Lezlee Brinkman

• Utilized diverse instructional strategies to accommodate various learning styles, ensuring all students had access to course content.
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop units, connecting US history with other social studies.
• Promoted a positive learning environment through strong classroom management and clear expectations for behavior and academic performance.
• Mentored new teachers in the department, sharing best practices for lesson planning, assessment design, and classroom management techniques.
• Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills by incorporating primary sources and historical artifacts into daily lessons.

• Teacher position where high school juniors enroll in a college history course and simultaneously earn college and high school credit.
• Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater to individual educational needs of each student.
• Fostered a positive classroom atmosphere encouraging open communication between peers and instructor alike.
• Tracked student progress using formative assessments, adjusting instructional methods accordingly for optimal results.
• Boosted student engagement through incorporation of interactive activities, group projects, and hands-on experiences.
• Developed students'' critical thinking skills by incorporating primary source analysis in lessons and assignments.

T-TESS is Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System. It is the statewide teacher evaluation system for the state of Texas.

• As campus specialist, assist and support teachers in their professional development and help them grow and improve as educators.
• Attended training programs to deepen professional skillset and assisted in training fellow teachers on existing and new training programs.

• Collaborated with department heads to develop strategic plans to assist students in achieving their goals on college entrance exam SAT.
• Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records as needed.

• Developed students'' critical thinking skills by incorporating primary source analysis in lessons and assignments.
• Attended professional development seminars and workshops to maintain expertise in AP U.S. History.
• Implemented differentiated instruction strategies for a diverse classroom environment ensuring all learners had equal opportunities for success.
• Provided timely feedback on assignments and assessments, allowing students to continuously improve their work.
• Boosted student engagement through the incorporation of interactive activities, group projects, and hands-on experiences.