Brenda Bohlinger
PO BX ****, Lakeland, FL *****-*139
***********@*******.***
EXPERIENCE
Jesse Keen Elementary School 2008 - present
Physical Education Teacher
. Coordinate, instruct, and supervise physical activities for up to 70
students per class with one other staff.
. Created a positive behavioral system for children and decreased the
amount of aggressive behaviors by 95% and increased participation by 100%
overall.
Lakeland Senior High School 2004 - 2008
Lead ESE Teacher
. Taught 12-18 high school ESE students with severe behavioral and
academic issues in all subject areas (Math, Physical Education, Reading,
Health, Social Skills, etc.) in a self-contained classroom
. Created and implemented daily lesson plans and post on internet for
parents, students, and administration to observe
. Wrote annual IEPs on all students
. Created functional behavioral assessments and behavior improvement
plans and implement them on each student
. Trained para professionals and colleagues behavioral analysis
components; decreased adverse behaviors by 90% and increased time on task
by 87% collectively.
. Maintained daily and weekly documentation on student's behavior and
progress.
After School Tutoring 2008 - 2009
Lead Tutor
. Responsible for time cards, progress notes, snack and attendance
sheets, etc.
. Tutor Reading and Math for K-5th grade. I have a 23-60% increase
(ESE included) in every student's reading/math score within 20 hours of
instruction.
Bright Ideas Tutoring, Coaching, and Counseling (Private business) 2002 -
2004
Owner
. Taught FCAT skills to students 1-9th grade
. Assisted students with homework and enhanced learning with
supplemental activities
. Individual and family counseling
. Individual coaching for youth in basketball, flag football, and
soccer
Eckerd Youth Alternatives 2001
Program Specialist
. Provided group, individual, and family counseling, and case
management directly to 10 male delinquent youth in a maximum
correctional/rehabilitation setting, under Florida Department of
Corrections
. Conducted, supervised, and coordinated youth program plans,
psychosocials, and other assessments according to the youth treatment
program
. Supervised subordinates in their conduct of group work and ensured
they were implementing the youth's program plans
. Assisted as a substitute teacher for Physical Education class for 10
youth in a self-contained setting
SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS: CPR, First Aid, AED, CNA, 5 Certifications in
Teaching, 90 hours of Master-level Behavior Analysis courses with 6 month
intern, and Flight Training- teacher training classes to coach/mentor
beginning teachers.
EDUCATION
1997 A.A.S. Degree in Sociology. UW-Waukesha; Waukesha, Wisconsin
2000 B.S. Degree in Human Services; Minor in Social Work. 3.53 GPA.
Upper Iowa University; Madison, Wisconsin
2004 Completed Education credits at Florida Southern College in
Lakeland, Florida; 4.0 GPA. Completed all tests required to
become a permanent teacher along with 5 certifications in: K-12th
grade Physical Education, Reading, ESE, ESOL, and Middle Grades
Integrated Curriculum
2012 Masters in Ed. Leadership. Stetson University; Celebration, FL
GPA 3.2 Complete in May 2014