Brandi Housand
Conway
Summary
Dynamic Child Development Teacher with proven expertise in effective classroom management, differentiated instruction, and social-emotional learning. Committed to fostering positive learning environments that enhance student engagement and collaboration.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Development Teacher
Palmetto Bays Elementary
Myrtle Beach, SC
08.2020 - Current
- Created and implemented engaging lesson plans aimed at enhancing cognitive and social skills in children.
- Facilitated student engagement through relationship-building, promoting social skills and emotional well-being.
- Utilized observational assessments to identify individual developmental needs and tailor instruction accordingly
- Collaborated with parents to support children's educational journeys and address behavioral concerns
- Mentored junior teachers, sharing best practices for classroom management and instructional strategies
- Streamlined communication with parents via newsletters, emails, and face-to-face meetings to keep them informed about their child''s progress and upcoming events.
- Promoted social-emotional growth in children through hands-on experiences and play-based learning.
- Developed strong relationships with families to ensure consistent support for each child''s growth both at home and in the classroom.
- Enhanced student learning by implementing developmentally appropriate activities and materials in the classroom.
- Supported students' individual needs by creating tailored interventions and providing one-on-one assistance when necessary.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of teaching methods by analyzing student performance data, making adjustments as needed to improve overall results.
- Utilized assessment tools to track student progress and inform instructional practices for continuous improvement of teaching methods.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
First Grade Teacher
Homewood Elementary
Conway, SC
08.2016 - 10.2018
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment enhancing student participation.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student development.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
Kindergarten Teacher
Homewood Elementary
Conway, SC
08.2006 - 06.2016
- Developed engaging lesson plans that fostered a love for learning among young children.
- Implemented age-appropriate activities to enhance social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Established a positive classroom environment encouraging student participation and collaboration.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to support individual student needs and progress.
- Mentored new teachers in classroom management techniques and lesson delivery strategies.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC12-2005
Skills
- Effective classroom management
- Structured learning environment
- Positive reinforcement
- Social skills development
- Lesson planning
- Behavior management
- Effective parent communication
- Differentiated instruction
- Curriculum planning
- Social-emotional learning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Strong organizational abilities
Accomplishments
Teacher of the Year for Homewood Elementary 2017-2018
Certification
Read to Succeed Certification
EC LETRS Trained
Masters +30
Timeline
Child Development Teacher
Palmetto Bays Elementary
08.2020 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Homewood Elementary
08.2016 - 10.2018
Kindergarten Teacher
Homewood Elementary
08.2006 - 06.2016
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Coastal Carolina University