KIRSTIN G BROWN

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SUMMARY

I am a dedicated and creative educator with over ten years of experience. I am passionate
about creating innovative lessons that educate all learners about world cultures while
incorporating technology. I strive to develop a motivating learning environment where
students are always engaged and challenged. My goal is to ensure that all students succeed.

EDUCATION

Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA

Anticipated Master of Science in Learning Technologies
Anticipated Completion: September 2016
Overall GPA: 4.0/4.0
Penn State University, Berks Campus, Reading, PA
Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Kindergarten Education
May 2010
Overall GPA: 3.95/4.0
Deans List: 4 years
Outstanding Student Award awarded to the student with the highest GPA in the major

TEACHING
EXPERIENCE

Family Support Services- School-Based Child Care Program

Site Director:
Lynnewood Elementary School, Havertown, PA
Grade: Kindergarten
June 2013-Present
Before and After School Programs- Kindergarten- 5th Grade
Oversee programs for 50 children in Kindergarten through 5th grade
Manage, schedule and train 8 staff members
Maintain student files
Order supplies for programs
Maintained a positive communication plan with parents in regards to classroom activities
and students progress
Teacher: Brookline School-Lynnewood, Havertown, PA
June 2013-Present
Chestnutwold Elementary School, Ardmore, PA
September 2010- June 2013
Grade: Kindergarten
Develop kindergarten curriculum
Plan and implement enrichment lessons based on a monthly theme
Correlate lessons to meet Pennsylvania learning standards
Design, conduct and supervise centers for small group activities
Supervise students in the classroom
Maintain a classroom website with information, pictures and videos
Create a monthly newsletter for parents

Plan service and extracurricular activities to benefit the students and community

Prepare classroom schedule and transportation lists

Professional Development School Experience
Tenth and Green Elementary School, Reading, PA
Grade: Kindergarten
Mentor Teacher: Mrs. Kimberly Clarke
Student Teaching
January 2010 - May 2010
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Managed and organized classroom activities and lessons

Adapted district curriculum to develop effective, meaningful inquiry lessons
Differentiated lessons to accommodate the English Language Learner and
Special Needs population
Assessed students progress using a variety of formal and informal assessments
including Dibels and GMADEs
Administered PSSA tests to Special Education students
Taught a reading intervention group
Assisted in the implementation of a school-wide pep rally for the PSSAs

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Designed and implemented a backwards design, cross-curricular unit

Designed and delivered guided reading lessons

KIRSTIN G BROWN
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RELATED
EXPERIENCES

Field Experience

August 2009 - December 2009

o Assisted in classroom activities

o Designed a science mini unit about the five senses
o Administered alternative, meaningful assessments
o Developed additional classroom management plans
o Developed service project for the school
Radnor Day Camp, Radnor PA
Camp Counselor and Director
June 2005 Present
Supervised and mentored 3-7 camp counselors
Supervised children ages 3 to 5 years old
Developed and organized physical activities, arts and crafts and educational experiences
Assisted in staff training sessions
Created weekly newsletters for parents
Provided daily communication with parents regarding camp activities and childs experience
Assisted with planning for the summer camp sessions
Cornwall Terrace Elementary School, Wyomissing, PA
Classroom Assistant
January 2009 - May 2009

Observed first grade classroom activities

Administered and analyzed reading and writing assessments including Fountas and Pinnell
Assessment
13th and Green Elementary School, Reading, PA
Classroom Assistant
September 2006 December 2006
Observed second and fourth grade classrooms
Assisted teachers as needed and worked with children on activities and school work
Kids Korner, Radnor, PA
Child Development Student
September 2005 June 2006

Observed preschoolers and their child development

Planned and organized lessons

The Gentle Swing Daycare, Wayne, PA
Teachers Aide
November 2005 February 2006

Supervised children ages 18 months to 5 years old

Childrens Church, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Ardmore, PA
Intern
January 2004 January 2007

Assisted and taught children ages 3-11

ADDITIONAL
EXPERIENCES

Campus Activities Board, Penn State University, Reading, PA

President, Chair of Planning, Chair of Promotions and member
January 2007- May 2010

Developed, planned and executed extra-curricular activities

Chair of Spring Week Committee

Lion Ambassadors, Penn State University, Reading, PA
April 2008- May 2010

Representative of Penn State University

Conducted tours, open-houses and additional events for perspective students, their
families and alumni

REFERENCES

Available upon request