Baron B. Brown
Teach For America / Bethune MS Metro Atlanta Corps
**** **. ***** ***** 404-***-**** Phone
Atlanta,GA 30329 ********************@*****.***
Education
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05/2011 Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences: Financial Planning
GPA 3.32
Awards: Deans List Spring 2008, Fall 2008, Spring 2009, SEC Honor Roll 2008-2010
Activities: Karate Club; Men s Track; Student Athlete Advisory Council, Student Financial Planning Association.
HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHER / LICENSED REAL ESTATE AGENT (2009)EXP ATLANTA, GEORGIA
GACE: Special Education General Curriculum Tests I and II and Content Areas (Passed)
Enrolled in state-approved Alternative Certification Program (August 2011)
Experience
BETHUNE MIDDLE SCHOOL DECATUR, GEORGIA
August 2011
Interrelated Teacher. Manage a caseload of approximately 8 students. Track student s progress throughout the
-Present
year and manage a classroom of 25-30 students. Individualize lessons for students with various learning disabilities
and emotional or behavioral disorders. Manage positive relationships with faculty, staff, students and their parents.
Work with a team of educators to create innovative platforms for delivering information to students. Manage a strict
schedule and tutor students before school. I serve as a role model, mentor, and advocate for all of my students
providing them with a sense of pride, respect, and love of learning.
TEACH FOR AMERICA ATLANTA, GEORGIA
October Corps member. Selected from approximately 47,000 applicants nationwide to join national teacher corps of
2010 outstanding leaders who commit two years to teach in under-resourced public schools. Participate in intensive
-present training program to develop the skills and knowledge needed to achieve significant gains in student achievement.
Teach in a summer school program run by Teach For America for students in Atlanta Public Schools under the
supervision of a faculty of experienced teachers. Engage in a full schedule of professional development activities,
including seminars, discussion groups, workshops, individual and group reflections, readings, and learning teams
specific to my teaching license area.
GEORGIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY ATLANTA, GEORGIA
1/2010 - Legislative Assistant to Representative Keith Heard. Managed a strict schedule for Representative Heard.
4-2010 Monitored all incoming emails. Answered the telephone to assist many constituents with their issues. Responded to
constituents via email. Attended committee, subcommittee meetings, and invitation only events in place of
Representative Heard.
EXPRESS LITHONIA/MARIETTA/KENNESAW, GEORGIA
Sales/Stock Associate. Assisted customers and made suggestions to increase store sales. Managed the stock
Spring
room to ensure that all merchandise was readily available to customers at all times. Processed shipment and
2011
maintained a clean working environment. Operated under very strict time constraints.
Summer VALUE ADDED ACCOUNTING SERVICES ATLANTA, GEORGIA
2010 Intern. Worked with an accountant to prepare financial statements, and conducted tax research on the updates to
IRS codes, deductions and credits. Performed clerical and administrative work to support accountant.
Community THE BARON BROWN LEGISLATIVE AIDE MINORITY AWARD ATHENS, GEORGIA
Alumni Donor. Provide an additional $250 award to a student who are accepted to the Legislative Aide Program
through The College of Family and Consumer Sciences at The University of Georgia. Gives additional support to
help offset cost of commuting and miscellaneous expenses for qualifying student.
BETHUNE MIDDLE SCHOOL MALE ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY DECATUR, GEORGIA
Fall
Sponsor. Sponsoring an after-school organization for the advancement of Bethune Middle Schools most promising
2011
young men. The purpose is to stress the academic achievement, community service, and being a well-rounded
citizen. Managed budget. Conducted parent conferences and organized meetings and activities for the young men.
Spring VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) ATHENS, GEORGIA
2009 Income Tax Preparer. Worked with low-income individuals and families to complete their taxes. Assisted
professors and Georgia Federal Credit Union employees with administering questionnaires and client intake.
7202 St. Clair Drive
Atlanta, GA 30329
404-***-**** Cell
********************@*****.***
To whom it may concern,
Please accept this email as a notice of interest for a position within your company. I have an extreme sense of
urgency and efficiency proven by completing my undergraduate degree in Financial Planning from The University of
Georgia in 3 years at the age of 20 and obtaining my Georgia Real Estate License at 19. While competing in track
and field as an SEC athlete I have learned how to conduct myself gracefully under extreme amounts of pressure. As a
college intern I was the assistant to Representative Keith Heard and assisted several committees during the 2011
Georgia General Assembly. Furthermore, I was selected out of 45,000 applicants nationally for the Teach For
America Program where I further developed many transferrable leadership skills as an educator in a low-income
setting. I would like to have the opportunity to use many of my transferrable skills that I ve gained from my varied
experiences to be a valued asset to your company as I grow more knowledgeable of the Real Estate industry as a
whole.
I offer a 3 year track record in leadership, customer service and sales, financial services, and administrative support.
You will benefit from my following key strengths:
Computer expertise, with proficiency in all MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and
Access).
Superior multitasking talents, with the ability to manage multiple high-priority assignments and develop
solutions to challenging problems.
A proven reputation, with a consistent history of exemplary performance reviews and recognition for
driving efficiency improvements to workflows and processes.
I am confident that if you hire me to join your company, I will be a high-quality asset to your team. You may
also call me at 404-***-**** or email me at ********************@*****.***. Thank you for your time, and have
a great day.
Sincerely,
Baron Brown
The University of Georgia
Teach For America 2011
Freedom Middle School
7th Grade Math and Science