Marianne Brinker
Baraboo
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at St. Joseph Catholic Parish School, excelling in leadership and collaboration. Developed engaging lesson plans and facilitated impactful discussions, enhancing student understanding. Proven ability to manage teams effectively, as demonstrated in previous roles, including Store Manager at Eddie Bauer, where I achieved top sales through innovative coaching.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Studies/Religion Teacher
St. Joseph Catholic Parish School
Baraboo
08.2009 - Current
- Worked first as a volunteer, spent 1 year as a part time aid, hired next as a part time Physical Education Teacher (4K-8th) for 8 years, now serving in my 5th year as a Social Studies and Religion Teacher for Middle School (5th-8th).
- Developed engaging lesson plans that enhanced students' understanding and appreciation of social studies topics
- Facilitated meaningful discussions and debates that promoted student understanding of complex topics
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and implement a school-wide virtue program
- Student Council Advisor
- Liaison to Home and School parent support group
- Girls Basketball Team Coach
- Girls on the Run site coordinator and coach
Volunteer Coordinator
St. Clare Hospital
Baraboo
05.2010 - 08.2013
- Collaborated with hospital departments to identify needs and create volunteer opportunities
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive onboarding process for new volunteers, increasing volunteer count to 250+ community members
Substitute Teacher
Baraboo School District
Baraboo
08.2009 - 05.2010
- Collaborated with the school's administrative team and teachers to ensure continuity of education and executed teaching plans
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies that maintained order and discipline in the classroom
Store Manager
Eddie Bauer
Baraboo
08.2006 - 08.2009
- Analyzed store performance data daily to identify areas of improvement and develop strategies to increase results
- Hired, trained and developed a team of 60+ employees, resulting in positive job satisfaction, high morale and a productive team
- Achieved nationwide top store sales targets through innovative sales coaching and disciplined brand management
Education
Teaching Certificate - World History
American Board
05.2024
B.A. - History
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI12.2005
B.A. - History
University of Wisconsin
Platteville, WI12.2003
Skills
- Leadership and teamwork
- Collaboration and organization
- Independent lifelong learning
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Kayaking
- Hiking
- Running
- Cooking
Custom Section 1
- Fr. Paul Ugo-Arinze/ Paul.Arinze@madisondiocese.org/ 608-576-9336
- Sarah Connor/ sarahc@stjosephbaraboo.com/ 608-393-1791
- Betsy Witthun/ betsyw@stjosephbaraboo.com/ 608-434-0940
Timeline
Volunteer Coordinator
St. Clare Hospital
05.2010 - 08.2013
Social Studies/Religion Teacher
St. Joseph Catholic Parish School
08.2009 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Baraboo School District
08.2009 - 05.2010
Store Manager
Eddie Bauer
08.2006 - 08.2009
Teaching Certificate - World History
American Board
B.A. - History
University of Wisconsin
B.A. - History
University of Wisconsin