Brielle Conley

2201 East Franklin Street Apt 208

Richmond, VA 23223
804-316-1061 • briellenconley@gmail.com • bconley.weebly.com

EDUCATION

Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T), | James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA | Present-May 2021
Elementary Education PreK-6
Bachelor of Science | James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA | May 2020
Major: Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies Minor: Elementary Education PreK-6 and Exceptional Education

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Student Teacher, Grade 5, Echo Lake Elementary School, Glen Allen, VA | January 2020- Present
• Taking on primary teaching responsibilities, co-teaching, and daily routines in the classroom
• Supporting students’ social emotional needs and well-being amid a global pandemic through a community-building
morning meeting and afternoon check-in
• Analyzing student data to implement intervention strategies
• Planning reading small group instruction based around instructional needs of students
• Integrating technology-based teaching in all subjects
• Attending professional development courses with other faculty
Practicum Student, Grade 5, Linville-Edom Elementary School, Linville, VA | September 2020-December 2020
• Applied literacy intervention techniques in small group reading instruction
• Implemented and planned literacy instruction that focused on comprehension, fluency and vocabulary through a virtual
learning format
• Cultivated a strong classroom community amid virtual learning and a pandemic
• Researched and created a Social Upheaval Toolkit with resources for parents, teachers, and students for maintaining mental
health amid social, socio-economic or family crises
Practicum Student, Grade 2, Cub Run Elementary School, Penn Laird, VA | January 2020-March 2020
• Constructed and executed a whole-class lesson in social studies, math and science content areas
• Created and implemented English small group reading instruction for English Language Learners that focused on phonics
and comprehension
• Planned number talks in order to promote students’ mental math skills and number sense
• Supported the lead teacher in executing various behavior management strategies
Practicum Student, Kindergarten, Riverbend Elementary School, Elkton, VA | September 2019-December 2019
• Assisted lead teacher with daily routines and worked one-on-one with students
• Created before, during and after reading activities during read aloud lessons
• Collected data to create and complete a multi-faceted child case study

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

Co-Speaker, NCSS Virtual Conference: Advancing Social Justice, National Council for the Social Studies, December 2020
• Presented the experience and findings of the Digging into Montpelier Course that focused on anti-racist teaching and place-
based learning alongside two professors and a colleague
• Encouraged and promoted place-based learning in elementary classrooms
Digging into Montpelier Cross-Disciplinary Course, James Madison University, Summer 2020
• Engaged in archeological digs and anti-racist education sessions at a week-long immersive experience on site at James
Madison’s Montpelier
• Participated in programming on how teachers can best use place-based learning to promote discussing counternarratives as
well as historical narratives in Social Studies curriculum
• Created a Curriculum Design Project to be an extension activity of the upcoming “Color Through a Child’s Eye” exhibit at
Montpelier that shared with teachers and families how they can continue important conversations about race in the home
and classroom through children’s literature and discussion
Cherokee Nation Head Start Volunteer, Alternative Spring Break, James Madison University, March 2019
• Promoted inclusivity and early intervention in a 6 week-4yrs classroom
• Implemented student interest and experience into lessons by participating in Cherokee National cultural programming
 • Fostered an environment of inclusivity and diversity

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Graduate Assistant, Early, Elementary, & Reading Education, James Madison University, August 2020-December 2020
• Planned, graded and coordinated class materials and assignments with department professors, department heads and
administration
• Created and posted educational content on program social media pages
• Completed research and coding on various areas of elementary literacy and other education-based topics
• Collaborated and edited an in-the-works cross-disciplinary literacy textbook alongside faculty authors
Unit Counselor, Kids Place Camp, Weinstein Jewish Community Center, June 2020-August 2020
• Lead a group of 20 campers in grades K-2 through various enriching activities for 9 weeks
• Implemented COVID-19 safety precautions to provide a safe environment for children
• Ensured the social-emotional needs of campers were being met amid a global pandemic
Kindergarten Unit Head, Camp Hilbert, Weinstein Jewish Community Center, June 2019-August 2019
• Lead the Kindergarten unit team of 5 counselors by creating a supportive and motivated team
• Designed and implemented developmentally focused and engaging activities for campers
• Implemented various behavior management strategies
• Served as a liaison between camp and camp families
Student Assistant, James Madison University Libraries, August 2019-March 2020
• Provided customer service to patrons regarding library services
• Served as a resource for patrons regarding library resources, databases, research or technology services
• Assisted with interlibrary loan and delivery services
Senior Counselor, Camp Hilbert, Weinstein Jewish Community Center, Summers of 2015-2018
• Developed engaging and kinesthetic programming for a group of 30+ children
• Served as a mentor for new counselors

CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentor, Spotswood Elementary School, August 2016-March 2020
• Committed two hours each week to mentor one student who receives speech services to work on reading, writing and self-
esteem
• Prepared enriching lessons and activities for each weekly meeting based on the needs of the student
Vice President of Member Experience, Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, Spring 2019-Fall 2019
• Planned and facilitated a conference of 150+ women in attendance
• Oversaw the Total Membership Education team
• Created and facilitated member development programming
• Served as member on the Executive Board
At-Large Senator, Student Government Association, James Madison University, Fall 2019-Spring 2019
• Served as a voice for the greater student body
• Promoted civic responsibility on the JMU campus
• Served as a member on the Communications Committee

CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAININGS

• Dyslexia Awareness Training, Virginia Department of Education, November 2020

• Activity-Based Support in Inclusive Preschool & School-Age Child Care Training, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, June 2020
• Introduction to Inclusive Child Care for Preschool and School-Age Children Training, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, June 2020
• Child Growth and Development from Infancy to School-Age Training, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, June 2020
• Child Maltreatment: A Guide for Child Care Training, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, June 2020
• Strategies for Helping Preschool and School-Age Children Develop Self-Help Skills in the Inclusive Child Care Setting Training,
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, June 2020
• Kappa Delta Pi Educators Conference, 2020
• Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED Certification, American Red Cross, June 2019
• Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research Certificate, Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative, January 2019
• Child Abuse & Neglect: Recognizing, Reporting and Responding for Educators, Virginia Department of Social Services,
December 2017