Stefanie Brenna
Teacher
Waddell,AZ
Summary
Accomplished educator with Dysart Unified School District, adept in fostering student engagement and enhancing academic performance through innovative curriculum implementation. Excelled in mentoring new teachers, significantly improving teaching effectiveness. Skilled in classroom management and parent-teacher communication, contributing to a supportive learning environment. Demonstrated expertise in utilizing interactive learning technologies and data-driven instruction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher
Dysart Unified School District
Surprise, Arizona
10.2011 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior for 26 students to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions, small group sessions and differentiated instruction.
- Accommodated assignments in all academic subjects for 6 out of 26 students with exceptional needs.
- Coordinated with language specialists to support English Language Learners, fostering more inclusive classroom.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Developed and executed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
Mentor Teacher
Dysart Unified School District
Surprise, AZ
08.2015 - 05.2018
- Mentored 6 new teachers, providing guidance on instructional strategies and classroom management techniques for successful outcomes.
- Facilitated collaborative teaching atmosphere, encouraging peer observation and feedback among staff.
- Developed and implemented mentoring program for new teachers, improving their classroom management skills and teaching effectiveness.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Provided training, strategies, and tools to support new teachers with successful instruction.
- Delivered tiered levels of support to meet the needs of new teachers.
- Establish open lines of communication.
- Support the mentee as an advocate and professional confidant.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 08.1999 - 05.2001
Skills
Student engagement
Classroom instruction
Curriculum implementation
Group instruction
Small group instruction
Motivating students
Classroom management
Lesson planning
Behavior management
Parent-teacher communication
Accomplishments
- Highly Effective Rating for the past 3 consecutive years by the State of Arizona
Timeline
Mentor Teacher
Dysart Unified School District
08.2015 - 05.2018
Teacher
Dysart Unified School District
10.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Arizona State University
08.1999 - 05.2001
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