Brynn hilsenbeck

EDUCATOR

610.216.3155 brynn.hilsenbeck@gmail.com Easton, PA 18040

15 May 2018

Easton Area School District

1801 Bushkill Drive
Easton, PA 18040

To Whom it May Concern:

As a graduate of the Easton Area School District, I know the many wonderful resources it has to offer
as well as the great role diversity plays within all of its schools. This is the reason I am very interested in
applying for the Elementary level postings within the Easton Area School District. I am a recent
college graduate of Saint Francis University as of December, 2016. I am confident that my education
and experiences will contribute to the quality education your schools offer its young students.

Teaching has always been my passion. I firmly believe that every child is entitled to an enriching
education, respect, and professionalism. My goal is to motivate students to bring out their inner
strengths, abilities, and self-confidence to help them succeed and reach their potential. I aim to
provide a stimulating learning environment that fosters confidence and reflects my students’ unique
learning abilities. I also enjoy utilizing technology with my students. In today’s classroom technology
plays a vital role and our students love learning this way. I work towards bringing these experiences
as well as hands-on activities to my students.

Along with my skills, I will bring a creative, positive energy, accompanied by a desire and willingness
to work with others to achieve a common goal. I believe it takes team work within the school in order
to provide the best educational experience for our students. I have successfully demonstrated these
skills and qualities while student teaching in a first-grade learning support classroom. I have also
shown flexibility and commitment to education while teaching in the Easton Area District’s
elementary schools as a long term substitute teacher.

I am eager for the opportunity to continue to pursue my passion for teaching. Thank you for your
consideration, and I look forward to sharing how my experiences would benefit the students and
families within the school district.

Respectfully yours,

Brynn Hilsenbeck
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CERTIFICATION
STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
Pre-K- 4th Teacher Certification
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION
Saint Francis University
Loretto, PA | December 2016
STUDY ABROAD
Saint Francis University
Ambialet France Campus
Ambialet, France Spring 2014
EASTON AREA HIGH SCHOOL
Easton PA, June 2012
AWARDS
PHI ETA SIGMA NATIONAL
HONOR SOCIETY
2013-Current
KAPPA DELTA PHI
INTERNATIOANL HONOR
SOCIETY IN EDUCATION
2016 – Current
brynn.hilsenbeck@gmail.com Easton, PA 18040
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
 Recent elementary education graduate from Saint Francis
University with Pre-K- 4th grade teacher certification
 Utilizes effective and efficient methods of teaching while
focusing on the individual needs of each student
 Dedicated and hardworking instructional leader with excellent
communication skills and organization abilities
 Skilled practitioner who continues to expand knowledge of
current best practices through professional development
EXPERIENCE
Long Term Substitute: Kindergarten | Shawnee
ELEMENTARY
FEB. 2018 – JUNE 2018 | EASTON, PA
 Gathered and assessed data by way of progress monitoring
using the DIBELS assessments
 Planned and incorporated lessons using the Wonders and My
Math curriculum
 Third trimester report cards
 Skills group planning team using Step-By-Step
 Took control of all responsibilities associated with previous
teacher’s duties, including all Special Education meetings,
parent communication, and faculty responsibilities.
Long Term Substitute: 2nd Grade | Shawnee ELEMENTARY
AUG. 2017 – JAN. 2018 | EASTON, PA
 Parent teacher conferences
 First trimester report cards
 Used effective classroom management strategies to support
successful leaning environment
 Worked collaboratively with ESL teacher to modify instruction
and support English Learning Students in the classroom
Leadership EXPERIENCE{continued}
EDUCATION CLUB VICE
PRESIDENT building substitute | Paxinosa ELEMENTARY
2015-2016 MARCH 2017 – JUNE 2017 | EASTON, PA
 Gathered and assessed data by way of progress monitoring
using the DIBELS assessments
THETA PHI ALPHA: EXECUITIVE
 Used the Read Naturally program to help with students
BOARD, NEW MEMBER
reading fluency
EDUCATOR
 Worked as a teacher substitute in all grade levels at the
Fall 2015 elementary level

THETA PHI ALPHA: SISTERHOOD STUDENT TEACHER | CAMBRIA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CHAIR AUG. 2016 – DEC. 2016 | CARROLTOWN, PA
2015-2016  Enhanced student engagement for learning through
maintaining collaborative learning classroom environment
 Developed lessons and instruct 1st grade learning support
PROFESSIONAL classroom
 Created developmentally appropriate lesson plans based on
REFERENCES
the PA Common Core Standards
 Effectively incorporated technology via Promethean boards,
Josephine Galloway iPads, and QR codes
PRINCIPAL  Used differentiation and modifications when creating lesson
plans for individual students
SHAWNEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
 Designed a three week long interactive thematic science unit
P: 610.829.5712 that allowed students to engage their senses
E: gallowayj@eastonsd.org  Established rapport with students and parents though multiple
ways including parent/teacher conferences, written letters,
Meghan Schurz newsletters, and face to face interaction
TEACHER
Conferences/trainings
SHAWNEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
 Active Shooter Training, October 2016
P: 610.417.7355  Putting the Pieces Together Autism Conference, April 2016
E: schurzm@eastonsd.org  Coached in Step-By-Step Learning
 PSSA Certification, March 2017
MELISSA PEPETTI  DIBELS Assessment
 GRADE Assessment
STUDENT TEACHING COORDINATOR
 STAR Training
SAINT FRANCIS UNIVERSITY
P: 814.472.3915 Additional skills
E: mpeppetti@francis.edu  IEP Writer
 Smartboard and Promethean Board
 iPad
 Educational websites and technology
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EDUCATOR

610.216.3155 brynn.hilsenbeck@gmail.com Easton, PA 18040

Professional references

JOSEPHINE GALLOWAY
School Principal
Shawnee Elementary School
P: 814.344.6274
E: gallowayj@eastonsd.org

Meghan Schurz
2 n d grade teacher
Shawnee Elementary School
E: schurzm@eastoned.org

Kathleen Gensheimer
Enrichment teacher
Easton Area School District
E: gensheimerk@eastonsd.org

Tammy Hetzel
Librarian
Cheston Elementary
E: hetzelt@eastonsd.org