Brenda Stovall
Kokomo
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Westfield Washington Schools, excelling in classroom management and student engagement. Skilled in innovative lesson planning and fostering strong relationships with students and parents, I effectively identify and support struggling learners, enhancing their educational journey through tailored interventions and collaborative learning strategies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Westfield. Washington Schools
08.2011 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
Sales Associate
Menards
07.2023 - 02.2025
- Organized department to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Merchandise Associate
Goodwill
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Transported merchandise to sales floor and restocked shelves, racks and bins.
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Optimized store layouts by strategically placing popular items in high visibility areas, drawing customer attention and increasing sales.
- Built end caps and aisle displays to highlight products and support latest promotions.
Education
Master Of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT/ Online04.2024
MA - Education
Milligan College
Elizabethton, TN05.1988
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Classroom instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Curriculum implementation
- Student assessment
- Innovative lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Problem Solving
Accomplishments
Presenter at the IAEA State Conference, 2025
Timeline
Sales Associate
Menards
07.2023 - 02.2025
Merchandise Associate
Goodwill
10.2019 - 03.2020
Teacher
Westfield. Washington Schools
08.2011 - Current
Master Of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
MA - Education
Milligan College
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