Brittany Lewis Shadow Creek Pkwy #433, Pearland, TX (C)

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1 Education/Certification Brittany Lewis Shadow Creek Pkwy #433, Pearland, TX (C) M.Ed. BA Minor Master Technology Teacher Certificate Teacher Certificate Curriculum and Instruction with Technology Specialization Houston Baptist University, Houston, TX, 2011 Sociology, University of Houston, Houston, TX, 2008 African-American Studies, University of Houston, Houston, TX, 2008 Texas, (In Progress) 4-8 Math, Texas Administrative and Leadership Experience , Houston, TX, October 2012-Present Instructional Technology Specialist - Develop differentiated technology training for teachers and school staff in a wide variety of instructional applications for the purpose of achieving school's instructional goals, enhancing staff productivity, and improving student learning - Provide Professional Development opportunities for staff in the area of technology - Act as the liaison between the school staff and division-wide technology resources and as the technology point of contact for the school - Assess software and hardware problems, implementing basic solutions, and coordinating repairs with identified service partners - Act as an on-site consultant, advising in all aspects of instructional technology and providing just-in-time support for school staff members in the areas of curriculum connections, troubleshooting, and appropriate use of software - Provide Professional Development opportunities for staff in the area of technology - Assist instructors in creating lessons that effectively integrate technology - Maintain usability of campus technology through troubleshooting and request repairs - Assist with inventory of campus technology - Supervise allocation of the school s technology budget to support the IB initiative Campus Testing Coordinator - Develop and coordinate a campus plan for testing - Designate Test Administrators and Hall Monitor assignments - Ensure security of test materials and certification of storage area at the campus - Work with Special Education Chair and Language Proficiency Assessment Committee Coordinator to ensure that students are administered the appropriate assessments - Oversee all testing procedures and security - Schedule & conduct training sessions for school staff on each specific test administration including general test security - Attend training sessions for state and district-mandated test programs managed by District Student Assessment - Report test irregularities/incidents in writing to the Principal and Student Assessment Dept. - Order, verify, and return shipment of test materials

2 Additional Roles International Baccalaureate Design Team Lead - Facilitate implementation of lesson plans that utilize technology and inspire human ingenuity - Collaboration with IB design instructors to ensure compliance with IB design guidelines Campus Safety Coordinator - Act as a campus liaison between Fondren MS and Houston ISD safety department to ensure school compliance with codes and regulations - Schedule monthly fire drills and complete required paperwork - Create a "Shelter in place" plan and oversee its practices - Maintain campus evacuation plans Site-Based Decision Making Committee Member - Work with a team of educators and community members to discuss and address issues occurring on the school campus as well as faculty concerns Prospective Faculty Interview Team - Observe and provide feedback for sample teaching lessons - Provide technology inquiry to determine the interviewee ability to effectively integrate technology into curriculum Pershing Middle School, Houston, TX, January 2009-May 2012 Grade Level Team Lead, Collected, analyzed, and reviewed standardized test data with team - Reviewed TAKS scores and implemented best test strategies for at-risk students - Facilitated grade level meetings - Liaison between grade level and department chair - Collaborated with Professional Learning Committee to establish and implement school-wide professional learning model - Collaborated with grade level teachers to assure students learning - Worked with teachers to implement teaching strategies that will ensure student achievement in this program - Developed and facilitate curriculum aligned with TEKS for department to follow - Observed, evaluated, and offered instructional and professional feedback for staff - Modeled math lessons for other team teachers - Planned math professional development with department chair for the department Master Technology Teacher Internship, August 2010-December Conducted various interviews with key personnel to gain knowledge on school based technology and its various effective uses. - Successfully created and completed an internship plan tailored to meet the duties for a technology mentor. - Completed various case studies on best practices, student needs, and education trends. - Analyzed individual teacher classroom data for positive and negative effects of efficient technology use within the curriculum. - Served as a mentor for teachers needing help implementing and understanding technology uses and best practices. - Participated in mentor development activities at both Houston Baptist University and on the Pershing Middle School campus. - Served as a mentee to the campus Information Technology professional. - Participated with in-depth studies on how to implement effective change in schools. - Engaged in community outreach activities. Lead Program Coordinator, Facilitated meetings with a committee of teachers to spearhead the school s black history program. - Contacted universities nation-wide to obtain school and scholarship information for students. - Created a digital survey for faculty, parents and students to review the program, then analyzed the data for more effective future programs. Page 3

3 Student Group Activity Coordinator, Cheer - Conducted cheerleading workshops and try-outs. - Supervised cheerleaders at all practices, games, competitions, and contest. - Teach and choreograph cheers, chants, and routines. - Worked directly with Pershing MS faculty and parents to engage participants in community service projects. Step Team - Worked along with another faculty member in the creation of the school s first ever step team including logo, motto, and purpose. - Act as mentor to middle school aged girls. - Facilitated several days of workshops and try-outs. - Worked along side parents of members to develop community service opportunities for the team Teaching/Classroom Experience Math Teacher, Pershing Middle School, Houston, TX, Attend and participate in department and faculty meetings hosted by school administration. - Work with my grade level department to create lessons and plans based on the TEKS and best practices. - Create a comforting and safe classroom for students to learn and develop. - Facilitate in the learning of 5 groups of students learning of the 7 th and/or 8 th grade math TEKS. - Engage students in higher level questioning to push their learning experience further. - Effectively communicate goals and expectations with students and parents. - Maintain a website with current information regarding the classroom for students, parents and faculty to see. - Attend cluster and parent meetings to develop plans that will best service the student s education. Long-Term Associate Teacher, Paul Revere Middle School, Houston, TX, Attend and participate in department and faculty meetings hosted by school administration. - Work with my grade level department to create lessons and plans based on the TEKS and best practices. - Create a comforting and safe classroom for students to learn and develop. - Facilitate in the learning of 5 groups of students learning of the 7 th and/or 8 th grade math TEKS. - Engage students in higher level questioning to push their learning experience further. - Aided in the set-up of the school s polling location for the presidential election. AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Tutor, Westbury High School, Houston, TX, Helped students understand math concepts. - Worked with a team of tutors and the AVID teachers to develop programs to help students understand the college application process. - Developed and taught mini lessons on the importance of education. - Prepared and facilitated a student field trip to the University of Houston and Black Holocaust museum where students attended a presentation on young minority leaders that have changed the world. Page 4

4 Additional Training/Professional Development - International Baccalaureate training, Fondren MS, TX, October 2012 May 2013 (monthly) - International Baccalaureate Observations and Training, San Diego, CA, March Fierce Conversations, Fierce, Inc., Fondren MS, TX, February The Leader in Me, Franklin Covey Lighthouse Schools, Houston, TX, November Plasco Training, Fondren MS, TX, October TPRI/Tejas LEE ipod Touch Training, Houston ISD, TX, September Dual Language Summer Institute, Houston ISD, TX, July Spring Board Training, Houston ISD, Houston, TX, May Developing Distance Education Programs, Houston Baptist University, Houston, TX, July Education Symposium, Houston Baptist University, Houston, TX, Spring Middle Schools Conference, New Orleans, LA, Fall Developing Curriculums and the UBD model, Houston Baptist University, Houston, TX, Fall Rigor and Relevance Houston ISD, Houston, TX, October Pre-AP MS Math Fall Seminar Rice University, Houston, TX, November Teaching Gifted and Talented Students Houston ISD, Houston, November Differentiated Instruction: Chunking-it Houston ISD, Houston, TX, April Texas Computer Education Association Conference, Austin, TX, Spring Data Driven Decisions. The Kilgo Method Sharpstown H.S., Houston, TX, Fall 2009 Presentations - Lewis, B. (2013, January). Using your CPS effectively. Professional Development,, Houston, TX - Lewis, B. (2013, January). Utilizing your MobiView. Professional Development,, Houston, TX - Lewis, B. (2012, October). Let the Technology work for you. Professional Development, Fondren Middle School, Houston, TX - Lewis, B. (2011, November). Oppositional Defiant Disorder: What is it and how can we help? Presentation for graduate and undergraduate students, Houston Baptist University, Houston, TX - Lewis, B. (2011, April). Visual Images and Keywords in the Secondary Math Classroom. Presentation for graduate students, Houston Baptist University, Houston, TX - Lewis, B. (2011, March). Instructional Technology for the 21 st Century Classroom. Presentation to teachers and School of Education students, Education Symposium, Houston Baptist University, Houston, TX. - Lewis, B. (2011, July). Children of Divorce: What they Need you to Know. Presentation for graduate students, Houston, Baptist University, Houston, TX - Lewis, B. (2010, November). Jewish Culture and Educational Applications. Presentation for graduate students, Houston Baptist University, Houston, TX Professional Affiliations - Texas Computer Education Association, 2009 & Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, 2007-present - Houston Alumni Organization, 2009-present o Member of a Sub-Group Board of Directors - National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Page 5

5 References Karissa Ogle, Dean of Instruction Maat Latham, Special Education Department Chair Deidra Conner, Math Instructional Specialist Page 6