Brandi Landis
Joplin,MO
Summary
Dedicated educator with 28 years experience fostering positive relationships with students, parents, and staff. Self-motivated with growth mindset and belief in holding high expectations for self and others. Experienced teacher who is a detail oriented, encouraging leader, able to inspire, encourage, and support stakeholders.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Title I Literacy Teacher
Joplin Schools-Kelsey Norman Elementary
08.2021 - 05.2025
- Implemented targeted literacy lessons.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement, maintained data, and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Worked alongside classroom teachers to provide guidance and assistance where needed.
Elementary Educator
Joplin Schools-Kelsey Norman Elementary
12.1996 - 07.2021
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff via phone calls, emails, written notes, and various communication apps.
- Served as a mentor teacher to first and second year teachers, providing encouragement and feedback.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers.
- Served on a variety of committees focusing on leadership and curriculum development for the Joplin School District.
- Implemented and evaluated curricula to determine their effectiveness.
- Established and communicated clear objectives to all stakeholders.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Monitored and evaluated students’ performance, behavior and social development.
- Met with stakeholders to discuss student progress and specify and prioritize resource needs.
- Troubleshot, brainstormed and collaborated with parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students’ behavioral and academic struggles.
- Adapted teaching methods, instructional materials, and lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Administration (Elementary)
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO05-2014
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO08-2003
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education Early Childhood
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO12-1996
Skills
- Communication
- Leadership
- Organization
- Active listening and problem solving
- Time management
- Multi-tasking
- Efficiency under pressure
- Monitoring
Timeline
Title I Literacy Teacher
Joplin Schools-Kelsey Norman Elementary
08.2021 - 05.2025
Elementary Educator
Joplin Schools-Kelsey Norman Elementary
12.1996 - 07.2021
Master of Science - Educational Administration (Elementary)
Missouri State University
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education Early Childhood
Missouri Southern State University
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