- Gardening
- Experimenting with different creative mediums, like watercolor, acrylic, and clay
- Digital Scrapbooking
- Planning and documenting travel experiences
- Fitness activities such as paddling, yoga and hiking
- Reading
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
Gretchen Ann Brown
Frankford,ON
Summary
Professional educator prepared for the role of supply teacher with strong background in fostering individual student growth while managing varying classroom dynamics. Skilled in lesson plan development, classroom management and engaging diverse populations of students.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Programming Services
Quinte West Public Library
01.2021 - Current
- Planned, developed and facilitated programs for adults and children focusing on creative expression, literacy, STEAM, culinary, coding and more in a public library setting
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment, collaboratively with a team
Home School Educator
Homeschooling
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Provided my children with a full curriculum at home combining the Ontario School Curriculum with their interests focused on engaging critical thinking and inquiry based learning
Ambassador
Barefoot Books
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Served as a local representative for Barefoot Books specializing in diverse and inclusive books and educational games
- Provided excellent customer service by developing relationships with customers by attending vendor shows, provided literacy programming to local child care facilities and ran book fairs at daycare and Early ON programs
- Built relationships with customers through local vendor shows, daycare and Early ON centre visits, as well as onsite literacy programming
Grade 2 Classroom Teacher
Raffles International School
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Worked on a teaching team creating lessons for grade 2 students specializing in the Cambridge Primary Curriculum to children from a variety of cultural backgrounds
- Implemented differentiated, personalized learning plans, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication and involvement in their child's learning
- Supervised children after the school day in a variety of extra-curricular activities including Eco Club and Math Club
Emergency Supply Teacher/ Grade 2 Literacy Volunteer
Prince Charles School
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Collaborated with the classroom teacher to prepare literacy activities to meet the needs of all learners
- Independently read with children who were below grade level
- Helped facilitate literacy centers
- Assisted the classroom teacher with children who had IEP's as an emergency educational assistant
- Able to report to the school promptly in case of an absent teacher
Educational Assistant/ Supply Teaching Staff
First Adventure Child Development Centre
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Provided enhanced support for a child who had a physical limitation due to an injury
- Prepared stimulating activities and provided routine for a child with autism
- Focused on providing creative experiences for students that developed gross motor, fine motor, physical and communication skills
- Monitored mealtime to ensure students were making healthy food choices
- Prepared evaluation reports focusing on developmental achievements and goals
Kindergarten Supervisor/ K-4 Teacher/ Research and Development Team Member
Kangnam Poly Returnee Education Institute
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Supervised the kindergarten teaching team by organizing weekly meetings, providing curriculum guidance and designed yearly pacing chart to align with curriculum standards
- Facilitated grade level events by creating itineraries for events and being the Master of Ceremony
- Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of Honor Students, Gifted Students, and below level students
- Consistently received high quality monthly evaluations
- Designed innovative drama program consisting of reader's theater activities with theme based art projects, song and dance, and writing activities
- Assisted in the creation of classroom management training video
Grades K-4 Teacher
Canada International School
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Maintained community through daily circle time and sharing
- Designed ESL lessons and adapted them to allow for cultural differences
- Prepared elementary students for TOEIC Bridge Test
- Created meaningful assessments to meet Korean educational guidelines
- Communicated with parents through monthly academic reports and quarterly parent teacher conferences
- Directed and wrote Kindergarten Graduation play
- Organized events for Annual Field Day and special holiday celebrations
Grades 4-8 Teacher
Bridgeton Public Schools; Cherry Street School, Bridgeton Middle School
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Experience using Everyday Math, Connected Math, Success for All, and McGraw Hill Reading
- Implemented guided reading in the literacy program
- Promoted environmental awareness by implementing MARE program
- Exceeded district minimum of 100 hours of professional development
- Moderated Rowan University Education Practicum students and after school programs
- District Delegate for NEA National Convention
- Assisted with organizing holiday food and clothing drives for 50+ families
- Voluntarily mentored students
Education
No Degree - Literacy in the Classroom, Educational Psychology; Leadership and Organization; Educational Policy
The University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education with a Minor in English Literature
The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ01.2001
International Exchange - English Literature
The University of Birmingham
Birmingham, UK06.2000
Skills
- Software: Work Flows, Microsoft Office, Google Suites
- Book Creator, Canva Visual Suite, Social Media Platforms; Instagram, Facebook
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organization and time management
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Detail Oriented
- Flexible and adaptable
Certification
- Primary, Junior, Special Education Part 1 Qualifications, Ontario College of Teachers, 603997, 05/01/11
- Elementary School Nursery- Grade 8 Teacher Certificate, State of New Jersey, Standard Certificate, 05/01/02
Professional Development
- Book Creator Digital Books, 01/01/24
- Yogapalooza, 01/01/24
- Fiero Coding, 01/01/24
- Supporting Homeless Patrons, 01/01/22
- How Growth Mindset can lead to Student Success, 01/01/19
- Cambridge Primary, 01/01/12
- Explicitly Teaching Writing, 01/01/12
- Autism around the World Conference, 01/01/11
Interests
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Programming Services
Quinte West Public Library
01.2021 - Current
Home School Educator
Homeschooling
01.2020 - 01.2021
Ambassador
Barefoot Books
01.2015 - 01.2019
Grade 2 Classroom Teacher
Raffles International School
01.2011 - 01.2013
Emergency Supply Teacher/ Grade 2 Literacy Volunteer
Prince Charles School
01.2010 - 01.2011
Educational Assistant/ Supply Teaching Staff
First Adventure Child Development Centre
01.2010 - 01.2011
Kindergarten Supervisor/ K-4 Teacher/ Research and Development Team Member
Kangnam Poly Returnee Education Institute
01.2008 - 01.2010
Grades K-4 Teacher
Canada International School
01.2005 - 01.2008
Grades 4-8 Teacher
Bridgeton Public Schools; Cherry Street School, Bridgeton Middle School
01.2001 - 01.2005
No Degree - Literacy in the Classroom, Educational Psychology; Leadership and Organization; Educational Policy
The University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education with a Minor in English Literature
The College of New Jersey
International Exchange - English Literature
The University of Birmingham
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