Rhonda Brown
Reynoldsburg,OH
Summary
Passionate Teacher with 34 years of experience ranging from kindergarten through fourth grade. Ability to develop and implement diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
South Western City Schools
Grove City, OH
08.1990 - Current
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs of all students.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Rewarded student success by utilizing praise and positive reinforcement techniques.
Reading Recovery Teacher
South Western City Schools
Grove City, OH
08.2001 - 06.2003
- Designed individual lesson plans for each reading recovery student.
- Recorded daily observations for each student.
- Collaborated with teachers and Reading Recovery Coaches to discuss student progress, ensuring optimal learning.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Dayton University
Dayton, OH05.1997
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Central State University
Wilberforce, OH05.1990
Skills
- Motivating students
- Social Development
- Conflict Resolution
- SMART Board
- Creative Instruction Style
- Dyslexia trained
- Communicating with grade level team (daily as well as weekly planning)
- Communicating with families through weekly newsletters and ClassDoJo
Certification
K-8 Permanent Certification
Reading Endorsement K-12
Timeline
Reading Recovery Teacher
South Western City Schools
08.2001 - 06.2003
Kindergarten Teacher
South Western City Schools
08.1990 - Current
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Dayton University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Central State University