Brenda Pell

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Aumsville,OR *****

ac2boj@r.postjobfree.com

503-***-****

Objective: To nurture students to ensure he/she reaches his/her highest potential.

Work Experience:

Monmouth Hardware May 2012-present

401 Main St. E, Monmouth, Oregon 97361

Store Manager, clerk, order, designs windows, communicates with diverse groups of people. Provides high level of customer service, interacts with customers and staff in a positive and friendly manner. Handles conflicts and responds to problems and customer concerns.

English Language and Cultural Institute (ELCI) June 2013-present

300 Stadium Dr. N

Monmouth, OR 97361

Work with international students from a variety of countries; planning, teaching, implementing ideas so that students are proficient in English allowing them to attend American high School or college. In addition, teaching English and planning field trips for groups of students that come for short term for English emersion.

Middle School Teacher (Structured Learning Program: Grades fourth through eighth) (2010-2011) North Santiam School District, Stayton OR

Scheduled, instructed, planned, directed assistants, designed and delivered appropriate curriculum for each student, worked with in multi-level classroom of 17 students with autism and emotional disturbance, and other special needs. Wrote and implemented individual education, and behavior plans, developed transitional plans for student, provided educational information and feedback to administration and other staff.

Head Start teacher: (2009-2010)

Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency, Salem OR

Lead teacher, planned and delivered lessons, using approved curriculum. Models, positive and respectful behavior, with children, families, staff, uses Positive Behavior Support (PBS). Maintained accurate documentation for each student, worked closely with co-teacher.

Primary Special Education Teacher (Structured Learning Program: Kindergarten, First and Second grade) (2007-2008)

Cascade School District 5, Aumsville Elementary, Aumsville OR

Coordinated, scheduled, assessed, and taught, students with special needs, including Autism, ADHD, Emotional Disturbance, and Learning Disabilities. Wrote and implemented individual education plans. Managed a staff and coordinate with regular teachers.

Elementary Special Education Teacher (Structured Learning Center Teacher: second grade thru sixth grade) (2005-2007)

North Wasco County School District 21, Chenowith Elementary. The Dalles, OR

Facilitate student growth, teach, plan and implement individual plans for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Emotional Disturbance, Specific Learning Disabilities and Attention Deficit Disorder. Create effective schedules and curriculum, behavioral programs, assess, keep records, and manage caseloads, supervise assistant teachers.

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher/Coordinator (2003-2005)

Region 9 ESD, The Dalles, OR.

Lead teacher with Head Start teacher, coordinate and modify curricula, supervise assistants, communicate with parents, staff and community programs, meet department of education standards.

Substitute and temporary teacher (1996-2003)

Wasco County School District 12, The Dalles, OR

Teach at risk students, plan and implement programs, classroom management, and creativity.

First Grade Teacher (1993-1996)

St, Johns Elementary School, Ennis TX

Plan and teach students, including assessment and meeting state standards, including classroom management and keeping interest with songs and games.

Primary Teacher (1992-1993)

Minerals Wells Independent School District, Mineral Well, TX.

Plan and teach students, including assessment and meeting state standards, including classroom management and keeping interest with songs and games.

Kindergarten Teacher/ Pre-school Director (1979-1981)

Children’s Corner, Junction City OR.

Administered pre-school program with three teachers and reviewed performance with board.

Designed curriculum, served as liaison between private pre-schools and public education.

Education: 2008 Master of Science, Special Education, Portland State University

1979 Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, University of Oregon

1979 Bachelor of Science, Bible/Christian Ed., Northwest Christian College

1982 Education Through Music; Teaching students by using music in a variety of areas education.

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