Brooke Baxter
Contact Professional Summary
1033 NE Pepperwood Dr.
Grants Pass, OR 97526
541-441-1958
brookielynn717@hotmail.com
https://bbaxterportfolio.weebly.com/
Education
Master of Education in Elementary
Education- expected April 2020
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix,
Arizona
4.0 GPA
Bachelor of Arts in Child and
Family Studies
Portland State University, Portland,
Oregon
Compassionate, caring, and passionate teacher with 4 years’ experience in
varying grade levels from Preschool- 12th grade, with a variety of experience
teaching computer classes to different grade levels, teaching a high school
health class, and instructing a leadership class to high school students. I am
currently teaching first grade and have a desire to see students succeed
academically, socially and emotionally. I work well with people of all ages and
have learned to be reflective in my work, willing to adjust to make the
necessary changes on a daily basis to see my students succeed in their
differing learning endeavors.
Experience
September 2016- Present
Teacher • New Hope Christian School • Grants Pass, OR
Collaborated with other teachers to coordinate social activities and field trips
in alignment with curriculum. Communicated frequently with parents,
students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive
reinforcement strategies. Graded and evaluated student assignments, tests
and course work. Prepared lesson plans according to assessment of student
needs and learning ability. Created and implemented daily lesson plans and
unit studies in various grade levels and subjects over the last four years,
currently in a first-grade classroom. Completed continuing education and in-
service courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and
developments in education. Held conferences with parents to address
questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
November 2008- September 2016
Homemaker • Grants Pass, OR
Transported children to and from school, activities and appointments.
Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with
necessities. Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events. Kept
household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and
completed weekly grocery shopping.
September 2007- September 2008
Youth Ministries Coordinator • Grants Pass Campus Life • Grants
Pass, OR
Outreach to males and females between 14 to 18 years of age. Light clerical
work for the agency. Provided supervision and logistics for teens on outings.
Coordinated event schedules for fundraiser.

August 2005- August 2007

Group Life Coordinator II • Oregon Youth Authority/Rogue Valley
Youth Correctional Facility • Grants Pass, OR
Provided services to males between 12 to 25 years of age in the milieu.
Provided support and supervision to youth in a daily living environment
including directing and instructing youth in daily living tasks, such as cleaning
and meal preparation. Interacted with and de-escalated disruptive youth.
Observed and utilized electronic health records to document youth
performance and behavior on a daily and monthly basis. Co-facilitated
cognitive behavioral groups on a weekly basis, including stress management
groups. Co-facilitated Drug and Alcohol groups on a weekly basis.

Key Skills
 Proficient in Computer-based software,
including Word, PowerPoint, and Google Apps.
 Lesson Planning
 Group Instruction
 Time management
 Team collaboration
 Organizational skills
 Problem-solving skills
 Classroom management
 Outstanding social skills
 Interpersonal skills

References upon Request