Assisted with physical needs of students.

• Prepared/modified activities to meet student needs.

• Lead small groups.

• Taught student life skills.

• Assisted students with physical/medical needs such as feeding, lifting and toileting.

• Assisted in maintaining a positive classroom environment for diverse learning needs.

• Provided instructional needs to individual and/or groups of students under the direction of a certified classroom teacher.

• Assisted with physical needs of students.

• Assisted teachers with daily classroom activities; prepare/modify activities to meet student needs.

• Assisted with independent study and lead small groups; informed teacher of student progress.

• Assisted with emotional/behavioral needs of students.

• Monitored student behavioral and maintained classroom discipline as necessary, including intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive and/or dangerous student behavior.

• Assisted campus with resolving parent/student issues and concerns.

• Monitored student progress, providing feedback to teachers and identifying areas for improvement.

• Facilitated communication between students, parents, and staff to enhance the educational experience.

• Organized classroom activities and events, promoting a positive learning atmosphere.

• Assisted teachers in classroom management and instructional support.
• Developed and adapted educational materials to meet diverse student needs.
• Collaborated with special education staff to implement individualized education plans (IEPs).
• Monitored student progress and provided feedback to educators for enhanced learning outcomes.
• Facilitated small group activities to reinforce key concepts and skills.
• Implemented behavior management strategies to promote positive classroom environments.
• Coordinated communication between parents, teachers, and support staff regarding student development.
• Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
• Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
• Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
• Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
• Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
• Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.