Brina Franklin
Prince George's County Public Schools
Upper Marlboro
13
years of professional experience
Professional educator with strong background in supporting classroom activities and fostering student engagement. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic educational settings. Expertise in instructional support and student behavior management, emphasizing collaborative teamwork and achieving educational outcomes.
Work History
Paraprofessional Educator-Support
3 Years 6 Months- Served as a long-term substitute, providing classroom support in a third-grade classroom while the position remained vacant until a permanent teacher was hired.
- Led school-wide communications by developing and distributing weekly event updates, newsletters, calendars, announcements, and other essential information to staff, families, and the school community.
- Serve as Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) Committee Leader, coordinating meetings, family engagement initiatives, and school activities to strengthen parent, staff, and community partnerships.
- Works with individual and groups of students to reinforce instructions previously initiated by the teacher: Prepares instructional plans and instructional materials; provides personalized attention and assistance to students to develop or improve skills in the academic, technical or specialized areas of instruction to which assigned; provides appropriate activities, discussions, practice and drill work; shows films and filmstrips and employs other audio-visual equipment as required;
- Works with teachers: Assists in guiding class discussions; assists students experiencing difficulties; takes charge of a group of students working on a project; provides activities for the class while the teacher is working with a small group or is otherwise engaged;
- Confers regularly with teacher(s) to discuss plans, receives professional guidance and facilitates professional evaluation of student's progress;
- May attend faculty meetings, aide meetings, workshops, and in-service sessions; accompanies and helps with the supervision of the class on field trips;
- Assumes continuing responsibility for maintaining an attractive, interesting area in which to work with students; shares in performance of routine housekeeping, monitoring and clerical tasks;
- Maintains a professional code of ethics; and
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Support Staff Member
2 Years 5 Months- Assisted students in accessing academic support and completing homework and assignments to enhance their understanding of key concepts.
- Assisted students with receiving academic support and completing homework and assignments.
- Supported students in developing social, academic, and life skills through structured activities and individualized guidance.
- Encouraged student engagement, independence, teamwork, and positive behavior while creating a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Organized and supported educational and enrichment activities both in the school setting and during out-of-school experiences.
- Encouraged student engagement, independence, teamwork, and positive behavior, fostering a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Collaborated with staff to address students’ academic, social-emotional, and developmental needs, promoting holistic student growth.
Itinerant Special Education Assistant - SPED
5 Months- Supports inclusive opportunities for students with IEPs in various school settings;
- Performs required record keeping tasks such as data collection and maintains records or logs as appropriate;
- Performs routine housekeeping tasks and performs monitoring to tasks as appropriate;
- Addresses children’s personal care needs as well as learning and behavioral needs under the direction of classroom teacher(s) or program coordinator;
- Participates in a wide variety of activities that meet the developmental learning needs of students with disabilities;
- Maintains an attractive, safe, appropriate environment as required by the local educational agency;
- Communicates effectively with all school personnel (i.e. administrators, classroom teacher, support staff, related services providers, coordinator, parents, students and the community);
- Assists with emergency care situations;
- Attends staff meetings, parent orientation/conferences;
- Commits to continued learning and professional development and training; and
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Learning Specialist
3 Months- Conducted administrative duties including answering calls, scheduling center tours, assisting families with enrollment paperwork, responding to emails, filing employee documents, and training staff.
- Maintained daily health and safety procedures to ensure a secure environment for staff and families.
- Morning Management/ Key Holder; ensuring a safe and effective building for staff and families entry.
- Morning Management/ Key Holder; ensuring a safe and effect building for staff and families entry.
- Before and After Care Bus Driver
- MD, Gambriills
Lead Teacher, Preschool
4 Years 11 Months- Led, coached, and mentored less experienced teachers; modeled effective behaviors and provided constructive feedback to enhance teaching practices.
- Implement KinderCare's curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child.
- Created a safe, nurturing environment fostering play and learning, supporting children's development and well-being.
- Partnered with parents to collaboratively ensure optimal care and education for their children.
- Support your center's success; partner with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement.
- MD, Gambrills
Lead Teacher, Preschool
1 Year 10 Months- Opening Center with various age groups.
- Led, coached, and mentored less experienced teachers; modeled effective teaching behaviors and provided constructive feedback.
- Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
- Implement Abeka curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child.
- Preparing weekly lesson plans, homework and art activities.
- Collaborated with center staff and leadership to achieve goals related to enrollment, accreditation, and engagement.
- Partner and connect with parents
- Understood and implemented IFSP and IEP goals for selected students.
- MD, Watkins Park
Aide Assistant
2 Years- Supported lead teacher by planning and preparing instructional aids and materials to enhance student learning.
- Maintained organization of classroom and materials to facilitate efficient learning environment.
- Supported teachers in multiple classrooms during the school day.
- MD, Largo
Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Completed two semesters of coursework and earned 29 college credits.
- Fashion Merchandising
- Completed two semesters of coursework and earned 31 college credits.
- Workforce Development
Recieved 9 CEU when enrolled in Early Childhood Continuing Education Courses.
- Child Development Associates
Received college credits for classes taken to complete my Child Development Associates (CDA).
Skills
Customer service
Communication skills
Time management
Leadership
Classroom management
Data entry
Administrative experience
Record keeping
Parent communication
Scheduling coordination
Timeline
Support Staff Member
360 Degree Development Institute - The Harambee Program
11.2023 - 04.2026Read More
Paraprofessional Educator-Support
Prince George's County Public Schools
02.2023 - CurrentRead More
Itinerant Special Education Assistant - SPED
Prince George's County Public Schools
09.2022 - 02.2023Read More
Learning Specialist
KinderCare Education LLC-Champions
05.2022 - 08.2022Read More
Lead Teacher, Preschool
KinderCare Education LLC-Champions
06.2017 - 05.2022Read More
Lead Teacher, Preschool
SKC Early Education Centers
08.2015 - 06.2017Read More
Aide Assistant
Rising Generations Early Learning Center
08.2013 - 08.2015Read More
Waldorf University
from Child Development Associates
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Howard Community College
from Workforce Development
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Penn Foster College
from Early Childhood Education
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University of District of Columbia - CC
from Fashion Merchandising
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