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Nancy Brunk

Horsham,PA

Summary

Enthusiastic, capable, and caring educator in the academic classroom and teaching daycare with great abilities in all teaching settings: large classroom, small groups, and one on one individualized learning. Able to manage the classroom by providing a relaxed learning environment while capable of handling challenging behaviors calmly and effectively. Organized planner, classroom manager and educational support professional with more than 18 years of related experience. Brings strong desire to positively impact students' lives.

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-head teacher

Curiosity Academy
Doylestown, Pennsylvania
08.2024 - 08.2025
  • Prepared classroom materials such as worksheets, games, manipulatives.
  • Supervised recess periods to ensure safety among students while promoting healthy physical activity.
  • Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and academic goals.
  • Ensured compliance with state standards for classroom instruction and assessments.
  • Engaged parents through regular communication about student performance and behavior.
  • Developed and implemented daily lesson plans for a class of 16 students.
  • Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
  • Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
  • Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.

The School had each teacher develop and carry out the lesson plans they designed. I primarily developed Language Arts lesson plans, teaching alphabet through recognition, beginning sounds, as well as writing both uppercase and lowercase letters. I also developed lesson plans to help students learn how to write their names. Rhyming was also included.

Teacher's Assistant

The Goddard School
Doylestown, Pennsylvania
01.2022 - 08.2024
  • Helped students master assignments and reinforced learning concepts presented by teachers.
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching skills and knowledge.
  • Assisted in planning and implementing lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum standards.
  • Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
  • Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.

Teacher's Assistant

Children of America
Doylestown , Pa.
07.2019 - 07.2020
  • Helped students master learning concepts working one on one and in small groups
  • Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success
  • Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics.
  • Collaborated with teacher to devise and implement developmentally appropriate lessons aligning with school's philosophy and mission.
  • Drove social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development through age-appropriate enrichment activities.
  • Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
  • Arranged and led activities for students
  • Used exercises and repetition to assist students in learning foundational educational concepts.
  • Monitored students in hallways

Teacher's Assistant

Kiddie Academy Of Plumsteadville
Plumsteadville , Pa.
03.2016 - 05.2019
  • Assisted teachers with instruction teaching the students individually as well as in groups to do the classwork that was presented making sure also that the necessary supplies were available
  • Contributed to positive, educational setting to help with classroom control by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success working one on one
  • Helped social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development through age-appropriate enrichment activities helping the children play together in educational centers as well as on the playground
  • Completed the required on-line training courses which enhanced my abilities to work with those with special needs as well as communicating with parents
  • Attended monthly staff meetings, including CPR training, water safety and fire safety training that also provided working relationships with the administration and co-workers
  • Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics.

Substitute Teacher

Quakertown Christian School
Quakertown , Pa.
09.2002 - 06.2009

Interacted with the students and helped them with their classwork as needed

  • Enforced classroom routines to keep students on set schedule and operating at consistent level while following instructions that were provided by the teacher for what was needed to be accomplished that day
  • Interacted with students offering assistance for the class work
  • Implemented lesson plans outlined by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.

Sixth Grade Middle School Teacher

Arlington Baptist School
Baltimore , Md.
08.1979 - 06.1984
  • Delivered clear, informative lectures on Grammar and Geography subject matter gleaned from textbooks and other educational materials
  • Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for all students
  • Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
  • Created study guides to reiterate lecture details and prepare students for tests that were given to gauge the students' learning and knowledge of course material
  • Interacted with the students helping them both academically and socially in their development encouraging them to be understanding with others
  • Started and managed extracurricular activities for them to broaden their development such as school newspaper and intramural girls' basketball program
  • Attended faculty meetings to share ideas with administration and coworkers
  • Worked with an average of 15 students per class
  • Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and areas for improvement

Education

Bachelor of Science - Bible Mission

Philadelphia College of Bible
Philadelphia, Pa.
1979

Skills

  • Great motivational skills
  • Able to establish relaxed atmosphere in classroom
  • One-on-one and small group instruction expertise
  • Great presentation of material
  • Focus on positive feedback to students
  • Behavioral disorders knowledge
  • Tutoring experience
  • Academic performance evaluations
  • Group leadership and classroom management
  • Outstanding Christian Teacher Award

Timeline

Co-head teacher

Curiosity Academy
08.2024 - 08.2025

Teacher's Assistant

The Goddard School
01.2022 - 08.2024

Teacher's Assistant

Children of America
07.2019 - 07.2020

Teacher's Assistant

Kiddie Academy Of Plumsteadville
03.2016 - 05.2019

Substitute Teacher

Quakertown Christian School
09.2002 - 06.2009

Sixth Grade Middle School Teacher

Arlington Baptist School
08.1979 - 06.1984

Bachelor of Science - Bible Mission

Philadelphia College of Bible