Stefani Bryant
Middletown,MD
Summary
Committed to fostering creativity and promoting critical thinking to enhance student performance, this hands-on, gifted, and talented teacher brings 11 years of experience. A resourceful and energetic professional who excels in designing engaging class activities, monitoring academic progress, and creating effective lesson plans. Skilled in managing large classrooms of over 70 students, adept at evaluating performance and implementing strategies to enhance the learning experience.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Gifted and Talented Educator
Washington County Public Schools Education
08.2024 - Current
- Identified children's collective and individual learning needs to plan, prepare and deliver instruction designed to maximize individual learning and capture interest.
- Prepared lesson plans and executed different modalities to accelerate individual success.
- Maintained and repaired classroom computers by installing and uninstalling educational software, keeping computers virus-free and upgrading systems.
- Employed formative, informal, and summative assessments to monitor student progress.
- Utilized pre-made and self-made assessments to determine student weaknesses and strengths.
- Communicated with parents and faculty to develop strong sense of collaboration between teachers, students and parents.
- Administered and graded tests, homework and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- Organized learning resources and classroom environment to facilitate positive learning experience for over 70 students.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
SECOND GRADE TEACHER
Washington County Public Schools, Pangborn Elementary School
08.2021 - 03.2024
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening
- Uphold commitment to educational excellence and fostered atmosphere of mutual respect and trust
- Offered constructive feedback to minors under care regarding specific actions, behaviors and words
- Established and maintained rapport with other staff, students, and parents to facilitate communication and academic progress
- Maintained safety and security of all youth under care
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction
- Created new lesson plans based on curriculum objectives and state standards
- Contributed to positive academic and social tone of school by demonstrating professionalism and enthusiasm for academic community
- Taught all subject areas to diverse class of 18 students
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support
- Kept classroom clean, organized and safe for students and visitors
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities
THIRD GRADE TEACHER
Washington County Public Schools, Pangborn Elementary School
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict resolution, critical thinking, and communication
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in the educational process
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening
- Uphold commitment to educational excellence and fostered atmosphere of mutual respect and trust
- Offered constructive feedback to minors under care regarding specific actions, behaviors, and words
- Established and maintained rapport with other staff, students, and parents to facilitate communication and academic progress
- Maintained the safety and security of all youth under care
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction
- Created new lesson plans based on curriculum objectives and state standards
- Contributed to the positive academic and social tone of the school by demonstrating professionalism and enthusiasm for the academic community
- Taught all subject areas to a diverse class of 18 students
- Provided distance learning opportunities for students that followed the curriculum
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Washington County Public Schools, Potomac Heights
02.2020 - 06.2020
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening
- Uphold commitment to educational excellence and fostered atmosphere of mutual respect and trust
- Offered constructive feedback to minors under care regarding specific actions, behaviors and words
- Established and maintained rapport with other staff, students, and parents to facilitate communication and academic progress
- Maintained safety and security of all youth under care
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction
- Created new lesson plans based on curriculum objectives and state standards
- Contributed to positive academic and social tone of school by demonstrating professionalism and enthusiasm for academic community
- Taught all subject areas to diverse class of 18 students
- Provided distance learning opportunities for students that followed the Washington County Public School Curriculum
SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL
Washington County Public Schools, Hickory Element
03.2019 - 02.2020
- At Hickory Elementary School I worked with individual students and small groups of students to reinforce skills introduced by the teacher and I assisted students in generalizing learned social skills and problem-solving skills in the general education environment
- Provided student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies
- Worked with autism student in his or her home using tailored behavioral plan
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
- I am a mentor for student who is chronically absent
- I support 16 special education students in all areas, employing differentiated learning techniques
5TH GRADE TEACHER
Frederick County Public Schools, Armel Elementary
02.2017 - 03.2019
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening
- Uphold commitment to educational excellence and fostered atmosphere of mutual respect and trust
- Offered constructive feedback to minors under care regarding specific actions, behaviors and words
- Established and maintained rapport with other staff, students, and parents to facilitate communication and academic progress
- Maintained safety and security of all youth under care
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives
- Contributed to positive academic and social tone of school by demonstrating professionalism and enthusiasm for academic community
- Taught all subject areas to diverse class of 27 students
4TH GRADE TEACHER
Polk County Public School District, Laurel Element
08.2016 - 02.2017
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives
- Maintained safety and security of all youth under care
- Taught one class of 22 students in all subjects, employing differentiated learning techniques
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Washington County Public Schools
11.2015 - 06.2016
- With 8 years of experience in elementary instruction
- Expert in closely monitoring student progress while implementing modern educational techniques into daily practices
- Committed to long-term student success through well-rounded educations., Assisted students of all ability levels develop life-long learning skills and good study habits
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Followed classroom plans left by the class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
- Uphold classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
- Provided instruction for 20+ students in all subject areas
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials
- Repeatedly requested as a substitute teacher for 6 classrooms by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance
- Stood in for a life skills teacher for 10 days, maintaining student progress and keeping up with lesson plans
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes
PRE-K TEACHER
Grace Learning Center
08.2015 - 10.2015
- I created and implemented lesson plans, that were hands-on and interactive and motivated students to increase their confidence in social and academic skills
- I developed parent newsletters that communicated what would be taught the following week and what to expect
- I developed classroom responsibilities within the classroom, such as line leader or door holder, and implemented learning centers for reading, writing, and math, along with motor skills
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors
- Taught one class of 7 students in all subjects, employing differentiated learning techniques
2ND AND 5TH GRADE TEACHER
Charter Schools USA, Renaissance Charter School
08.2013 - 03.2015
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs
- Collaborated with other faculty members to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding
- Boosted student grasp of materials with weekly tutoring sessions
- Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Mentored students needing extra assistance understanding lessons or concepts
- Completed 6 continuing education and in-service courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in education
- Completed and filed all necessary paperwork for classroom activities, including meal count sheets and attendance logs
- Prepared lesson plans according to assessment of student needs and learning ability
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work
- Graded assignments quickly to assess student progress and communicate results with students and parents
- Developed rapport with students and families, building positive classroom community
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
New Life Christian School
02.2012 - 06.2013
- I developed parent newsletters that communicated what would be taught the following week and what to expect
- I developed classroom responsibilities within the classroom, such as line leader or door holder, and implemented learning centers for reading, writing, and math, along with motor skills
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature and handwriting
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives
- Uphold commitment to educational excellence and fostered an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development
- Assessed comprehensive student growth including academic, social and personal skills
- Contributed to the positive academic and social tone of school by demonstrating professionalism and enthusiasm for the academic community
- Maintained the safety and security of all youth under care
- Established and maintained rapport with other staff, students, and parents to facilitate communication and academic progress
- Taught one class of 7 students in all subjects, employing differentiated learning techniques
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV12.2011
Master of Arts - Reading Specialist, Reading Specialist Endorsement
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2020
Skills
- Effective Lesson Planning
- Curriculum Development
- Student Performance Tracking
- Effective Organizational Skills
- Effective Classroom Management
- Constructive Feedback
- Classroom Management
- Analytical Problem-Solving
- Tailored Instruction Methods
- Instructional Experience with Special-Needs Learners
- Supportive Learning Environment
- Adaptable to Change
- Team Collaboration
Accomplishments
- 08/2020, 100-Day Literacy Committee
- 08/2021, 3rd Grade Curriculum Team
- 08/2022, 2nd Grade Science Curriculum Team
- 08/2022, Lead Science Curriculum Professional Developments
- 08/2022, 2nd Grade Cohort
- 08/2022, Hosted an HCC Student for 45 hours
- 08/2023, 2nd Grade Science Curriculum Team
- 08/2024, 2nd Grade Science Curriculum Team
Certification
- Early Childhood Education Certificate
- Reading Specialist Certification
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Certification
- Elementary Education Certificate
Timeline
Gifted and Talented Educator
Washington County Public Schools Education
08.2024 - Current
SECOND GRADE TEACHER
Washington County Public Schools, Pangborn Elementary School
08.2021 - 03.2024
THIRD GRADE TEACHER
Washington County Public Schools, Pangborn Elementary School
08.2020 - 08.2021
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Washington County Public Schools, Potomac Heights
02.2020 - 06.2020
SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL
Washington County Public Schools, Hickory Element
03.2019 - 02.2020
5TH GRADE TEACHER
Frederick County Public Schools, Armel Elementary
02.2017 - 03.2019
4TH GRADE TEACHER
Polk County Public School District, Laurel Element
08.2016 - 02.2017
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Washington County Public Schools
11.2015 - 06.2016
PRE-K TEACHER
Grace Learning Center
08.2015 - 10.2015
2ND AND 5TH GRADE TEACHER
Charter Schools USA, Renaissance Charter School
08.2013 - 03.2015
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
New Life Christian School
02.2012 - 06.2013
Master of Arts - Reading Specialist, Reading Specialist Endorsement
Liberty University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Shepherd University
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