Brandi Knight

Objective
A position utilizing child development and communication skills.

Education
Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies 3.002
University of Houston, Houston, Texas December 2014

Relevant Courses
Culture and Diversity, Prenatal and Infant Development, Human Ecology of Adult Development
Introduction to Sociology, Introduction to Psychology, Introduction to Human Development,
Education of Children with Disability, Child Development Practicum

Academic Projects
Assessment Portfolio, University of Houston, Houston, Texas, Spring 2013
 Developed three assessments to observe developmental skills of Pre-K3 children
 Analyzed data from the assessment to develop future plan for Pre-K3 children

National Association for the Education of Young Children Standard, University of Houston, Houston, Texas, Spring 2014
 Developed three lesson plans according to National Association for the Education of Young Children
Standards
 Implemented Lesson plan into group activities
 Addressed classroom behavior
Relevant Experience
Teacher, Harris County Department of Education -Pugh Head Start, Houston, Texas August 2018- present
 Provide differentiated instruction for children
 Plan a rich variety of activities within the curriculum that supports the children's growth within their social, cognitive,
language and physical development
 Utilize curriculum that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served
 Manage student behavior in the classroom by invoking approved disciplinary procedures

Teacher, Hearne Head Start, Hearne, Texas February 2017-July 2018

 Provide differentiated instruction for children
 Plan a rich variety of activities within the curriculum that supports the children's growth within their social, cognitive,
language and physical development
 Utilize curriculum that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served
 Manage student behavior in the classroom by invoking approved disciplinary procedures

Teacher, KinderCare Learning Center, Bryan, Texas January 2015-July 2017

 Supervise children with Child Supervision Record’s
 Developed a good rapport with children in order to cultivate a creative and encouraging atmosphere
 Incorporated group discussions and hands-on activities to consolidate important concepts, stimulate independent
thought, and imagination, and foster a fun and social environment
 Utilize curriculum that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served
 Manage student behavior in the classroom by invoking approved disciplinary procedures

Adult Protective Service Intern, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Houston, Texas, May 2014-August 2014
 Interview peers to obtain information
 Gather information from clients and collaterals to assess the needs of the elderly and persons with a disability
 Provided unmet needs to clients based on assessment
 Collaborate with community entitles to obtain resource information to alleviate abuse, neglect and exploitation of the
elderly or persons with a disability
Experience
Deli Clerk, Kroger's, Houston, Texas March 2013-Febuary 2015
 Provide overview of new hires
 Communicate and coordinate with internal departments
 Guide customers through the completion of order forms
 Respond promptly to customer inquires
 Organize workflow to meet customer timeframes
Activities and Interests
 Aided Pre-K3 in language Arts, Arts and Craft, and Centers, August 2013- December 2013
 Aided Pre-K4 in Reading, Arts and Crafts, Mathematics, and Reading, January 2014-May 2014
 Tutored peers in Mathematics Courses, August 2009- June 201