Linda Brown
Montgomery,AL
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Greater Faith Christian Academy, excelling in classroom management and fostering student-centered learning. Skilled in lesson planning and technology integration, I enhanced student engagement and achievement through innovative teaching strategies and strong relationship building with families, resulting in improved academic outcomes and increased parental involvement.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher
Greater Faith Christian Academy
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments to inform instructional decisions.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional strategies.
- Assisted in curriculum development to align lessons with state standards and improve overall instructional quality.
- Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Fostered social-emotional growth in students through daily morning meetings, conflict resolution strategies, and character education lessons.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Provided regular feedback to parents on their child's progress and areas for improvement through detailed report cards and parent-teacher conferences.
- Improved parental involvement in children's education by organizing monthly parent-teacher meetings to discuss progress and challenges.
- Enhanced classroom behavior through implementation of positive reinforcement strategy, leading to more conducive learning environment.
- Boosted students' understanding of basic math concepts with use of hands-on learning tools and activities.
- Encouraged positive behaviors and growth mindset among students through use of motivational charts and awards.
- Improved learning with well-prepared lesson plans that cater to various learning styles and needs.
- Implemented technology in classroom to aid learning, using educational apps and interactive whiteboards.
- Developed and implemented multicultural curriculum, promoting inclusivity and respect for diversity among students.
- Organized field trips to local museums and cultural sites, enhancing students' understanding of their community and wider world.
- Cultivated love for reading among students by integrating interactive storytimes into daily routines.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Incorporated art, music and physical activity into curriculum for well-rounded education.
- Kept accurate documents about student progress for school and parent records.
- Created and supervised variety of hands-on learning activities for fun and engagement.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Rewarded student success by utilizing praise and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
- Monitored use of technology, enhancing student learning and technological skills.
Kindergarten Teacher
Montgomery County Public Schools
08.1983 - 05.2013
- Assisted in developing engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Facilitated classroom activities promoting social skills and teamwork among students.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Supported assessment processes by tracking student progress and providing feedback.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student development and address concerns.
- Utilized educational tools and resources to enhance interactive learning experiences.
- Organized materials and resources for hands-on activities, fostering creativity and exploration.
- Attended professional development workshops to refine teaching strategies and methodologies.
- 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.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
Education
Saint Jude Catholic School
Montgomery, AL05.1974
Bachelor In Early Childhood Education -
Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL 09.1975 - 08.1979
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Student-centered learning
- Group and individual instruction
- Student assessment
- Small group instruction
- Technology integration
- Classroom technology
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Montgomery County Public Schools
08.1983 - 05.2013
Bachelor In Early Childhood Education -
Alabama State University
09.1975 - 08.1979
Teacher
Greater Faith Christian Academy
Saint Jude Catholic School