Joanna Brookes

Costa Mesa, California

(949) 466-0254
jbbrookes11@gmail.com
Website: http://joannabrookes.weebly.com
Teaching Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missjbrookes/

EDUCATION

Chapman University: Orange, CA

Master of Arts in Teaching: Elementary Education, December 2015
Multiple Subject Credential, January 2015

University of Southern California: Los Angeles, CA

B.A. in Sociology, May 2013

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Trabuco Mesa Elementary School: Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Kindergarten Teacher, August 2018-present
 Worked with a diverse group of students with different backgrounds, learning styles and abilities
 Developed and delivered lessons in Math, Reading, Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science
 Analyzed data to inform daily guided reading, mathematics, and English Language Arts instruction
 Used technology and “hands” on learning experiences to increase student engagement
 Participated in PLC’s, educational conferences, and training workshops to further my teaching
skillset
 Fostered relationships with parents by encouraging parent involvement inside and outside of the
classroom through parent-teacher conferences and a monthly education newsletter
 Differentiated curriculum to meet the learning needs of students
 Utilized Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to establish and maintain a positive and
respectful classroom culture with effective behavior management practices and classroom organization

Andersen Elementary School: Newport Beach, CA

Response to Intervention Teacher, 2016- 2018
 Provided push in and pull out support in small groups or one on one for grades K-1
 Designed and implemented appropriate interventions for groups of students
 Created lessons to meet subject matter objectives
 Collaborated with grade level teachers to monitor student’s progress
 Maintained classroom rules and implemented clear expectations of student behavior
 Led after school program for grade 1-3 students
 Provided after school tutoring services in reading strategies
 Completed BTSA (Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment) Induction Program
o Two years completed in Newport Mesa Unified School District, September 2016-June 2018

Irvine Unified School District: Irvine, CA

Newport Mesa School District: Newport Beach/Costa Mesa, CA
Substitute teacher grades K-5, 2015-2017
 Managed classrooms of 20-33 students
 Assumed responsibilities of regular classroom teachers and followed lessons plans provided
 Maintained classroom rules and implemented clear expectations of student behavior for effective
classroom management
 Demonstrated ability to adjust to varied classroom demands
 ADDITIONAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Tutoring Club: Costa Mesa, CA

Tutor, June-August 2016
 Assisted students in math and reading to help them master concepts
 Provided support individually for their designated academic program

The Pegasus School: Huntington Beach, CA

Long Term Teacher Assistant 3rd grade, May-June 2016
 Reviewed assigned duties with lead teacher and provided necessary support
 Prepared lesson materials and bulletin board displays
 Assisted children individually or in small groups in order to help them master assignments and
to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers

Stonegate Elementary: Irvine, CA

Student Teacher, September-December 2014
 Managed 1st grade classroom of 30 students
 Assumed all responsibilities of regular classroom teacher
 Collaborated with teacher to plan curriculum
 Designed lesson plans for language arts, math, science and social studies
 Created and maintained positive relationships with students and developed a supportive
learning environment

Esqueda Elementary: Santa Ana, CA

English Language Learners practicum, March-May 2014
 Worked with a small group of 3 ELL students in a 3rd grade classroom
 Designed Language Arts lessons and activities to further develop reading comprehension skills

TECHNOLOGY USED

Google Classroom
Google Forms for exit tickets
iPads
Interactive Powerpoints
Kahoot/Quizizz to review concepts
Nearpod
Seesaw
BrainPop to introduce new concepts
QR codes
Online Graphic Organizers
Wixie for storytelling
Smartboard, projector, document camera