Giselle Brown M.Ed Ed.S

Experience

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  Atlanta Public Schools

  Aug 2006 - May 2011

  Teacher

  Elementary School Instructor Thomasville Heights Elementary School, Atlanta• Built positive relationships with 90% of parents to involve families in the educational process.• Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet 100% of students' diverse learning needs and abilities.• Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.• Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict resolution, critical thinking, and communication.• Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.• Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.• Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.• Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline. Show less

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  Clayton County Public Schools

  Oct 2011 - Jul 2012

  Teacher

  Create curriculum/lessons for all core subjects.Provides tutoring.Provided written feedback to teachers and parents on progress of students.Improved student's skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.Developed program to work with students and increase interest in higher learning. Fostered meaningful relationships among students through student field-trip retreats and team-work community service projects. Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies and themes to promote student interest. Show less

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  Fulton County Schools

  Jul 2012 - Jun 2014

  Teacher

  Middle School Curriculum Specialist and Educator Fulton County Schools, Atlanta, GA• Drove institutional development and organizational growth as an educator and staff leader• Leveraged learning & development expertise to design and instruct Language Arts curriculum• Oversaw training and development of new teaching staff members as an educational team leader• Directed a 10 person Talented and Gifted Committee in developing and applying cutting-edge new course curricula and creating new opportunities for development• Adhered closely to state mandated standards for education to ensure organizational compliance• Provided organizational oversight for select special projects• Designed, implemented, and managed successful training programs to meet department and school needs. Show less

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  District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS)

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2018

  Teacher

  Content Evaluator and Instructor in History District Of Columbia Public Schools, Washington, DC• Developed and delivered in-depth educational curriculum utilizing optimal development strategies to ensure measurably effective education• Evaluated student and teacher performance and coordinated with students, parents, and educational support staff to design and implement strategies to improve performance• Designed experiential learning opportunities including lectures, hands-on demonstrations, and on-site field trips to support comprehensive educational experience• Collaborated with diverse clubs and organizations to design, promote, and support extracurricular educational opportunities.• Collaborated with cross-functional departments of educational development professionals to devise curriculum in accordance with all state and institutional standards for maximum effectiveness.• Taught effective teamwork skills, interpersonal communication, conflict resolution, and personal development.• Led students and faculty in completing projects in the areas of arts & culture, fundraising, and community outreach• Effectively trained educators on testing formats• Selected Contributions: Offered personalized developmental support by providing students with one-on-one instructional opportunities to evaluate and improve performance• Conducting trainings on Google programs (excel, docs, slides, etc) for new educators for professional growth.• Coordinated with music & dance staff in writing and producing the schoolwide to engage students in arts & culture. Show less

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  Friendship Public Charter School

  Aug 2018 - Jun 2022

  Professional Educator

  Content Lead in English and History Friendship Public Charter School, Washington, DC• Develop and integrate educational curriculum for leading public charter school in Washington D.C.• Selected Contributions: Designed and taught educational curriculum through instructional lectures, hands-on exercises, and experiential opportunities to encourage understanding, growth, and continued improvement in students• Conducted online teaching using multi content program• Liaison for community support connected to school programs• Adopted distinctive teaching methodologies, documented all lessons, organized healthy group discussions, and mentored troubled students• Designed online curriculum and technical support 30% of teachers• Conducted teacher evaluations as well as run professional developments on curriculum• Created dynamic graphics and pieces to increase website and social media traffic. Show less

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  LANCASTER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

  Jun 2022 - Sept 2024

  Curriculum Educator/Trainer

  August 2022 - CurrentEvaluator and Curriculum Evaluator Lancaster Public School District, Indian Land, SC• Examined teaching curriculum and progression of elementary and middle school educators, assessing their teaching ability, and implementation of curriculum.• Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.• Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.• Trained 3-5 workers conducting assessments and integrating content into daily lessons• Helping build and connect science or stem content through assessment and written curriculum. Show less

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  Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

  Sept 2024 - now

  Educator
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  GA Brown Tutorial

  Dec 2024 - now

  Owner

  Tutoring services for students in grades 4-8 to help close the reading gap established by Covid 19. Helping students improve reading comprehension, grammar skills, and writing structures. Also enhancing testing strategies.