BRANDOLYN E CRAWFORD
Email: ********@********.***
Address:
City: Melissa
State: TX
Zip: 75454
Country: USA
Phone: 469-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
Dedicated, resourceful, and goal-driven professional with a solid commitment to the growth and development of every student, both academically and emotionally through the creation of a positive environment for both students and fellow staff members. Highly energetic Elementary School Teacher with over six years experience devising curriculum and instruction and integrating modern instructional techniques.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from University of Texas, Dallas TX 1/2001 to 8/2006 (Interdisciplinary Studies Elementary Education/E)
Job History / Details:
Professional Summary
Dedicated, resourceful, and goal-driven professional with a solid commitment to the growth and development of every student, both academically and emotionally through the creation of a positive environment for both students and fellow staff members. Highly energetic Elementary School Teacher with over six years experience devising curriculum and instruction and integrating modern instructional techniques.
Core Qualifications
Texas Teaching Certificate with Early Childhood Education endorsement
Standardized testing techniques
Schedule management
Deadline-oriented
Excellent reading comprehension
Clear public speaking skills
Positive atmosphere promotion
Behavioral/cognitive skills development
Compassionate
Flexible and adaptive
Calm under pressure
Curriculum development
Innovative lesson planning
Learning style assessment
Excellent classroom management
Teaching, tutoring and counseling
Experience working special needs students
Effectively work with parents
Motivating students
Interactive teaching/learning
Character building activities
Medical terminology
Proofreading/editing
CPR certification
Performance assessments
Spreadsheet development
Report analysis
Microsoft Office
Experience
June 2008 to Current
Allen ISD/Evans Elem Allen, Texas
Fourth Grade Teacher
972/747-3373.
Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Mentored and counseled students with adjustment and academic problems.
Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.
Contributed ideas at staff meetings each month.
Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning.
Implemented remedial programs for students requiring extra assistance.
Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
Accepted coaching from fellow teachers and administrators and immediately incorporated feedback.
Worked outside normal hours to be available to answer parent and student questions.
Taught students in various stages of cognitive, linguistic, social and emotional development.
Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress.
Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of course materials.
Performed student background reviews to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among a class of 22 students.
Coordinated after school tutoring hours with other teachers to help students in need of extra attention.
Received high remarks for the creativity of classroom lesson plans and instructional techniques from students, parents and faculty.
Created and enforced child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
Combined discipline plan with effective measures and various lesson plans to increase concentration, participation, and progress student accountability.
Earned positive verbal/written feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.
January 2012 to Current
Security Lending, LTD Dallas, TX
Loan Analyst Assistant
Created and generated reports in Excel.
Completed tasks as delegated by Management.
Researched beneficial investment opportunities.
Participated in ongoing enhancement/training of team members.
Analyzed financial information.
Maintained confidentiality of records and client information.
Worked independently/Highly motivated and responsible.
April 2011 to September 2011
Texas Family Fitness Frisco, TX
Certified Personal Trainer
Certification - AMFPT
CPR/AED Certification (March, 2011)
Contributed to an increase in sales for the personal training department.
Taught clients how to modify exercises appropriately to avoid injury.
Assisted older adults with weight training programs by setting up equipment and providing detailed instructions.
Contributed to the operation of a clean, friendly and well maintained health club.
Recorded training sessions and maintained package rates for each client.
Guided clients in safe exercise, taking into account individualized physical limitations.
Carefully evaluated member needs and assisted them in achieving personal fitness goals.
Demonstrated and explained fitness program benefits to members, resulting in an increase in member participation.
Arrived on time, prepared and attentive for every training appointment.
Participated in club promotions to recruit new members and increase club sales.
Re-racked weights to maintain a neat, organized and clean club.
Led clients and groups of all ages through personal workouts and skill development training.
Counseled clients on proper nutrition and exercise habits.
June 2007 to April 2008
Blue Ridge Elementary Blue Ridge, Texas
Third Grade Teacher
972/752-5857.
Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Mentored and counseled students with adjustment and academic problems.
Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.
Contributed ideas at staff meetings each month.
Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning.
Implemented remedial programs for students requiring extra assistance.
Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
Accepted coaching from fellow teachers and administrators and immediately incorporated feedback.
Worked outside normal hours to be available to answer parent and student questions.
Taught students in various stages of cognitive, linguistic, social and emotional development.
Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress.
Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of course materials.
Performed student background reviews to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among a class of 22 students.
Coordinated after school tutoring hours with other teachers to help students in need of extra attention.
Received high remarks for the creativity of classroom lesson plans and instructional techniques from students, parents and faculty.
Created and enforced child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
Combined discipline plan with effective measures and various lesson plans to increase concentration, participation, and progress student accountability.
Earned positive verbal/written feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.
October 2003 to January 2005
Allen ISD-Allen High School Allen, TX
Registrar Clerk
Maintained thorough records for student transcripts.
Maintained electronic and paper files.
Maintained the front desk and reception area in a neat and organized fashion.
Made copies, sent faxes and handled all incoming and outgoing correspondence.
Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents.
Properly routed school records through the appropriate process.
Received and screened a high volume of internal and external communications, including email and mail.
Received and distributed faxes and mail in a timely manner.
Education
August, 2006 University of Texas Dallas, TX
BA Interdisciplinary Studies Elementary Education/E
Strong emphasis in Elementary Education/Early Childhood and Psychology
Cumulative GPA is 3.668
References
Jean Anderson
Allen, Texas
Work phone: 972/747-3373
Home phone: 972/306-6035
Darla Ryan
Allen, Texas
Work Phone: 972/747-3373
Home Phone: 940/631-2935
Kim Richardson
Allen, Texas
Work Phone: 972/747-3373
Home Phone: 469/644-0965