Kindergarten Teacher Grade
Resume:
Lacey Brotherton
I am ESOL and Reading Endorsed
Melbourne, FL 32904
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Dedicated Elementary School Teacher committed to providing students exceptional learning experiences for academic success and fostering social/emotional growth. Adept at creating a nurturing and encouraging classroom atmosphere that is student centered. Caring relationship builder with students, families, fellow teachers, and administrators. Enthusiastic about strengthening my craft through reading, training, and professional development. Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Special Education Teacher-lead teacher of the IND unit Stone Magnet Middle School - Melbourne, FL
December 2022 to Present
I am currently the lead teacher in the IND ESE self contained classroom. I have 23 students with varying exceptionalities. My class make-up consists of 9 7th graders and 14 8th graders. My duties include: teaching ELA, math, social studies/civics and science. I am responsible for writing their I. E. P.’s, progress reports, report cards and administrating the FSAA assessment individually to each student. Intensive Reading Teacher
Stone Magnet Middle schhol - Palm Bay, FL
July 2022 to December 2022
I was teaching ILA using the Read 180 curriculum. I had 6 periods that were a mix of 7th and 8th graders. In December, I agreed to move to the ESE IND position because I was the most qualified teacher to take over the lead teacher position.
Pre k VE
Dr. W J Creel - Melbourne, FL
August 2021 to June 2022
I was trained in PEER and wrote IEP’s for my twelve students. Formed close and caring relations with my students and parents. Worked closely with my team and IA’s to ensure our students were receiving the quality education that they deserved.
First Grade Teacher
DR. W.J. CREEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Melbourne, FL
June 2019 to August 2021
• Collaborated with administration, coaches, and team members to analyze data to help drive curriculum and to improve student's skills
• Collaborated weekly with team and coaches to create lesson plans based on the Florida State Standards
• Taught guided reading instruction in small groups to improve fluency, comprehension, and critical thinking skills
• Implemented Daily Five rotations
• Participated in Eureka math training and implemented it into my classroom
• Monitored the usage of I-ready and used data to drive instruction
• Incorporated formative and summative science assessments and used data to improve student's understanding of concepts being taught
• Developed and incorporated a monetary reward system in my classroom to maintain a classroom environment aimed at maximum learning efficiency and following our school and classroom expectations
• Prepared weekly newsletters to parents encouraging open communication with parents
• Routinely called parents/guardians regarding progress/and or behavior Kindergarten/Tk-1 Teacher
Dr WJ Creel Elementary School - Melbourne, FL
August 2011 to June 2019
• Implemented diverse instructional techniques to encourage and motivate students, including technology-based learning tools and tactile learning activities.
• Administered the Gesell test to recommended Kindergarten students and briefed Kindergarten teachers on the results.
• Participated in Kindergarten and TK-1 Information Meetings
• Collaborated with administration and Kindergarten team to meet all objectives.
• Created inclusive and welcoming learning environments, using diverse classroom management techniques to maintain order, organization, and student safety.
• Maintained adherence to the Florida State standards for Kindergarten and First grade to meet learning objectives.
• Identified unusual student behavior, academic challenges, and areas of strength to provide comprehensive progress reports for parents and guardians
• Created and implemented Centers and rotations that allowed small, guided reading groups First Grade Teacher
DR. W.J. CREEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Melbourne, FL
August 1999 to January 2003
• Maintained warm, nurturing classroom environment focused on learning and student support.
• Evaluated student accomplishments regularly and communicated with parents and guardians to report student progress, challenges, and behavioral patterns or concerns.
• Oversaw Young Authors conferences and selected students to attend.
• Participated in Quality Literature as a literature judge.
• Planned daily lessons activities and learning objectives to deliver developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Taught small group guided reading to help improve fluency, comprehension, writing and critical thinking skills
Kindergarten Teacher
DR. W.J. CREEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Palm Bay, FL
August 1999 to June 2000
• Collaborated with administration and Kindergarten team to build an engaging and academically successful program for a brand-new school.
• Implemented lesson plans focused on age and level-appropriate material such as centers and small guided reading groups
• Integrated technology into the curriculum through the development of lessons, utilizing the computer lab and computer literacy training.
• Informed parents of student progress, challenges, and suggestions for academic or behavioral needs.
• Earned positive verbal feedback from parents, co-workers and administration regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.
• Assessed student needs to develop and implement curriculum.
• Maintained classroom discipline by enforcing rules and modeling positive behaviors. Kindergarten Teacher
Dr WJ Creel Elementary School - Melbourne, FL
August 1989 to June 1998
• Created and enforced child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning
• Acted as Kindergarten Team Leader and collaborated with administration and Kindergarten team to meet all program objectives.
• Created inclusive and welcoming learning environments, using diverse classroom management techniques to maintain order, organization, and student safety.
• Assessed student needs to develop and implement curriculum.
• Informed parents of student progress, challenges, and suggestions for academic or behavioral needs
• Implemented centers and rotations that allowed time for small group instruction Education
Bachelor of Arts
University of Central Florida - Orlando, FL
June 1989
Associate of Arts
Brevard Community College - Melbourne, FL
May 1987
Skills
• Classroom management
• Lesson planning
• Intervention
• Technology integration
• Differentiated Instruction
• PASI/PSI training
• Focus Boards
• Small group reading instruction
• Student assessment
• Mental health training
• Student progress monitoring
• Phonics instruction
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis
• Math
• Teaching
• Research
• Organizational Skills
• Curriculum Development
• Writing Skills
• Special Education
• Tutoring
• Microsoft Excel
• Computer skills
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• English
• Mentoring
• Behavior management
• Autism experience
• Experience working with students
• Developmental disabilities experience
Certifications and Licenses
Teaching Certification
Assessments
Elementary school classroom management — Highly Proficient April 2021
Managing behavior in elementary school classrooms
Full results: Highly Proficient
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