Mrs. Emily Brown
"Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself." JOHN DEWEY
Emily Brown
507-460-2971
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STATEMENT
Passionate and dedicated educator with experience teaching middle and high school mathematics in the United States and abroad.
EDUCATION
Southwest Minnesota State University, Marshall, MN June 2019 - June 2021
Master of Science: Education, Mathematics Emphasis
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Action Research Project: Self-Paced Learning in Mathematics
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA August 2012 - December 2016 Bachelor of Arts: Secondary Education, Mathematics
▪ GPA: 3.89/4.00
▪ Minors: Biology and Spanish
CERTIFICATION
Iowa Standard Teaching License, Mathematics 5-12 Expiration: February 2026
Nebraska Educator Teaching Certificate, Mathematics 6-12 Expiration: August 2022
EXPERIENCE
Dubai American Academy, Dubai, United Arab Emirates September 2018 - Present
6th and 7th Grade Math Teacher
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Encourage collaboration and creativity in daily mathematical practices
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Implement Eureka Math curriculum and tasks to enhance student engagement and understanding
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Coordinate communication between student, parent, and teacher to foster a cohesive learning environment
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Differentiate student instruction on three or more levels to better meet the needs of all students
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Mentor students in mindfulness, goal setting, and innovation in daily Transformation and Discovery classes
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Enrich mathematical content knowledge and teaching strategies through weekly professional development and discussion with colleagues
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Coached middle school students in competitive swimming
Lincoln Public Schools, Lincoln, NE January 2017 – May 2018
7th Grade Math Teacher
▪ Organize and plan engaging lessons centered around mathematics content for middle school students
▪ Brainstorm and create a safe, inclusive, inviting classroom atmosphere and community among students
▪ Professionally communicate with 2-5 teachers in and out of the math content area
▪ Effectively use student Chromebooks to integrate relevant mathematical technology in a 1:1 school setting
▪ Engage in workshops and conferences centered on bettering teaching pedagogy
▪ Coach 7th and 8th grade students in track and field athletics
FIELD EXPERIENCE
McAuliffe International School, Denver, CO August 2016 - December 2016
Mountain Range High School, Westminster, CO
Student Teacher
▪ Collaborated with 2 cooperating teachers at the 7th grade level and 9th-10th grade levels
▪ Planned and taught cohesive lessons in algebra, geometry, and statistics for 2-4 weeks at each grade level
▪ Analyzed and made use of statistics based on formative and summative assessments given to students
▪ Tutored students one-on-one after school to gain greater in-depth knowledge of the math curriculum
ACTIVITIES
Phoenix Classroom Trainer, Dubai, UAE May 2020 - Present
International Middle School Trip Leader, Nepal and Spain March 2019, February 2020
Middle School Swim Team Coach, Dubai, UAE August 2019 – November 2019
Summer Mathematics Program Lead, Austin, MN June 2017 – August 2017