Brittany Shand

• Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards for first graders.
• Created a positive classroom environment fostering collaboration and respect among students.
• Implemented effective teaching strategies to enhance student comprehension and retention.
• Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and tailored instructional methods.
• Organized classroom activities promoting social skills and emotional development in young learners.
• Communicated regularly with parents regarding student performance and classroom updates.
• Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that integrate various subjects.
• Facilitated small group instruction addressing individual learning needs of students.
• Maintained safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
• Engaged families from diverse cultural backgrounds in meaningful dialogue about their children's educational experience.
• Attended professional development workshops related to best practices in teaching pedagogy or instructional strategies.
• Assessed student performance through formal testing and informal observation.
• Employed online learning management systems and other diverse instructional resources to offer students remote assistance with assignments.
• Provided positive feedback with emphasis on learning from mistakes to establish solid foundation for progress.
• Monitored student behavior and implemented interventions when necessary.

Cultivated a safe, empowering learning environment in fifth grade through collaboration with co-teacher.

Led reading and social studies instruction for diverse learners, including six students with IEPs.

• Designed social-emotional strategies to promote inclusive educational settings.
• Analyzed student data to determine tier 2 and tier 3 intervention requirements.
• Communicated weekly with parents via email and phone regarding student progress updates.
• Piloted new fifth grade social studies curriculum to increase student engagement.
• Supported academic and behavioral needs of 15 K-5 students as Inclusion Facilitator.
• Facilitated goal-driven IEP meetings while providing instructional support across all grade levels.