Margaret Brown
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Early elementary educator with 7+ years of experience in K-2 classrooms supporting learners in foundational literacy and math development. Skilled in small-group instruction, differentiation, and building a positive, structured classroom environment. Proven ability to build strong relationships with students and their families, while collaborating across teams to support diverse learning needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Canopy Oaks Elementary School, Leon County Schools
07.2022 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with ESE staff and guidance team to best support students with IEPs and 504 plans through accommodations, progress monitoring, and regular team meetings
- Designed and delivered differentiated instruction in ELA and math aligned to Florida B.E.S.T. standards to meet diverse learning needs
- Led small-group interventions using Lexia and teacher-created materials, resulting in notable growth in 93% of students on Star Reading Assessment
- Created a structured and supportive environment using PBIS strategies improving student behavior and engagement
First Grade Teacher
Woodville School K-8, Leon County Schools
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Created a safe and welcoming environment for students to flourish, founded on strong relationships with students and their families
- Adapted to hybrid-style teaching utilizing technology to enhance learning and engagement for both in-person and online cohorts of students
- Collaborated with administration and teammates to plan standards-based lessons and analyze student data to drive instruction and interventions
First Grade Teacher
Mike Davis Elementary, Collier County Public Schools
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives to foster student progress and academic performance
- Partnered with families, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' academic, emotional, and behavioral needs
- Successfully transitioned educational materials to digital platform via Canvas in collaboration with grade level team
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo12-2017
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Communication
- Small group interventions
- Phonics instruction
- Technology integration
- Team collaboration
- Canvas
- Zoom
- ClassDojo
- Lexia
- UFLI Foundations
Certification
State of Michigan Standard Teaching Certificate - Elementary Education K-5
State of Florida Educator Certificate - Elementary Education K-6
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Canopy Oaks Elementary School, Leon County Schools
07.2022 - 06.2024
First Grade Teacher
Woodville School K-8, Leon County Schools
08.2020 - 07.2022
First Grade Teacher
Mike Davis Elementary, Collier County Public Schools
08.2018 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Western Michigan University