Bryant Brunz
Mankato
Summary
I am an eager and passionate educator with a vast array of experiences. As an educator, I prioritize building relationships, trust, and safety with all students and staff. I am poised and dedicated to enabling growing young minds to achieve their goals. My expertise is in relationship building, organization, curriculum implementation, problem solving, leadership, and strong communication.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
English 9th/10th Teacher
Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial Secondary
08.2023 - Current
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning in a 9th/10th grade classroom.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learner needs, ensuring all students had equal access to education opportunities.
- Member of PBIS Tier 1 Leadership Team
- Member of Academic Review Leadership Team
- Department Head Leader (English)
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to remain current on educational trends and research-based strategies for instruction.
Board Member
Mankato Basketball Association
07.2023 - Current
- Fostered collaboration among board members, promoting open communication and shared decision making.
- Collaborated with other board members to develop and execute programs and initiatives to advance organizational mission.
- Prepared and presented reports to inform board on organizational progress and goals.
- Ran and organized youth tryouts for Mankato Basketball 3rd-8th grade teams.
Student Teacher
Erika Gustafson ( Middle School Mentor Teacher)
03.2023 - Current
Basketball Camp Instructor
Mankato West High School
06.2020 - Current
- Mentored other camp coaches/instructors.
- Created/Lesson planned all camps with a variety of detailed workouts, skill work, and team building activities.
- Instructed camps with boys and girls from ages 5-17 years old.
Basketball Coach
Mankato West High School
01.2020 - Current
- 7th Grade B Coach - 2020
- 9th Grade A Coach - 2020-2022
- 10th Grade Coach 2022- Current.
- Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
Guest Service Team Member
Kwik Trip
06.2019 - Current
- Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
Youth Baseball Umpire
Mayba Baseball
05.2014 - Current
- Have umpired games within the ages 5-18 years old.
Student Teacher, Third Grade
Dustin Lenhoff (Mentor Teacher)
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Student Teacher, Grade 1
Kelly Bjorklund (Mentor Teacher)
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Facilitated discussions and activities to promote student collaboration and engagement.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Minnesota State University - Mankato
Mankato, MN05.2023
Minor - Middle School Communication Arts And Literature
Minnesota State University - Mankato
Mankato, MN05.2023
Skills
- Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessments
- Bridges in Mathematics
- Number Corner
- IEP Meetings
- Support English Language Learners
- Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS)
- Response To Intervention (RTI)
- Professional Learning Community (PLC)
- Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
- IXL
- SeeSaw
- Google Slides
- Microsoft Word
- Schoology
- Clever
- Infinite Campus
- StudySync
References
Mr. Jon Graff
Superintendent
Saint Peter Public School District
St. Peter, MN
jgraff@stpeterschools.org
507-720-5118
Mr. Mike Thofson
Principal
Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial Secondary School
mthofson@isd2071.org
507-317-8057
Dr. Teri Preisler
Minnesota State University Professor
Minnesota State University
Mankato, MN
teri.preisler.3@mnsu.edu
507-340-8255
Jeremy Drexler
Head Varsity Basketball Coach
Mankato West High School
Mankato, MN
JDrexl2@isd77.org
507-276-0287
Timeline
English 9th/10th Teacher
Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial Secondary
08.2023 - Current
Board Member
Mankato Basketball Association
07.2023 - Current
Student Teacher
Erika Gustafson ( Middle School Mentor Teacher)
03.2023 - Current
Student Teacher, Third Grade
Dustin Lenhoff (Mentor Teacher)
11.2022 - 04.2023
Student Teacher, Grade 1
Kelly Bjorklund (Mentor Teacher)
09.2022 - 10.2022
Basketball Camp Instructor
Mankato West High School
06.2020 - Current
Basketball Coach
Mankato West High School
01.2020 - Current
Guest Service Team Member
Kwik Trip
06.2019 - Current
Youth Baseball Umpire
Mayba Baseball
05.2014 - Current
Minor - Middle School Communication Arts And Literature
Minnesota State University - Mankato
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Minnesota State University - Mankato
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