Lori Brown
McKenzie,AL
Summary
Passionate and experienced English Language Arts/Gifted teacher with a proven track record of 15 years in delivering engaging and comprehensive instruction. Committed to fostering a love for literature and language in students while providing a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. As a published children's author, I bring creativity, imagination, and a deep understanding of children's literature to the classroom.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
High School English and Language Arts Teacher
Opp City Schools
Opp, AL
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Develop and implement engaging lesson plans aligned with state and ACT standards to meet the diverse needs of students in grades 10th - 11th.
- Implement a program to show student growth and ultimately benchmark on the ACT.
- Use creative strategies to support differentiated learning.
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
Thurgood Marshall Middle School
Evergreen, AL
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Develop and implement engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to meet the diverse needs of students in grades 6th - 8th.
- Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages active participation and critical thinking.
- Organize and lead extracurricular activities, such as writing clubs and book clubs, to promote a love for literature and writing among students.
Education
Gifted Certification
Troy University
Troy, AL05-2023
Master of Arts - English
Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL05-2004
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Auburn University
Auburn, AL05-1999
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Troy University
Troy, AL05-1996
Skills
- Teaching strategies
- Grant Writing
- Group leadership
- Reading Comprehension
- Creative Writing
- Collaborative learning
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
High School English and Language Arts Teacher
Opp City Schools
08.2023 - 05.2024
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
Thurgood Marshall Middle School
08.2021 - 05.2023
Gifted Certification
Troy University
Master of Arts - English
Alabama State University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Auburn University
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Troy University
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