Brandi Bordelon

2013 4th Ave NE, Austin, MN 55912 | 507-219-1858 | brandibordelon14@icloud.com

Education
· Bachelor of Science| May 2019 Anticipated Graduation| Winona State University
o Elementary Education, K-6
· AA Degree in Liberal Arts| August 2014| Riverland Community College
· High School Diploma| May 2011| Austin Senior High School

Teaching Experiences
· 4th Grade Reading Clinical – April 2018 – Sumner Elementary - 15 Hours
o Created a multi-lesson unit for a small group literature circle: “The Giver”
o Incorporated the use of thinking maps in daily curriculum
· Classroom Observation – March 2018 – Woodson Kindergarten Center – 30 Hours
o Observed Special Education students in resource room
o Observed all day lessons being taught by home room teacher
o Oversaw students in small group work
o Participated in teaching small group lessons
· 1st Grade Reading Clinical – February 2018 – Sumner Elementary – 15 Hours
o Created lesson plans for daily small group reading lessons and practice
o Planned and implemented various projects and assignments
· 2 Grade Coin Counting Clinical – November 2017 – Sumner Elementary – 15 Hours
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o Designed and co-taught a five-day multi-lesson money unit

o Created lesson plans based on student’s previous knowledge of numbers and coins while
incorporating real life situations
· 3rd Grade Measurement Clinical - October 2017 – Sumner Elementary – 30 Hours
o Co-taught four-day multi-lesson on measurement
o Co-taught in Third Grade Learning Suite
· 5 Grade Bubble-ology Clinical – October 2017 – I.J. Holton Intermediate STEAM School – 30 Hours
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o Collaborated and co-taught with cooperating teacher to assist in multi-lesson unit on bubbles
o Integrated STEAM curriculum

Professional Experience

10 WEEKS STUDENT TEACHING|KINDERGARTEN|WOODSON KINDERGARTEN CENTER,

AUSTIN MN|
JANUARY 2019 – MARCH 2019
 Collaborated with coworkers to develop lesson plans
 Communicated with families in person and with a weekly newsletter
 Participated in parent-teacher conferences
  Participated in data, PLCS, IEP team process meetings
 Implemented lesson plans for all academic areas based on common core curriculum
 Motivated students with innovative lesson plans
 Integrated technology including SmartBoard and iPad use into lessons
 Managed a classroom of 22 students independently using positive behavior management
strategies
6 WEEK STUDENT TEACHING|KINDERGARTEN| WOODSON KINDERGARTEN CENTER,
AUSTIN MN| SEPTEMBER 2018 TO DECEMBER 2018
 Worked together with collaborating teacher to develop lesson plans
 Participated in parent- teacher conferences
 Participated in data and plc meetings
 Led Math and Phonics center

SCIENCE FAIR JUDGING| FEBRUARY 2018 | I.J. HOLTON INTERMEDIATE

 Assessed student’s science fair projects based on their presentations

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT | AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | APRIL 2016 TO

FEBRUARY 2017
 Answered and transferred phone calls, make announcements, assist callers
 Assisted staff, students, parents, and other visitors to the office
 Supported staff to complete general office project including typing, parents’ newsletters, copy
machine, etc.
 Performed and handled deposits
 Performed other duties within the level of responsibility of the position as assigned by supervisor

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL | AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOL

DISTRICT | SEPTEMBER 2012 – APRIL 2016
 Aided students with special needs
 Assisted with classroom work, tutoring students in small groups, administering tests
 Assisted administrators, teachers and other staff to ensure proper behavior and safety of students
 Assisted students, teachers and other staff with daily activities
 Assisted with toiletry and eating needs

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