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Phoebe Brown Germantown, TN 38138 (901) 258-1759 mobile

Phoebelynnbrown@gmail.com SUMMARY: Early Childhood Educator with vast teaching experience at multiple grade levels and in multiple disciplines; extensive knowledge of the Common Core Standards, TCAP, and more; skilled in the use of Accelerated Reader (AR); proven success engaging students to reach their full potential; strong relationship building skills; trusted leader and trainer, educating teachers on innovative teaching methods and teaching protocol to enhance students education and experience

LICENSURE: Early Childhood Education, PreK-3

TEACHING EXPERIENCE: Third Grade, Second Grade, & Kindergarten Teacher 2006-Present Southwind Elementary School (Shelby County Schools) Memphis, TN

• Teach all content areas, coordinate parent teacher conferences on a monthly basis, create and implement lesson plans customized to suit the learning objectives; organize Open House and other classroom activities

• Lead Teacher in charge of Accelerated Reader (AR) program for second and third grade • Active member and contributor of school-wide AR program committee • Engage, encourage, and maintain a constant flow of communication between parents, school

administrators, Special Education teachers, and students to ensure learning potential is met or exceeded

• Educate and train colleagues on the effective implementation of Common Core Reading Standard

• Facilitate daily use of Responsive Classroom and Morning Meeting to ensure a climate of respect and trust is present at all times and that students feel safe to take risks and learn from mistakes

• Second Grade Level Chairperson; in charge of weekly presentations to colleagues on new teaching initiatives, customized to specific grade objectives

• Partner with education leaders in the school system to develop new strategies and practices • Proactively entered all classes (grades 1 - 5) into the AR database to ensure school could

begin using the program the first week of school • Instruct students on the composition of TCAPs and administered TCAPS, DEA, I-Station, I-

Ready, and STAR Reading

Second Grade & Kindergarten Teacher 1999-2006 Alcy Elementary School (Memphis City Schools) Memphis, TN

• Utilized multiple teaching methods to expand the range and depth of learning for all students; worked one-on-one with students and differentiated instruction to meet individual student needs; collaborated with the Special Education Teacher to ensure academic needs were being met for individual students

• Served as the Social Studies Planning Grade Chair, which included creating lesson plans, developing pacing guides, and ensuring all objectives were taught for the grade level

• Attended district learning conferences and presented new teaching methods and goals to other teachers

• Participated in multiple school committees to increase student productivity and proficiency in subject areas of reading and mathematics; Second Grade Level Chairperson (2002-2004)

• Administered K2 Assessment (SAT 10) & DIBELS

Phoebe Brown Germantown, TN 38138 (901) 258-1759 mobile

Phoebelynnbrown@gmail.com HONORS & RECOGNITION: • Grand Prize, Memphis/Shelby County Science Fair, 2006-2007 • Accelerated Reader (AR) Award, Most Points, 2009-Present

RELATED LEADERSHIP ROLES: Actively involved in extracurricular education-based volunteer activities, including but not limited to: • Sports Concession Management,

Germantown High School (2007-2010); Houston High School (2014) Responsibilities included managing and training volunteers; cash management; coordination with school administration, student athletes, and booster club

• Cheer Banquet Manager, 2011 Responsibilities included volunteer management, design of collateral and recognition prizes

• Golf Tournament Fundraiser, 2010 Responsibilities included long term event planning, event organization, solicitation of donations

EDUCATION: University of Memphis Master of Arts Degree in Teaching (MAT) Memphis, TN Early Childhood Education (PreK-3) • Graduated Magna Cum Laude, 3.8 GPA • Kappa Delta Pi Member, International Honor Society in Education University of Memphis Bachelors of Arts Degree, Sociology Memphis, TN

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS: Microsoft Office Suite, I-Web, Weebly.com, Accelerated Reader Administrator

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