Brianna Geldner
Middletown
Summary
Elementary School Teacher with expertise in early education, special education and collaborative teaching methods. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards. Offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Second Grade Teacher
Frederick County Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and incorporating real-world examples.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through consistent communication, leading to increased parental involvement in their child''s education.
- Implemented a positive reward system to motivate students and reinforce good behavior, resulting in a more productive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
Special Education Teacher
Frederick County Public Schools
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Enhanced students'' communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
Resident Substitute
Frederick County Public Schools
02.2019 - 08.2020
- Taught lessons correlating with all K- 5th grade content areas according to Maryland and Common Core Standards
- Managed classroom activities invoking disciplinary actions as needed.
Long Term Substitute
Frederick County Public Schools
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Planned, developed and taught lessons correlating with all K- 4th grade content areas according to Maryland and Common Core Standards
- Managed classroom activities invoking disciplinary actions as needed
- Executed grading procedures including report cards, interim notices, documentation and referrals for at risk students
- Executed IEP plans to achieve goals set forth by the school’s IEP team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD12.2017
Associates of Arts for Teaching - Elementary Education with Special Education
Frederick Community College
Frederick, MD12.2015
Skills
- Lesson Plan Development
- Curriculum Implementation
- Classroom Management
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Instructional Strategies
- Proficient in Google Meet
Certification
Orton_Gillingham Plus
Praxis
- Special Ed: Core Knowledge and Applications
- Teaching Reading: Elementary
- Elementary Education: Core Knowledge for Teaching
LETRS
- Units 1-4
- Units 5-8
Timeline
Second Grade Teacher
Frederick County Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Frederick County Public Schools
08.2020 - 06.2023
Resident Substitute
Frederick County Public Schools
02.2019 - 08.2020
Long Term Substitute
Frederick County Public Schools
02.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Salisbury University
Associates of Arts for Teaching - Elementary Education with Special Education
Frederick Community College
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