Briana D. Email & Phone Number

Clayton, Missouri, United States

Greater St. Louis

• Graduate of University of Missouri-Columbia's master's program in Information Science and Learning Technologies, Online Education emphasis. • Currently pursuing a role in Instructional Design.

Seattle, Washington, United States

• Supported students in both in-person and virtual capacities in multiple schools within the district.

Remote

• Demonstrated effective communication skills while monitoring and contributing to discussion boards using the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) for both 9467: Technology to Enhance Learning and 9484: Teaching Online Courses in collaboration with course instructor. • Supported adult learners in the design of eLearning course material and understanding of new technologies for training delivery by fostering an encouraging eLearning culture in discussion boards. • Analyzed assignments to identify gaps in student knowledge. Identified and assisted at-risk students needing further understanding of instructional design subject matter or technical support with web services.

Brentwood, Missouri, United States

• Supported and educated 60+ students district wide by understanding each student’s emotional and educational needs, developing positive relationships with students and their communities, and empowering students to thrive in educational environment. • Delivered quality ELA instruction by utilizing and adapting the Teacher’s College Reading and Writing Units of Study to the needs of diverse learners including students with IEPs/504 plans, students studying English as a second language (ESL), and students in academically advanced courses. • Collaborated across the district to implement new curriculum, including collaboration with subject area teachers at both the elementary and high school levels. • Worked closely with middle school professional learning committee (PLC) to promote student development across grades. • Partnered with school librarian to curate entirely new set of classroom texts aimed at capturing student interest and incorporating student voice and choice into reading units. • Worked closely with the Special School District teachers and support staff to ensure that students with IEPs and 504 plans achieved success and reached their goals. • Met with students, parents/guardians, content area, and special education teachers before each school year to analyze IEP/504 plans to ensure all students had support needed to transition from elementary to middle school successfully. • Modified lessons, used digital resources, and incorporated assistive technology such as speech-to-text and read-aloud technology to best support struggling students.• Developed online and digital learning opportunities for students in one-to-one school district, utilized Google Classroom software, SMART Boards, Loom, FlipGrid, and developed websites to provide students with an opportunity to become stronger digital citizens and collaborate online. • Sponsored Video News Team and Beyblade Club and assisted with photography lessons for students in Yearbook Club.

Brentwood, Missouri, United States

• Extended curriculum to K-12 students when teacher was unavailable while ensuring cohesive instruction and a safe learning environment. • Individually tutored students when requested by the school.

Charleston, South Carolina

• Collaborated daily with special education teacher to strengthen student understanding of content material and provide appropriate accommodations for 40+ students with IEPs and 504 plans. • Designed self-guided, student-centered lessons that allowed time for one-on-one coaching with individual students. • Utilized existing resources to develop new curriculum promoting student engagement and understanding of core concepts.• Frequently volunteered to substitute teach for English Department when substitutes were not available.

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

• Assisted with after-school program by tutoring students with academic work and reinforcing concepts learned in class. • Supervised elementary, Head Start, and Early Childhood Development students while promoting social-emotional well-being of students by encouraging positive interactions and leading cooperative activities.

Saint Charles Community College

• Instructed groups of up to 14 students (ages 7-14) in technical and artistic methods of digital photography and design using Adobe Photoshop. • Guided students through Photoshop editing tools and elements of photography including composition and exposure and designed engaging projects for students. • Designed curricula for the class to be used by future teachers.

Creve Coeur, Mo

• Professionally represented organization at bridal shows in Illinois and Missouri. Conversed with tentative clients, promoted company services, scheduled bookings, and followed-up with potential customers.• Maintained communication with all clients and held consultations to plan event details, educate about services, and ensure client’s vision for event was fulfilled. • Operated a multi-line phone system to answer client questions and navigate them to appropriate departments, used computer programs to keep information updated and organized, and utilized office technology to maintain accurate client records.

Saint Louis, Mo

• Coordinated with Complete Weddings + Events to provide quality customer service to each client and ensure all images were captured as the client envisioned. • Creatively told story of couple’s wedding day by capturing photographs of event with compelling, artistic images of venue, guests, and other wedding details. • Managed time with quick decision making during high-profile events and by communicating with client ahead of time to identify client needs, offer innovative suggestions, and create detailed itinerary. • Coordinated with other event staff to ensure smooth event operations and provide quality customer service.

Urbana, Il

• Planned lessons for two English classes, including a “Reading Connections” class designed to promote reading fluency and comprehension, as well as a collaboratively led split-hour class; gained familiarity with block schedule. • Collaborated with co-teacher to provide accommodations for students with learning disabilities. • Communicated professionally with students, parents, and faculty to promote student motivation and success.

Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

• Mentored new students in large group settings during Welcome Week by answering questions about the university during campus tours and at the New Student Information Booth. • Aided in managing events designed to engage new students with the university such as Illinois Sights and Sounds, Illini Union Late Nighter events, and convocation by providing directions and information, assisting cultural houses with manning their booths, and organizing and preparing events for students’ arrival. • Professionally represented the Student Services Building by manning the front desk, greeting visitors, providing support and directions, distributing building mail, and completing miscellaneous tasks as needed.

Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

• Led and instructed two 15-week courses of approximately 20 freshmen undergraduate students, including international students speaking English as a second language, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities. • Supported students in both classroom and one-on-one meetings by holding discussions about campus resources and tools for time management and study practices. • Partnered with LAS team to improve courses by promoting collaboration through teamwork and group projects and also adding flexibility for students to attend required out-of-class seminars.

Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

• Photographed leadership training events to be used on brochures, the official ILC website, and ILC social media.

Master Of Science - Ms, Learning Technologies And Design, 4.0

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English/Language Arts Teacher Education, 3.89/4.0

Major in English and minors in Communications and Education