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Linda Brunk

Harrisonburg,VA

Summary

Experienced professional with over 33 years experience working with youth in teaching, CPS, counseling and juvenile probation. Excellent skills with working with both children and adults in crisis situations. Teacher with history of sponsoring clubs and coaching. Safety-oriented, fair and professional when dealing with colleagues and students. Well-versed in teaching, curriculum building , addictions, and mental health . Seasoned professional with experience in education, juvenile justice, and crisis intervention. Skilled in leadership, critical thinking, and communication, with a proven ability to support diverse populations, manage sensitive situations, and build trusted relationships with students, families, and community partners. Brings a strong understanding of behavioral needs, legal processes, and student development. Versatile professional with experience in teaching, juvenile justice, and crisis intervention. Known for strong team collaboration, behavioral assessment, and calm problem-solving in complex situations. Ready to support students, families, and communities through structured guidance and consistent follow-through.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Rockingham County Schools
Rockingham, VA
11.2025 - Current
  • Delivered lesson plans aligned with Rockingham County Schools curriculum and classroom schedules.
  • Managed classroom behavior and maintained orderly learning environments across grade levels.
  • Managed student attendance records accurately according to district policy and guidelines.
  • Administered standardized tests according to state guidelines.
  • Attended faculty meetings and professional development workshops when applicable.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress through emails or phone calls.
  • Helped create an atmosphere that was conducive to learning by establishing positive relationships with the students in the class.
  • Maintained a safe, orderly learning environment for all students by enforcing school rules and regulations.
  • Assessed student understanding of material through tests, quizzes, worksheets, projects.
  • Supervised lunch periods or recess times as needed to maintain appropriate behavior among students.
  • Instructed students on proper classroom behavior, work habits, and socialization skills.
  • Collaborated with other teachers, staff members, administrators, parents, and community organizations to ensure optimal student success.
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to meet the needs of students in a variety of grade levels.
  • Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.

Teacher

Rockingham County Schools
Harrisonburg, Virginia
08.2025 - 11.2025
  • Delivered standards-aligned lessons matching Rockingham County Schools curriculum.
  • Managed classroom behavior with positive reinforcement and clear expectations.
  • Supported students with accommodations under IEP and 504 plans.
  • Maintained lesson plans, attendance records, and classroom materials.

High School Teacher English 11-12 American Studies

Phoenix Recovery Academy
07.2023 - 11.2024
  • Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
  • Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
  • Planned, developed, and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and core educational standards.
  • Distributed and collected classroom materials such as worksheets, quizzes, and tests.
  • Created study guides, research materials and syllabi for students.
  • Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
  • Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records, and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.

CPS Specialist

Loudoun County Department Of Family Services
10.2019 - 10.2020
    • Attended court proceedings, submitted documents and offered testimony.
    • Maintained case records and legal documentation.
    • Responded to claims of abuse, neglect or safety concerns.
    • Developed plans to strengthen family units.
    • Visited homes, inspected surroundings and interviewed family members.
    • Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
    • Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
    • Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.

Juvenile Probation Officer

State Of Virginia
06.2019 - 10.2020
    • Investigated juveniles' activities, school attendance, and employment.
    • Developed key partnerships with staff of community organizations to improve access to educational services among disenfranchised youth.
    • Visited homes of youth offenders and resolved family issues.
    • Facilitated meetings to collaborate with community stakeholders, presiding judges, attorneys and service providers.
    • Promoted department's mission and procedures to community organizations, school officials and law enforcement.

IIH Counsel/Crisis Intervention Counselor

National Counseling Group
03.2018 - 02.2019
    • Used skills such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving daily to connect with patients and address concerns.
    • Evaluated risk to client or others by gathering information and conducting assessments.
    • Built safety plans to lower risk of crisis and intervened in specific manners outlined by procedures.
    • Conversed with individuals in crisis which called or texted hotline for assistance.
    • Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
    • Counseled and helped to stabilize consumers and caregivers in crisis situations.
    • Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.

Program Manager Substance Use Facility

Terros Health
01.2017 - 11.2017

    Supervised BHPP Employees

    Managed 24/7 Substance Use Facility

    Created and Viewed Treatment Plans and discharge plans for clients

    Monitored Patients prescribed psychotropic medications to access medications effectiveness and side effects

    Executed appropriated risk assessment and migration strategies

    Worked with team on diagnosing mental health, emotional and substance abuse disorders. Served as clinician for patients with substance use disorders, bipolar, depression, anxiety, ADHD, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder and personality

High School Teacher

Deer Valley Unified School District
08.2006 - 05.2011
    • Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
    • Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
    • Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
    • Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
    • Planned, developed and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum Arizona's core educational standards.
    • Varsity Swim Coach
    • Statistician Varsity Mens Basketball
    • Club Sponsor VPTC

Education

Master of Science - Addictions Counseling

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
10.2018

Teachers Certification Secondary Education History

Hood College
Frederick, MD
05.2005

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

Bridgewater College
Bridgewater, VA
05.1991

Skills

  • Teaching experience
  • Classroom management
  • Creative lesson planning
  • Positive learning environment
  • Law interpretation
  • Court report documentation
  • Mental health disorders knowledge
  • State and federal legal knowledge
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Pre-sentence investigations expertise
  • CSAC eligibility
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Juvenile justice system expertise
  • Student engagement
  • Team collaboration
  • Student assessment
  • Crisis intervention
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Behavior modeling

Timeline

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Rockingham County Schools
11.2025 - Current

Teacher

Rockingham County Schools
08.2025 - 11.2025

High School Teacher English 11-12 American Studies

Phoenix Recovery Academy
07.2023 - 11.2024

CPS Specialist

Loudoun County Department Of Family Services
10.2019 - 10.2020

Juvenile Probation Officer

State Of Virginia
06.2019 - 10.2020

IIH Counsel/Crisis Intervention Counselor

National Counseling Group
03.2018 - 02.2019

Program Manager Substance Use Facility

Terros Health
01.2017 - 11.2017

High School Teacher

Deer Valley Unified School District
08.2006 - 05.2011

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

Bridgewater College

Teachers Certification Secondary Education History

Hood College

Master of Science - Addictions Counseling

Grand Canyon University
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