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VITA
V. Michelle Brown
Norfolk VA 23510
Cell Phone: 405-***-****
Local Phone: 757-***-****
Email: **************@*****.***
EDUCATION
Master of Education, early childhood emphasis
Old Dominion University, Norfolk VA, 1998
Bachelor of Arts, psychology major
Virginia Wesleyan College, Norfolk VA, 1992
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Interim Director, Institute of Child Development: August 2009- January 2010
College of Education, University of Oklahoma, Norman OK
Responsible for managing daily administrative duties of the laboratory preschool program, including enrollment, billing, purchasing, licensing criteria, and building maintenance. Supervise and mentor teaching staff. Supervise and facilitate learning for student interns and undergraduate students; monitor and assess learning for adult students. Provide a developmentally appropriate preschool program for approximately 52 children. Teach one class of twenty three- and four-year old children; teach one class of fifteen two- and three-year old children. Teach undergraduate course.
Instructor, Institute of Child Development: August 2000- August 2009; January 2010-May 2010
College of Education, University of Oklahoma, Norman OK
Responsible for supervising, mentoring, and facilitating learning for student interns and undergraduate students in a laboratory setting; monitored and assessed progress toward laboratory goals. Worked with director to provide a developmentally appropriate preschool experience for all children enrolled; taught two preschool classes each semester. Taught undergraduate classes as needed. Organized parent meetings and functions. Assisted with purchasing and building maintenance as needed. Organized and implemented multiple service learning projects. Taught summer school program for early childhood practicum students and sixteen preschoolers.
First Grade Teacher, Roberts Park Elementary School: August 1999-June 2000
Norfolk Public Schools, Norfolk VA
Responsible for teaching a class of eighteen at-risk children. Planned and implemented curriculum according to Norfolk Public School standards; taught Virginia Standards of Learning in all subjects; assessed and monitored children’s learning; built and maintained parental relationships and support.
Lead Teacher, Early Discoveries: January 1999-June 1999
Shelton Park site, Virginia Beach VA
Worked in conjunction with Virginia Beach City Public Schools to provide a developmentally appropriate prekindergarten program for at-risk children. Responsible for all aspects of teaching including lesson planning and implementation, classroom management and setup, regular evaluation of students’ progress, and parent contact and involvement.
Curriculum and Training Specialist, YMCA: 1998-1999
Mount Trashmore site, Virginia Beach VA
Assisted teaching staff in implementing YMCA Preschool Curriculum; trained new staff; reviewed lesson plans; assisted in creating a positive team atmosphere; supervised in director’s absence.
Co-Owner, Young Futures: 1995-1997
Virginia Beach VA
Designed and implemented workshops for childcare centers, addressing issues such as behavior and classroom management, positive discipline, self-esteem, stress management, and parent/teacher communication. Presentation sites included Eastern Virginia Medical School, Virginia Beach Adult Education Center, and local and statewide childcare facilities.
Lead Teacher, YMCA: 1993-1998
Mount Trashmore site, Virginia Beach VA
Planned and implemented curriculum; facilitated children’s learning through developmentally appropriate activities; organized and supervised special events.
TEACHING
Instructor, University of Oklahoma, Norman OK: 2000-present
Undergraduate Courses:
Mentoring II- 5 semesters
Mentoring I- 4 semesters
Fundamentals of Instruction II- 2 semesters
Fundamentals of Instruction I- 1 semester
Creative Expression in the Early Childhood Classroom- 4 semesters
Contemporary Parenting- 2 semesters
Early Childhood Development- 1 semester
University Supervisor for student interns- 2 semesters
12 interns supervised
PRESENTATIONS
National
Brown, M., Dunn, L., & Monroe, L. (2002, November). Portfolios: more than pictures. Presented for NAEYC, New York NY.
State
Brown, M. (2002, March) Environmental Print. Presented for Oklahoma Child Care Association Annual Conference, Oklahoma City OK.
Brown, M. (2002, March) Tools for Transitions. Presented for Oklahoma Child Care Association Annual Conference, Oklahoma City OK.
Brown, M. (2004, December) Diversity in Early Childhood Education. Presented for the Department of Human Services, Norman OK.
Local
Brown, M. (2002, October) Developmentally Appropriate Literacy Education. Presented for Our Children’s World, Norman OK.
Brown, M. (2003, June) Picking the Right Preschool. Presented for Metro Mom’s Club, Norman, OK.
Brown, M. & Joseph, F. (2003, July). Stress and Families. Presented for Epworth Day School, Norfolk VA.
Brown, M. (2003, October) Guiding Behavior. Presented for Our Children’s World, Norman OK.
Brown, M. (2003, November) Developmentally Appropriate Group Times. Presented for Our Children’s World, Norman OK.
Brown, M. (2004, January) Working with the Parents in Your Program. Presented for Our Children’s World, Norman OK.
Brown, M. (2007, October) Inclusion that Works! Presented for Project ROAR, Hugo OK.
Brown, M. (2007, October) DAP for Three Year Olds. Presented for Project ROAR, Hugo OK.
Brown, M. (2009, February) Developmentally Appropriate Group Times. Presented for Success by Six Annual Conference, Norman OK.
University
Brown, M. (2003, January) Infant-Toddler Environmental Rating Scale Training. Presented for ECCO.
Brown, M. (2003, June) Parental Involvement in Youth Sports. Presented for Coach Sampson’s basketball camp.
SERVICE
State
Registration Chair, Early Childhood Association of Oklahoma Fall Conference, 2002
Local
Secretary, Project Outreach: 2004-2007
Contributor, Healthy Kid’s Day: Spring 2006
Event Organizer, Jefferson Elementary Family University: Spring 2008
Service Learning Project, Food and Shelter for Friends: Fall 2003
Service Learning Project, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society: Spring 2005
Service Learning Project, Little River Zoo: Spring 2006
Service Learning Project, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: Spring 2008
Service Learning Project, Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma: Spring 2009
University
Residency year teacher committee member for the following districts: Ardmore, Blanchard, Moore, Noble, Norman, Oklahoma City: 2004-present
Department
Early childhood certification committee
Portfolio committee
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Southern Early Childhood Association
Early Childhood Association of Oklahoma
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