Laura Brown
Jane Lew,WV
Summary
Enthusiastic Teacher with twenty three years of experience instructing students with wide range of learning abilities. Committed to creating motivational and collaborative learning environments that encourage social and emotional growth. Strategic in blending organizational skills thorough educational background. Works well with children, parents, colleagues and supervisors.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Emotional Specialist
Nutter Fort Primary
Nutter Fort, WV
08.2023 - Current
- SAT Chair/504 Coordinator for Grades Pre-K K-2,
- Behavior Support Team (BSP) Member
- Curriculum Team Member
- Monitored student behavior in a positive manner to ensure safety and encourage self-control.
- Modeled effective problem solving techniques for students facing emotional difficulties.
- Organized activities designed to enhance socialization skills among peers.
- Attended team meetings with other professionals to review goals, objectives, and strategies related to individual student programs.
- Advocated for needs of the students with trauma.
- Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
- Collaborated with outside agencies providing services for students and families to deliver cohesive support.
Second Grade Teacher
Nutter Fort Primary
Nutter Fort, WV
08.2011 - 06.2023
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of all students in a second grade classroom.
- Created an environment that fostered positive learning experiences for second graders.
- Encouraged students to set individual goals and strive for academic excellence.
- Assessed student performance through formal and informal assessments throughout the year.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary curriculum projects.
- Instructed small groups of students in remedial or enrichment activities according to their individual needs.
- Integrated technology into daily lessons to engage students in the learning process.
- Second Grade Team Leader
Title I Teacher
Nutter Fort Primary/North View Elementary
Nutter Fort, WV
08.2009 - 06.2011
- Planned, coordinated, and facilitated small group instruction sessions for targeted learners.
- Collaborated with other teachers on curriculum development and implementation strategies.
- Provided individualized instruction to students with learning difficulties.
First Grade Teacher
Roanoke Elementary School
Roanoke, WV
08.2003 - 06.2009
Fourth Grade Teacher
Roanoke Elementary School
Roanoke, WV
08.2001 - 06.2003
First Grade Teacher
Saint Patrick’s School
Weston, WV
09.2000 - 01.2001
Education
Post Master’s Certificate: Administrative Leadership -
Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV05-2023
Master of Arts: Reading K-12 -
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05-2001
Bachelor of Arts: Early Education: PreK-K, Multi-Subjects K-8 -
Glenville State College
Glenville, WV05-2000
Skills
- Student-Centered Learning
- Behavior Management
- Flexible and adaptive
- Classroom Management
- Student rapport
- Organized
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Social Skills Development
Professional Development
- Shifting the Balance Training with Jenna Williams, and Jessica Haynes, 01/19/23
- WVCTM (West Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics) Math Conference, 03/18/22 - 03/19/22
- Trauma Informed Educators Network Conference, 07/18/21 - 07/21/21
- Book Study: A Fresh Look at Phonics by Wiley Blevins, 10/2021 - 11/2021
- Starr Commonwealth Trauma-Informed Resilient Schools Continuing Education Certificate (6 hr.), 05/12/20
- SRSD Training with Jenna Williams/Helen Robert, 11/2019 - 12/2019
Certification
National Board Certification, Early Childhood Generalist
Timeline
Social Emotional Specialist
Nutter Fort Primary
08.2023 - Current
Second Grade Teacher
Nutter Fort Primary
08.2011 - 06.2023
Title I Teacher
Nutter Fort Primary/North View Elementary
08.2009 - 06.2011
First Grade Teacher
Roanoke Elementary School
08.2003 - 06.2009
Fourth Grade Teacher
Roanoke Elementary School
08.2001 - 06.2003
First Grade Teacher
Saint Patrick’s School
09.2000 - 01.2001
Post Master’s Certificate: Administrative Leadership -
Fairmont State University
Master of Arts: Reading K-12 -
West Virginia University
Bachelor of Arts: Early Education: PreK-K, Multi-Subjects K-8 -
Glenville State College
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