BROOKE HITT

320 Avenida Costanso, San Clemente, CA 92672

Brookehitt96@gmail.com
(9 4 9)- 63 7- 92 26

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Graduated May 2019, GPA: 3.87
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
CLAD - Smartboard Training - Reading and Math Intervention - American Sign Language
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Long Term Substitute Extended Learning Teacher-CUSD 08/2020-Present
Truman Benedict Elementary School - 1st Grade
• Led virtual learning utilizing Canvas and daily Zoom meetings
• Given title of Lead First Grade XL Teacher for extended learning
• Established daily lesson plans in Science, Social Studies, Language Arts and Math
• Generated enrichment activities to support students in ELA and math
• Served in reopening of schools and transitioned back to in-person learning
• Led in person lessons outside in tents and in masks
• Engaged in weekly meetings with First Grade teaching team to create cohesive education for students
• Utilized PBIS strategies in the classroom through positive reinforcement
Substitute Teacher/Long Term Substitute Teacher- Orange County, CA 01/2020-06/2020
CUSD/Clarence Lobo Elementary School - 2nd Grade
• Developed daily lesson plans including Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science
• Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress
• Utilized Math Expressions, Wonders Reading, and FOSS programs for daily curriculum
• Administered iReady and DIBELS tests and evaluated student data
• Built a positive rapport with students, staff members, and parents
• Collaborated with grade level teachers to create daily lesson plans and assessed comprehension
• Effectively taught students of varied academic/age levels and diverse cultural backgrounds
• Instructed classes of as many as 30 students across K-12th grade
Montessori on the Lake Elementary School, Lake Forest, CA 07/2019-12/2020
D’Angon Academy - ESL Teaching Internship-Ages 5-9
• A five-month ESL teaching internship
• Instructed English as a Second Language and tailored lessons according to student needs
• Facilitated and differentiated small group activities emphasizing critical learning
• Taught relevant English lessons focusing on building fluency with a variety of language learners
Shepardson Elementary School- Fort Collins, CO 01/2019-05/2019
Student Teaching - Kindergarten
• Differentiated lessons according to Kindergarten students’ interests, strengths, and needs
• Collaborated with coworkers to develop lesson plans
• Led small group instruction through reading and with the PAST assessment
• Facilitated new assessment in Phonological Awareness
• Communicated with families in person and with a weekly newsletter
• Conducted parent-teacher conferences
• Attended IEP team process and implemented individualized special education interventions
• Utilized PBIS strategies in the classroom.
Shepardson Elementary School- Fort Collins, CO 08/2018-12/2019
Reading & Math Intervention – Kindergarten & 3 Grade rd

• Adopted math intervention strategies to work one on one with a 3rd Grader
• Guided five kindergarten students with Phonological Awareness and reading intervention approaches
• Successfully supported student to meet grade level requirements
 References

Mike Brandt
Principal
Truman Benedict Elementary School
mkbrandt@capousd.org
949-498-6617

Rebecca Bailey
Assistant Principal
Truman Benedict Elementary School
rlbailey@capousd.org
949-235-1155

Cindy Anderson
1st Grade Teacher/Supervisor
Truman Benedict Elementary School
cianderson@capousd.org
949-338-2895

Cheryl Sampson
Principal
Clarence Lobo Elementary School
casampson@capousd.org
949-366-6740

Andie Kirkwood
Kindergarten Teacher (Mentor Teacher)
Shepardson Elementary
akirkwood@psdschools.org
970-488-4544

Alissa Poduska
Principal, Shepardson STEM Elementary
apoduska@psdschools.org
970-488-4526

Jody Drager
Professor
Center for Educator Preparation
Jody.Drager@colostate.edu
970-491-4669