MARGARET L. FLAVAN-BROWN
Saint Charles,MO
Summary
Passionate about challenging and exciting Education Stakeholders. Strives to inspire creativity, conscientiousness, involvement, responsibility, and effective global thinking. Background in educational environments enriched with international and cultural insights brings a unique perspective to curriculum development and student engagement. Eager to transition into a new classroom to leverage diverse perspectives and educational expertise for a meaningful impact.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
World Geography Teacher Grade7
DoDDS, Zama American Middle School
08.2012 - 08.2023
- Implemented various assessment methods to measure student progress and adjust instructional strategies accordingly.
- Established a positive classroom environment that promoted respect and inclusivity, fostering strong relationships among students.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to develop interdisciplinary lessons, broadening students'' perspectives on global issues.
- Enhanced student understanding of complex geographical concepts by incorporating hands-on learning activities and group projects.
- Planned and organized hands-on activities to encourage active student participation, involvement and team work.
- Maintained record of student academic progress for development of report cards and monitoring of academic progress over time.
- Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills through the use of engaging group projects and debates on global issues.
- Initiated, facilitated and moderated classroom discussions to encourage students to learn from one another and articulate course content.
- Created safe and inclusive classroom environment of respect and rapport to promote positive learning experience for youth with diverse backgrounds.
- Integrated online educational games and interactive maps into lessons to engage students and create active learners.
- Enhanced students'' presentation abilities by coaching them on public speaking techniques during class presentations or competitions outside of school hours.
- Increased student understanding of geographical concepts by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples into lesson plans.
Mixed Teacher Grades7,8,11,12
Zama American Middle/High School
08.2017 - 06.2023
- Eastern Hemisphere History, US History I, US History II, College Entrance Preparation
Drama Teacher & Department Head
DoDDS, Zama American Middle School
08.2012 - 06.2016
- Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques.
- Improved students'' communication skills through targeted public speaking exercises and constructive feedback.
- Enhanced student creativity by incorporating improvisation techniques and role-playing activities in lessons.
- Collaborated with community arts organizations to bring real-world experiences into classrooms and provide students with opportunities for learning and growth.
- Incorporated student interests and experiences to make learning relevant and meaningful.
- Scheduled shows and performances in accordance with school calendar.
- Encouraged students to perform well and learn from failure.
- Established a safe and inclusive learning environment where students felt comfortable expressing their emotions and ideas.
Drama, Social Studies Teacher & Drama Dept Head9 -12
DoDDS, Mannheim American High School
08.2005 - 06.2011
World Regions, World History, Street Law, Psychology, Government, Drama and Gifted Education Teacher Grades7 -12 & Dept. Head
DoDDS, Zama American High School
08.2003 - 06.2005
- Drama I and Drama II, director, sponsor for competitions
World Geography, Drama Teacher, Grades9-12 & Drama Dept Head
DoDDS, Zama American High School
08.2003 - 06.2005
Gifted Education Teacher Grades2 -6
DoDDS, Perry Elementary School
08.2000 - 06.2002
- Social skills, problem solving, presentations, critical thinking, emotional intelligence
Gifted Education Teacher Grades6 -12
Wright City Middle and High Schools
08.1998 - 06.2000
- Social skills, problem solving, presentations, Spectrum program, critical thinking, World Geography
American History Permanent Substitute Teacher
St. Charles West High School
03.1998 - 05.1998
- Missouri College Psychology, World Geography, Political Science
Website Director/Trainer/Collector Advisor
Michael Ricker Pewter
06.1997 - 03.1998
- Developed Training Manual, directed trainings, managed client portfolios
Social Studies Teacher Grades9 -12
Perryville High School
08.1994 - 06.1997
- American History, Civics, International Relations, Sociology, World Geography
Collector Advisor & Multi Media Specialist
Michael Ricker Pewter
05.1993 - 08.1993
- Floor & phone sales, shooting still video of sculptures, data entry for Multi Media Kiosk
Student Teacher
St. Charles West High School
01.1993 - 04.1993
- Cooperating Teacher - Betty Simmons Western Civilization, World History
Education
PhD - Organizational Leadership, All But Dissertation
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OKSpecialty Certification - Gifted Education
Lindenwood University
St Charles, Missouri12.1998
Masters of Arts in Education - undefined
Webster University
St. Louis, Missouri06.1997
Bachelor of Arts in Education - Secondary Social Studies
St. Louis University
St. Louis, Missouri05.1993
Bachelor of Arts - History & Theatre
St. Louis University
St. Louis, Missouri05.1989
Skills
- Student engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Sustainable development
- GIS applications
- Cultural awareness
- Research methods
- Assessment strategies
- Physical geography
- Remote sensing
Certification
- DoDDS Teaching Certificate Talented/Gifted ES-SS, Social Studies MS & SS, Humanities SS, Drama SS (expires2027)
- Missouri Teacher's Certificate PC11- Social Studies,7 -12 & Gifted Ed, K -12 Upper Elementary/Junior High - Social Science
- Illinois Teacher's Certificate High School- US History & World History
- Congressional Gold Medal St. Louis, Missouri, November1987
- Rescue Diver Certification SCUBA Schools International, October1987
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team in the development of iLife as the only school representing Japan for International Kite day celebrating Dr. Janus Korcak.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Travel
Reading
Quote
“Anyone can achieve their fullest potential, who we are might be predetermined, but the path we follow is always of our own choosing. We should never allow our fears or the expectations of others to set the frontiers of our destiny."
Martin Heidegger
Timeline
Mixed Teacher Grades7,8,11,12
Zama American Middle/High School
08.2017 - 06.2023
World Geography Teacher Grade7
DoDDS, Zama American Middle School
08.2012 - 08.2023
Drama Teacher & Department Head
DoDDS, Zama American Middle School
08.2012 - 06.2016
Drama, Social Studies Teacher & Drama Dept Head9 -12
DoDDS, Mannheim American High School
08.2005 - 06.2011
World Regions, World History, Street Law, Psychology, Government, Drama and Gifted Education Teacher Grades7 -12 & Dept. Head
DoDDS, Zama American High School
08.2003 - 06.2005
World Geography, Drama Teacher, Grades9-12 & Drama Dept Head
DoDDS, Zama American High School
08.2003 - 06.2005
Gifted Education Teacher Grades2 -6
DoDDS, Perry Elementary School
08.2000 - 06.2002
Gifted Education Teacher Grades6 -12
Wright City Middle and High Schools
08.1998 - 06.2000
American History Permanent Substitute Teacher
St. Charles West High School
03.1998 - 05.1998
Website Director/Trainer/Collector Advisor
Michael Ricker Pewter
06.1997 - 03.1998
Social Studies Teacher Grades9 -12
Perryville High School
08.1994 - 06.1997
Collector Advisor & Multi Media Specialist
Michael Ricker Pewter
05.1993 - 08.1993
Student Teacher
St. Charles West High School
01.1993 - 04.1993
Masters of Arts in Education - undefined
Webster University
Bachelor of Arts in Education - Secondary Social Studies
St. Louis University
Bachelor of Arts - History & Theatre
St. Louis University
PhD - Organizational Leadership, All But Dissertation
University of Oklahoma
Specialty Certification - Gifted Education
Lindenwood University
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