Annie Braun
Chesterfield County Public Schools
Midlothian
1
Certification
8
years of professional experience
Dynamic educator skilled in classroom management, student engagement, and individualized instruction. Expertise in fostering positive learning environments that enhance student participation and success.
Work History
Annual Substitute Teacher
4 Years- Delivered engaging lessons across various subjects to maintain student interest and participation.
- Adapted instructional materials for diverse learning styles and needs to enhance student understanding.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively to create a positive learning environment for all students.
- Developed and implemented effective classroom management strategies to maximize instructional time.
- Collaborated with full-time teachers to align lesson plans and ensure continuity in instruction.
- Fostered relationships with students to build trust and enhance their academic engagement and success.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Provided feedback on student performance to help identify areas for improvement and development.
Private Kindergarten Teacher
4 Years 4 Months- Designed engaging lesson plans to enhance early childhood development and learning outcomes.
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment that promoted social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
- Implemented individualized teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Evaluated student progress regularly, adapting curricula based on assessment results and feedback.
- Tailored instruction to meet individual learning needs by utilizing various teaching methods such as hands-on activities, visual aids, and guided practice sessions.
- Developed age-appropriate educational materials utilizing current early childhood education standards and trends.
- Encouraged creativity and self-expression among students by integrating art, music, and movement into lessons.
- Collaborated with parents to support child development goals and address concerns effectively.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Skills
Classroom management
Lesson plan implementation
Instructional strategies
Student engagement
Differentiated instruction
Behavior management
Creativity in teaching
Educational standards
Safety protocols
Parent communication
Adaptable
Relationship management
Positive reinforcement
Differentiated instruction
Accomplishments
- Completed extra training to further help students under care.
- Enhanced student learning with creative, innovative, and unique delivery of county standards of learning.
- Successfully completed the iTEACH program, proficiently passed all required PRAXIS exams, and am currently eligible for a provisional teaching license.
- Consistently fostered inclusion, kindness, love and acceptance in my classroom my modeling desired actions and giving fully of myself to all students entrusted to my care.
- Flawlessly demonstrated an enthusiastic flexibility everyday for both my administration and my classroom.
Certification
CPR/First Aid, AED Certification (valid through 2027)
Provisional Teaching License (eligible now)
Languages
American Sign Language
Professional Working
Timeline
Annual Substitute Teacher
Chesterfield County Public Schools
07.2022 - CurrentRead More
Private Kindergarten Teacher
The Goddard School
03.2018 - 07.2022Read More
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
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