Brooke Collawn

***** ******* *****, **** *****, VA 23059

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CERTIFICATION

Virginia Elementary Education Certificate

Endorsement in grades PK – 6

EDUCATION

Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, Lock Haven, PA, June 2001

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

Minor in Exceptional Education

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

6th Grade English Teacher, Moody Middle School, Richmond, VA; 2019 - Present

Elementary Teacher, Grade 4 & 5, Lakeside Elementary School, Richmond, VA; 2015 – 2019

Continuously taught, reflected, and modified skills by providing students with differentiated assignments, review, and assessments

Enhanced student academic and social growth by using varied teaching strategies and techniques; including whole group, small group, individual and teacher modeling to provide a solid academic foundation

Assessed student learning formally and informally using interactive achievement assessments

Incorporated technology into lessons with Promethean Board, Powerpoint, and Nearpod lessons

Worked collaboratively with the exceptional education teacher to successfully plan & teach our collab class

Instructional Assistant, Grade 2 & 3, Trevvett Elementary School, Richmond, VA; Spring 2015

Collaborated regularly with general education teacher about lesson adaptations and accommodations for students

Worked one on one with 2nd and 3rd grade students that had a variety of special needs

Assisted students during regular class time in order to ensure their understanding of the daily lesson

Assessed student learning using AIMSWEB in math and reading

Exceptional Education Teacher, Grades 6, 7 & 8, Byrd Middle School, Richmond, VA; 2001 – 2005

Developed, wrote and lead IEP meetings with parents and other professionals

Created individual behavior plans with appropriate rewards and consequences

Coordinated 18 students’ schedules to ensure most participation in general education setting as possible

Worked collaboratively with the general education teacher to plan and implement lessons in 6th,7th and 8th grade English classes

Skills and Interests

Tutor in the All Stars SOL Success after school tutoring program for the 3 years

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point, Schoology and Google Drive programs

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