Sasha Brown
Nashville,TN
Summary
Licensed educator with 7 years of teaching experience, and 12 years of substitute experience, teaching position with a preference towards kindergarten to first grade.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
2nd Grade Teacher
Hattie Cotton STEM Magnet
Nashville, TN
08.2022 - Current
- Earned level 4 teacher status, by increasing student achievement.
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with STEM curriculum standards.
- Facilitated collaborative learning experiences to enhance student problem-solving skills.
- Assessed student performance and provided targeted feedback to support academic growth.
- Integrated technology tools to enrich classroom activities and promote digital literacy.
- Coordinated parent-teacher communication to foster community involvement in education.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices for effective classroom management strategies.
Substitute Teacher
Metro Nashville Public Schools
Nashville, Tennessee
01.2015 - 05.2022
- Elementary Schools: Jones Paideia, Waverly-Belmont, Sylvan Park Paideia, and Eakin.
- Middle Schools: Bellevue, Donelson, East, Isaac Litton, McMurray, Madison, Haynes and Apollo Middle.
- Delivered instructional support across diverse subjects, adapting materials to meet varied student needs.
- Managed classroom environments, fostering student engagement and maintaining discipline.
1st Grade Teacher
Mollie Ray Elementary School
Orlando, Florida
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Developed and implemented daily and unit lesson plans for 1st grade, administered tests and evaluations, analyzed student performance.
- Conducted group and one on one in reading, language arts, math, science, and social studies activities.
- Arranged parent teacher conferences.
On-Call Sales
Macy’s
Nashville, Tennessee
08.2010 - 08.2014
- Assist customers with merchandise on the sales floor, fitting rooms, over the phone, and at the cash register.
- Provide necessary support to other staff members, and maintain the visual appeal of the sales floor.
- Exceeded personal sales goal, and credit card goal.
Interim Teacher
Buena Vista Enhanced Option Elementary School
Nashville, Tennessee
07.2012 - 05.2013
- Developed and implemented daily and unit lesson plans for 2nd grade, administered tests and evaluations, analyzed student performance.
- Conducted group and one on one in reading, language arts, math, science, and social studies activities.
- Arranged parent teacher conferences, field trips, and after school tutoring.
5th Grade Girls Teacher
Smithson-Craighead Academy Middle School
Nashville, Tennessee
08.2011 - 05.2012
- Developed and implemented daily and unit lesson plans for 5th grade, administered tests and evaluations, analyzed student performance.
- Conducted group and one-on-one in math, science, and social studies activities.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences, field trips, and after school tutoring.
Lead Preschool Provider
MegaKids Daycare
Nashville, Tennessee
01.2011 - 08.2011
- Construct and implement daily lesson plans, create an environment that is conducive to learning, collaborate with other providers, directors, and parents to meet the children’s needs, serve meals, and other duties as assigned.
Substitute Teacher
Metro Nashville Public Schools
Nashville, Tennessee
03.2009 - 05.2011
- Elementary Schools: Park Avenue Enhanced Option, Warner Enhanced Option, Stratton.
- Middle Schools: Isaiah Creswell, J.F. Kennedy, Ombudsman Center, Thurgood Marshall, Haynes.
- High Schools: Cane Ridge, Overton, and Harris-Hillman Special Ed.
Education
Doctorate of Education - Educational Leadership
Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN08.2027
Master of Education - Teacher Education & Certification
Tennessee State University
Nashville, Tennessee12.2010
Master of Business Administration - undefined
Strayer University
Nashville, Tennessee01.2008
Bachelor of Science - International Business, Major
Fisk University
Nashville, Tennessee01.2004
Some College (No Degree) - International Business
University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana, West AfricaSkills
- Grade Level Team leader
- Collaborative teamwork
- Curriculum implementation
- Field trip organization
- Lesson plan development
- Problem solving skills
- Telephone Etiquette
- Computer Knowledge: Power Point, Word, Word Perfect, Spreadsheet, and Excel
- Type 60 WPM
- Basic Accounting skills
- Basic comprehension of French language
- 10 Key Pad
Accomplishments
- Commended for exceptional teaching and support to students. Earned level 4 teacher status, for increasing student achievement.
Certification
- Professional License, Elementary Education K-5
- AVID Training: Elementary 3-6, Rigorous Classrooms, Transforming Elementary Literacy
Timeline
2nd Grade Teacher
Hattie Cotton STEM Magnet
08.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Metro Nashville Public Schools
01.2015 - 05.2022
1st Grade Teacher
Mollie Ray Elementary School
08.2014 - 06.2015
Interim Teacher
Buena Vista Enhanced Option Elementary School
07.2012 - 05.2013
5th Grade Girls Teacher
Smithson-Craighead Academy Middle School
08.2011 - 05.2012
Lead Preschool Provider
MegaKids Daycare
01.2011 - 08.2011
On-Call Sales
Macy’s
08.2010 - 08.2014
Substitute Teacher
Metro Nashville Public Schools
03.2009 - 05.2011
Master of Business Administration - undefined
Strayer University
Bachelor of Science - International Business, Major
Fisk University
Doctorate of Education - Educational Leadership
Carson-Newman University
Master of Education - Teacher Education & Certification
Tennessee State University
Some College (No Degree) - International Business
University of Ghana
HONORS/ACTIVITIES
NASA Pre-Service Teacher Institute 2010/12, Member of Phi Kappa Phi honor society, President’s list, Academic honors, Employee of the month, Recognition for excelled sales/service, Delta Mu Delta, Big Sisters Mentor Program, (SIFE) Students In Free Enterprise, Nashville Read, Orientation Leader, Student Election Committee, President, Sophomore Class Choir, Peer Tutor, McKissick Reading Clinic, Sunday School Teacher, Member of Delta Kappa Gamma.