Brandie Flea has over 10 years of experience as a teacher and reading coach in Florida schools. She has a Masters in Education and is seeking a teaching position in Sarasota County. Her experience includes leading professional development, analyzing student data, coaching teachers, and implementing reading programs. She is well organized, reflective in her practice, and able to work with diverse students and colleagues.

1. B R A N D I E F L E E
126 Garden Lane - Sarasota, Florida
(813)951-0413- Brandieflee@gmail.com
O B J E C T I V E :
To obtain a teaching position in Sarasota County.
S U M M A R Y :
Reflective practitioner, experienced, and reliable Certified Teacher with 10+ years of experience working with diverse
populations. My extensive education and real-world employment have afforded me the opportunity to develop and
master the needed skills and techniques to educate and train a wide scope of students and teachers. Well organized
and proactive in keeping up with best practices. Exceptional ability to work along side children and colleagues to
accomplish common goals.
Professional Experience:
3rd Grade Teacher
Knights Elementary School
• Led Professional Development groups during faculty meetings on the topic of writing and vocabulary.
• Attended Hillsborough County Writing meetings and worked as a liaison between the county and the school.
• Acted as Professional Learning Community facilitator and 3rd grade team leader.
• Participated in and reflected on lessons with reading coach in order to improve practice.
• Consistently reflected and aggregated student’s growth in order to build success within in child’s needs.
• Monitored student’s reading conferences in order to help develop a love of reading.
K-5 Reading Coach
Anderson Elementary/Tinker Elementary School
Tampa, Florida 2009-2010
• Modeled lessons using scientifically-based reading materials and strategies for classroom teachers.
• Actively involved in the collection and the analysis of assessment data.
• Participated in coaching cycles and self reflection with reading coaches and co-teachers on an ongoing basis.
• Held individual reading data conferences with teachers to determine and support intervention and enrichment
needs.
• Delivered and implemented professional development in the areas of Comprehension Toolkit, DRA 2, Running
Records, EffectiveVocabulary Strategies,Writer's Workshop and McMillian McGraw-Hill’s Treasures.
• Attended and supported all grade levels in PLC meetings.
K - 5 R E A D I N G C O A C H
J U S T E L E M E N TA RY S C H O O L TA M PA , F L O R I DA 2 0 0 7 - 2 0 0 8
• Maintained a positive relationship with faculty, parents and students while holding them to a high standard of
achievement.
• Created and used a data wall to monitor student progress and determine explicit teaching needs.

2. • Conducted book studies
with faculty on Reading
with Meaning, Strategies
that Work, and Creating
Strategic Readers.
• Modeled and co-taught with ESE teachers to
ensure the success of the students with special
needs.
• Conducted focus meetings to drive
instruction.
• Participated in writing grant and represented Just Elementary at the Florida Reading Initiative Conference Training.
• Organized a "Family Reading Night" using grant-funded program, "Families Building Better Readers".
K - 5 R E A D I N G C OAC H
T W I N L A K E S E L E M E N TA RY S C H O O L TA M PA , F L O R I DA 2 0 0 6 - 2 0 0 7
• Researched and Designed Instructional Reading Calendar.
• Facilitated a Professional Learning Community as trained by Steve Barkley.
• Led academic referral meetings and grade level placement meetings.
• Participated in video taped peer modeling and coaching using the Comprehension Toolkit.
T E A C H E R 1 S T G R A D E
L E E E L E M E N TA RY S C H O O L TA M PA , F L O R I D A 2 0 0 3 - 2 0 0 4
• Implemented the Sunshine State Standards through engaging and meaningful learning experiences.
• Integrated all subjects through Reader's Theatre while providing opportunities to reinforce fluency and
comprehension.
• Communicated effectively with students, parents, and other colleagues on a regular basis.
• Co-planned with team leader on a weekly basis.
T E A C H E R 2 N D G R A D E
P H I L I P S H O R E E L E M E N TA RY S C H O O L TA M PA , F L O R I D A 2 0 0 2 - 2 0 0 6
• Modified curriculum to meet the diverse developmental needs of each unique student.
• Maintained a cooperative and professional relationship with parents and staff.
• Led small group tutoring after school hours.
• Planned and worked with ESE, ESOL, and Gifted teachers on a daily basis.
• Worked as a mentor for PNE program.

3. • Supervised a mentor from the University of Tampa in final internship.
• Served as second grade team leader.
• Designed and taught a summer reading camp to third graders at risk of retention.
Education:
Masters in Education, May 2015
Saint Leo University
Master of Literacy (K-12)
Bachelor of Science, August 2002
The University of Alabama,Tuscaloosa, Al
Special Education k-5, Elementary Education k-5, Preschool Education
R E F E R E N C E S
• Betty LouTurner- Retired Principal - Anderson Elementary - (813) 928-0116
• Shannon Bogle - District ResourceTrainer for Staff Development - (813) 842-8507
• Cheryl Jones - Reading Coach Supervisor - (813) 334-1996