Leigh Ann Brown
Saint Augustine
Summary
Committed educator with a proven track record in Baker and Columbia County schools, excelling in relationship building, classroom management and student growth. Enhanced student engagement through innovative teaching methods and differentiated instruction, ensuring all learners thrived. Committed to fostering open communication with parents and continuously improving through professional development.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher ( Kindergarten)
Baker County School District
07.2021 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Led professional development workshops for peers on effective classroom management techniques.
- Coordinated after-school tutoring sessions for students requiring additional support in specific subject areas.
Middle School Teacher /Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher
Columbia County School System
08.2010 - 06.2021
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities: cooking labs, child development projects.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
- Taught ServSafe to eighth grade students with Culinary cooking lessons.
- Managed a student led service club: FCCLA
Kindergarten Teacher
Columbia County School System
08.1992 - 07.2010
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education/Early Childhood
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05-1992
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05-1991
Associate of Arts -
Lake City Community College
Lake City, FL05-1989
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
Certification
Elementary Education
Primary Education
Reading Endorsement
English For Speakers of Other Languages Endorsement
Family and Consumer Science
Timeline
Teacher ( Kindergarten)
Baker County School District
07.2021 - Current
Middle School Teacher /Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher
Columbia County School System
08.2010 - 06.2021
Kindergarten Teacher
Columbia County School System
08.1992 - 07.2010
Master of Arts - Elementary Education/Early Childhood
University of Florida
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Florida
Associate of Arts -
Lake City Community College
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