Brandi Sorrell

5207 West Wedgewood Lane Muncie, IN 47304 Phone: (765)-289-1066 Cell: (765)-717-1398 Email: bsorrell3@ivytech.edu

A driven school-age before and after-school lead teacher, specializing in early childhood education. Commended for excellence in creating classroom competency. Exceptional ability to provide children with developmentally appropriate and stimulating classroom environments. Education and Credentials Ivy Tech Community College Muncie, IN Estimated Graduation date: August, 2013 Associate of Applied Science Early Childhood Education Dean's List in the Fall of 2011 and 2012 Core Qualifications

Excellent classroom management Interactive teaching/learning Group instruction Behavioral/cognitive skills development

Innovative lesson planning Life Guard/CPR/First-aid certified Active listening skills Positive atmosphere promotion

Teaching Experience Before and after-school lead teacher, 03/2012 - Current Apple Tree Child Development Center Muncie, IN

Developed and implemented hands-on learning experiences to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of
children participating in the before and after-school program.

Used variety of teaching techniques to encourage student critical thinking, social-interaction, and team
building. Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among a class of 15+ children. Maintained a highly-organized and creative classroom environment. Created and encouraged child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning. Implemented positive reinforcement and redirection, decreasing classroom disruptions significantly.

Certifications/Trainings Lifeguarding/ First Aid/ CPR/ AED Certificate, current Blood borne Pathogens Certificate, current Child Abuse Prevention Developmentally Appropriate Guidance Challenging Behaviors Nutrition & Wellness Inclusion

Foundations Diversity

Community Involvement East Central Chapter of Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children, 2013 Conference planning committee member, 2013 Volunteer, Scholastic Book Fair, 2013

Professional References: Emery Peck- School Age Child Care Director Apple Tree Child Development Center Work Phone: (765)-286-0616 Email: epeck@muncieymca.org Erin Donovan- Faculty, School of Education Ivy Tech Community College Work Phone: (765)-289-2291 ext.: 1734 Cell: (765)-212-0468 Email: edonovan2@ivytech.edu Rhonda Decker- Former Preschool Teacher Ball State University Cell: (765)-717-4737 Email: rdecker1020@aol.com Personal References: Jessica Gilliom- Business related Cell: (812)-618-8985 Email: Jess22gilly@hotmail.com Chelsea Smith- Assistant teacher Cell: (317)-407-5256 Email: cssmith4@bsu.edu Faith Paul- Business Related Cell: (765)-667-5667 Email: Faith_alexandrea1@yahoo.com