Travis Brown
Jackson
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Cape Girardeau Public Schools, excelling in curriculum development and data analysis to enhance student engagement. Successfully led initiatives to raise MAP scores through collaborative strategies and mentoring peers, fostering a positive learning environment and strong parent-teacher communication.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
5th Grade Teacher
Cape Girardeau Public Schools
Cape Girardeau
08.2008 - Current
- 2026 Cape Central Middle School Teacher of the Year
- 5th Grade Math Chair.
- Responsible for organizing the entire year of math: unit and lesson pacing, assessments, study guides, alignment with the curriculum, lessons to raise DOK, modifications for SPED, resources for using technology, and online AMI lessons.
- Working with colleagues on cooperative learning activities and strategies for improving student engagement.
- Mentor teacher responsible for helping beginning teachers develop classroom management and instructional skills.
- Leadership Committee: responsible for identifying best practices for integrating community involvement, communication with parents, building-wide schedules and calendars.
- Data Team: collaborating and using data to identify strategies to raise our MAP scores.
2nd Grade Teacher
Clearwater Elementary School
Piedmont
08.1999 - 07.2008
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards for second-grade curriculum.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student learning and collaboration.
- Implemented assessment strategies to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student behavior, progress, and classroom activities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curricular activities and share best teaching practices.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Administration
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO05-2018
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO05-1999
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Data analysis
- Student engagement
- Cooperative learning
- Mentoring peers
- Parent-teacher communication
- Raising MAP scores
- Positive Behavior Interventions
Timeline
5th Grade Teacher
Cape Girardeau Public Schools
08.2008 - Current
2nd Grade Teacher
Clearwater Elementary School
08.1999 - 07.2008
Master of Arts - Elementary Administration
Southeast Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Southeast Missouri State University