Yuriko Brewer
Madera
Summary
Experienced educator with 20+ years in elementary and middle school classrooms, known for strong classroom management, lesson planning, and student assessment. Skilled in instructional leadership, parent communication, and supporting student growth.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
teacher
orlando japanese school
Orlando, Florida
03.2009 - 12.2020
- Educated 3rd grade students over six years, fostering foundational skills and a love for learning
- Instructed 5th grade students for one year, enhancing their critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Educated 6th grade students for one year
- Led instruction in 7th grade classroom for one year
- Instructed combined 7th and 8th grade classes for one year
- Educated 8th grade students for one year
- Led educational team for six years, collaborating on curriculum development and student engagement strategies
Teacher
chinen elementary school
nanjyo, okinawa
04.2006 - 07.2007
- Taught 1st grade students for one year, fostering foundational skills and knowledge
- Instructed 2nd grade students for four months, enhancing literacy and numeracy skills
- Taught Japanese language and culture to students at Orlando Japanese School.
- Planned lesson plans aligned with school curriculum and student levels.
- Prepared classroom materials for reading, writing, speaking, and listening practice.
teacher
tomigusuku
tomigusuku, okinawa
04.2004 - 03.2006
- Delivered 2nd grade curriculum, fostering student engagement and learning outcomes over one year
- Implemented 3rd grade curriculum, enhancing student comprehension and participation throughout the year
- Developed lesson plans aligned with school curriculum goals
- Reinforced reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills
Teacher
indiana japanese school
Indianapolis, Indiana
04.1999 - 03.2004
- Instructed 8th grade students in junior high school over five years, fostering academic growth and engagement.
- Taught Japanese language lessons at Orlando Japanese School for mixed-age students
- Planned daily instruction aligned with school curriculum and classroom goals
- Prepared worksheets, activities, and visual aids for language practice
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting And Finance
Vocational Training School
Okinawa Japan09-1993
Associate of Arts - Daycare Teaching
Nagoya Hoiku Vocational School
Aichi Prefecture Japan03-1988
Associate of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
Nagoya Ziyu Gakuin Junior College
Aichi Prefecture Japan03-1987
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Nagoya Ziyu Gakuin Junior College
Aichi Prefecture Japan03-1987
Skills
- Curriculum design
- Lesson planning
- Classroom instruction
- Classroom management
- Classroom assessment
- Student assessment
- Learning assessments
- Formative assessments and Standards-based grading
- Performance assessments
- Differentiated instruction
- Innovative lesson planning
- Instructional methods
- Inquiry-based learning
- Educational technology
- Student progress monitoring
- Testing and grading
- Quizzes, tests, and exams
- Student needs assessment
- Group and individual instruction
- Group instruction
- Cooperative learning experience
- Classroom restocking
- Educational activities
- Visual aids utilization
- Feedback implementation
- Parent-teacher conference coordination
- Parent and student communication
- Parent communication
- Parent and teacher conferences
- Student rapport
- Student engagement
- Creative lesson plan development
- Reporting and documentation
- Data analysis
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Task prioritization
- Team leadership
- Instructional leadership
- Interpersonal communication
- Effective listening
- Flexible and adaptive
- Community involvement
- Program development
- Fundraising
- Blackboard software
- SMART board aptitude
- Standardized testing
- Standardized testing techniques
- Group learning mechanics
- Completed BTSA (beginning teacher support and assessment) program
- Learning strategies
- Verbal and written communication
- Classroom instruction
- Student evaluations
- Test proctoring
- Classroom restocking
- Visual aids utilization
- Student evaluations
- Standardized testing techniques
Timeline
teacher
orlando japanese school
03.2009 - 12.2020
Teacher
chinen elementary school
04.2006 - 07.2007
teacher
tomigusuku
04.2004 - 03.2006
Teacher
indiana japanese school
04.1999 - 03.2004
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting And Finance
Vocational Training School
Associate of Arts - Daycare Teaching
Nagoya Hoiku Vocational School
Associate of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
Nagoya Ziyu Gakuin Junior College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Nagoya Ziyu Gakuin Junior College