Adjunct Instructor Middle School
Resume:
Vanessa L. Brown
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Dynamic educator who utilizes creativity, leadership, and teamwork to educate children from various backgrounds. Effective communicator with the skills and knowledge required to create a positive learning environment as well as an effective school/home partnership with parents and the community.
Education
BS, Elementary Education, South Carolina State University
Masters of Education, National Louis University
Ed.S, Teacher Leadership, National Louis University
K-12 Administration Doctoral Program, Bethel University, ABD
Ph.D, Christian Leadership and Business, CoreKingdom Christian University
Professional Experience
Educator / 3rd Grade - H.B. Rhame Elementary School, Columbia, South Carolina (1994-1997)
Developed and implemented daily/unit lesson plans for 3rd-grade class, administered testing, tracked and analyzed student performance.
Conducted group and one-on-one math, reading, and writing activities.
Developed excellent rapport with students and colleagues.
Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning while promoting excellent student engagement.
Conducted regular parent conferences.
Tutored and mentored 3rd - 5th-grade students in an after-school academic achievement program.
Educator / 4th, 5th, and 6th grades – Brittan Elementary School, (DDESS) Fort Stewart, Georgia (1997-1999)
Developed and implemented daily and unit lesson plans for 4th, 5th, and 6th grade. Administered testing, tracked and analyzed class performance.
Conducted group and one-on-one math, reading, and writing activities.
Developed excellent rapport with students and colleagues.
Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning while promoting excellent student engagement.
Conducted regular parent conferences.
Conducted a mentorship after-school program for 6th-grade girls.
Educator / 6th grade – Mannheim Middle School, DoDDS Europe (1999-2000)
Designed and taught lessons in reading and English curricula in 6th grade classroom.
Created and implemented interdisciplinary literature studies.
Participated in faculty and parent conferences.
Educator / 4th grade – Mannheim Elementary School, DoDDS Europe (2000-2006)
Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning while promoting excellent student/teacher interaction.
Implemented best practices for team teaching.
Administered tests, tracked and analyzed class performance.
Developed and implemented English language arts daily and unit lesson plans for 4th-grade class.
Collaborated with team teacher for math education.
Conducted group / individual language, reading, and writing activities.
Conducted student directed conferences.
Developed excellent rapport with students and parents through monthly newsletters.
Designated Team Leader for 4th grade.
Created and implemented school programs that supported the institution’s DoDEA vision.
Tutored and mentored middle school girls in an after-school program sponsored by the Girl Scout Corporation.
Educator / 4th grade – Hainerberg Elementary School, DoDDS Europe (2006-2014)
Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning while promoting excellent student/teacher interaction.
Implemented best practices for team teaching.
Administered tests, tracked and analyzed class performance.
Developed and implemented English language arts daily and unit lesson plans for 4th grade.
Conducted group / individual language, reading, and writing activities.
Conducted student directed conferences.
Developed excellent rapport with students and parents through monthly newsletters.
Designated Team Leader for 4th grade / Leadership Committee Chair for Professional Development.
Created and implemented school programs that supported the institution’s DoDEA vision and school/home partnership.
Participated as a teacher representative for the Teacher Assistance Team (TAT) supporting teachers to deal with at-risk students.
Tutored and mentored middle school girls in an after-school program.
Lead teacher for summer enrichment program (summer 2009 & summer 2010).
Educator / 2nd/3rd grade – Sembach Elementary School, DoDDS Europe (2014-Present)
Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning while promoting excellent student/teacher interaction by implementing a best practice of team teaching.
Developed and implemented a “Music and Movement” initiative for the school.
Created and implemented schools’ programs for Constitution Day and Black History Month.
Looping with 2nd and 3rd-grade students.
Accomplishments
Spearheaded a step team club for Wiesbaden Middle School girls that traveled throughout the military community, performing for a variety of programs (2006-2010).
Invited to dance for the Wiesbaden Community Black History Month program that hosted Reverend Jesse Jackson (February 2010).
Developed and coordinated an after-school dance program for teachers to encourage physical fitness (2011-Present).
Adjunct instructor for Central Texas College, teaching Early Childhood courses (2013-2016),
Selected and participated in the AdvancEd visit to the Kaiserslautern District (2013).
Nominated for DoDDs Teacher of the Year (2015-2016).
Completion of Professional Learning Communities: Learning By Doing that was offered by the district beginning September 21- March 28.
Grade Level Chair/Teacher Leadership Team for Sembach ES (August 2014-present)
Served as the teacher representative for SAC (August 2017-May 2019)
Co-chairperson for the School Advisory Board (SAB) for the Europe East District (August 2018- May 2019)
Acting principal under the supervision of my building supervisor Mrs. Tiffney Weddle (August 2014-2018)
Mentor and supervised a student teacher (January 2019-April 2019)
Certified Master Life Coach- Empowerment of Women (June 2022- present)
Certified National Trainer of Teachers (CTE) Center for Teacher Effectiveness
Activities / Interests
Member of Phi Delta Kappa educational organization.
Member of Black Greek Letter Organization, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated (1996-Present). Currently serving as Vice President, Germany Alumni Chapter.
Head Cheerleading Coach Wiesbaden High School (2012- 2013).
Dance Minister for Shammah International Worship and Training Center.
Directed and instructed praise dance ministries throughout Germany/Europe.
Professional Gospel Music Singer throughout Germany.
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