Brigitte Mallen
Santo Domingo
Summary
Resourceful and innovative Instructional Designer with over 2 years of experience in in-class and e-learning and curriculum development for wide variety of cultural and professional and educational backgrounds. Offering insightful analysis of content and design to create value-added learning programs that achieve desired educational and business outcomes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders and assess learning needs.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
American School of Santo Domingo
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Implemented classroom management strategies that maintained a structured yet nurturing environment conducive to learning.
- Designed differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and ensure all students were engaged.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
Visual Art Class Assistant(Summer Program)
Kids Chavon
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Prepared classrooms daily for optimal learning conditions including clean spaces, organized supplies, and appropriate technology setup.
- Introduced digital art tools and software into the classroom environment, broadening students'' skill sets and preparing them for future in arts.
- Mentored students on developing their personal artistic styles while building a strong foundation in technical skills.
- Provided visual arts equipment and tools to facilitate creation of drawings, paintings, sculptures, printmaking, collages, crafts and other projects.
Junior Teacher/ Teacher Assistant
American School of Santo Domingo
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities into daily lesson plans.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making to inform instructional planning, ensuring lessons aligned with state standards and addressed areas of need within the curriculum.
- Led parent-teacher conferences with professionalism and sensitivity, addressing concerns directly while providing actionable feedback for improvement at home.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Universidad Iberoamericana
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic07.2024
Cap Cana Heritage School
01.2020
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Activity Planning
- Records Management
- Multi-Subject Instruction
- IEP understanding
- Behavior Management
- Instructional Strategies
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Activity management
- Storyboard creation
- Visual Communication
- Concept Development
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Microsoft Suite
- Microsoft Forms
- Canva
Additional Information
In 20203, I worked with elementary students, implementing the Lucy Calkins and Everyday Mathematics curriculum. Between 2020 and 2023, I had the pleasure of working in preschool with the Reggio Emilia approach.
Languages
Spanish, English
Native language
Affiliations
- Pediaben Primavera Fest
- Mercadillo: Fundacion Forjando Un Futuro
- Color Vibe
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
American School of Santo Domingo
01.2024 - Current
Visual Art Class Assistant(Summer Program)
Kids Chavon
07.2023 - 07.2023
Junior Teacher/ Teacher Assistant
American School of Santo Domingo
08.2022 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Universidad Iberoamericana
Cap Cana Heritage School
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