Brooke Wallace
Alexander,NC
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Buncombe County Schools, excelling in classroom management and student engagement. Skilled in implementing lesson plans and fostering strong relationships with students and parents. Committed to enhancing educational outcomes through effective communication and creative problem-solving strategies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Buncombe County Schools
Weaverville, NC
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Implemented lesson plans to facilitate student learning across various subjects.
- Adapted instructional materials to meet diverse learning needs and styles.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teachers to support curriculum goals and student engagement.
- Communicated feedback on student progress to enhance educational outcomes.
- Developed relationships with students, promoting trust and respect in the classroom.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
Kids Ministry Assistant
Biltmore Church
Asheville, NC
09.2015 - 02.2021
- Coordinated ministry events, enhancing community engagement and participation.
- Developed and maintained schedules for church activities, ensuring efficient use of resources.
- Assisted in volunteer recruitment and training, fostering a supportive team environment.
- Created communication materials for outreach programs, increasing awareness of church initiatives.
- Streamlined administrative processes, improving workflow efficiency within the ministry team.
- Led small group discussions, promoting spiritual growth and community connections among participants.
- Mentored new volunteers, providing guidance and support to facilitate their integration into the ministry.
- Ensured smooth functioning of Sunday services through effective coordination of volunteers and resources.
- Developed strong relationships with church members, fostering a sense of community and belonging within the congregation.
- Facilitated communication between pastoral staff and congregation members by acting as a liaison for inquiries and concerns.
- Managed scheduling for pastors'' appointments and meetings, ensuring efficient use of time while minimizing conflicts or overlaps.
- Assisted in developing marketing materials like newsletters or bulletins that effectively communicated key messages from the ministry''s vision.
- Supported pastoral staff by managing daily administrative tasks, allowing them to focus on spiritual leadership.
- Coordinated volunteer recruitment efforts, matching interested individuals with appropriate service roles based on skills and passions.
- Prepared regular reports on ministry activities for presentation during board meetings or annual reviews.
- Managed inventory levels for supplies needed in various ministry areas, maintaining cost-effective purchasing practices.
- Participated in various outreach programs.
Preschool Teacher
Growing in Grace Preschool
Weaverville, NC
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Fostered a positive learning environment through effective classroom management techniques.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student progress and address individual needs.
- Organized and led engaging activities that promoted physical, emotional, and intellectual development.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
- Assisted and supervised 60-70 children through entire school day.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Buncombe Elementary
Weaverville, NC06.2009
Skills
Time management
Attention to detail
Excellent communication
Relationship building
Creative thinking
Teamwork and collaboration
Multitasking and organization
Organization and planning
Reporting and documenting
Creative problem solving
Activity management
Records management
Instructional strategies
Disciplinary procedures
Parent-teacher communication
Lesson implementation
Activity planning
Group instruction
Lesson plan implementation
Verbal and written communication
Classroom organization
Student engagement
Relationship building and management
Adaptable
- Time management
Additional Information
While being out of the full time workforce outside the home, I have maintained all skills while being a full time mom/homeschool educator. I have also been given the opportunity to volunteer as the Trail 45 Coordinator for Brookstone church from 2023-2025. While searching for a full time candidate for the position, I managed the volunteer schedule, curriculum, and helped plan various events for the Kids Ministry. While stepping out of that role, I still plan events for a small homeschool group that I started. I communicate weekly, reach out to local vendors and businesses to set up field-trips, lessons, etc. for our group of 30+ I just finished the 75 hour pre broker class with Kaplan Education. Although I have not passed the class exam, I have reached out to further the process with Cumbie and Trull. I feel my eagerness to learn and experience as an administrative assistant would be beneficial to your team. I look forward to hearing from you!
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Buncombe County Schools
08.2021 - 02.2022
Preschool Teacher
Growing in Grace Preschool
02.2021 - 07.2021
Kids Ministry Assistant
Biltmore Church
09.2015 - 02.2021
High School Diploma -
North Buncombe Elementary