BRIANNA GERTIS

BRIAGE1@MAIL.REGENT. EDU
GRAND ISLAND, NY • 7 16-994-5458
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OBJECTIVE
Dedicated graduate seeking a position as an elementary teacher to educate, encourage, and empower the
students of today both academically and socially through my life experiences, outstanding education,
passion for teaching, and love of learning.

EDUCATION
Regent University (2015-2018) Anticipated December 2018
 Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies focusing in Elementary Education (Pre-K-6th grade)
 GPA 3.64 (Dean’s List Fall 2017-Spring 2018)
 Secretary of Photography Club
 Member of Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society for Education

CREDENTIALS
Virginia Teacher Certification Anticipated December 2018
CPR, First Aid, and AED Certified
Child Abuse and Neglect Recognition and Intervention Certified

STUDENT TEACHING
Kingston Elementary, Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Fifth Grade
August 2018-October 2018
 Designed and implemented engaging and differentiated lessons aligned to VDOE SOL’s for language
arts in a gifted cluster, language arts switch classroom.
 Assumed all teacher responsibilities including; planning lessons and units, instructing whole group
and small group, and collaborating with other teachers and administration.
 Utilized available technology such as promethean board, document camera, chrome books, and iPads
for planning and instructional purposes.
Butts Road Primary, Chesapeake City Schools, First Grade
October 2018-December 2018
 Developed and taught lessons and activities that enabled student engagement and independence in
learning through hands-on experiences.
 Assumed all teacher responsibilities and created activities for the grade level to use that were aligned
with VDOE SOL’s with both gifted and IEP students.
 Planned student-centered and differentiated instruction based on students’ needs and interests and
assessed student learning through various formative and summative assessments.
PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
Kingston Elementary, Virgiia Beach City Public Schools, Kindergarten
January 2018-May 2018
 Observed and communicated with classroom teacher and specialists.
 Taught mini lessons in language arts and mathematics.
 Worked with students one-on-one and in small groups.