BROOKE PERHNE
PROFILE
Caring and friendly teacher’s assistant with over 10 years experience
interacting with elementary students. Lifetime of experience overcoming adversity. Proficient in American Sign Language, Signed Exact English and adapting teaching environments for special needs students. Regular interaction with Deaf adults and children, as well as special needs adults and children.
EXPERIENCE
WELLMONT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER-JULY 22–PRESENT
Tennessee licensed and trained in the classroom, helping with the kids and assisting the lead teacher with activities.
AWANA Assistant, Gravelly Baptist Church—2008-Present Assisted teachers in planning and implementing lessons, and interacted with the children.
Baker and salesperson, Jubilee Farm Bakery — 2005-Present Developed new recipes and techniques for creating creative and delicious baked goods; monitored baking time and temperature to ensure products met quality standards; provided friendly and reliable customer service. VOLUNTEER WORK
Meals on Wheels, Kingsport, TN — 2005-Present
Responsibilities including packing meals, adhering to delivery schedules, and providing social interaction and wellness checks. EDUCATION
Carolina University, Winston-Salem, NC — Bachelor of Science in Deaf Studies with a Concentration in Advocacy and Social Services-2024 Internship with Sullivan County Schools, Special Education—January 8- March 4, 2024
Provide one-on-one support to students needing additional help. Monitored and provided feedback on student performance. Assisted in Individualized Education Plan and 504 Plan.
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1100 Fleming Road
Gate City, VA
24251
SKILLS
American Sign Language, Computer literacy, classroom management, adaptability, regularly interact with the Deaf population, business skills. ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
Dean’s list, Carolina University
SUMMARY
Having cerebral palsy, I received early intervention which helped me overcome many difficulties, enabling me to walk and speak. My goal is to intervene on behalf others having disabilities, giving them hope for the future.
************@*****.***
1100 Fleming Road
Gate City, VA
24251