Whitney Braun

Instructional Leader, Educator, and Military Veteran with experience delivering standards-aligned instruction, strengthening curriculum effectiveness, and supporting diverse student populations within collaborative academic environments. Demonstrated success designing student-centered learning experiences, integrating literacy-based instructional strategies, and utilizing formative assessment data to improve classroom performance outcomes. Skilled in classroom leadership, curriculum planning, differentiated instruction, and cross-functional collaboration supporting school-wide academic objectives.

Recognized for fostering positive classroom cultures, promoting student engagement, and strengthening instructional consistency through collaborative team partnerships. Experienced in leading extracurricular athletic programs while mentoring students in academic and personal development environments. Currently pursuing advanced educational leadership preparation with long-term goals focused on school administration and organizational instructional leadership advancement.

6th Grade English Language Arts Teacher - The GLOBE Academy - Atlanta, GA

(2022-01)

Responsible for designing rigorous English Language Arts instruction, supporting literacy development, integrating cross-curricular learning initiatives, and strengthening student achievement within dual-language educational environments.

• Developed English Language Arts instruction aligned with Georgia standards, strengthening literacy comprehension, enhancing writing development, and supporting instructional excellence within dual-language classrooms.
• Implemented mentor-text instructional strategies supporting writing development, improving literacy engagement, strengthening analytical thinking, and encouraging stronger student communication skills.
• Designed cross-curricular instructional projects integrating literacy development, critical-thinking activities, and student-centered learning opportunities, enhancing classroom engagement while strengthening academic collaboration.
• Utilized instructional data to differentiate classroom learning strategies, supporting diverse student populations, strengthening educational outcomes, and improving individualized academic performance across classrooms.
• Collaborated with grade-level instructional teams to strengthen curriculum alignment, improve educational consistency, enhance classroom outcomes, and support school-wide instructional effectiveness through academic planning.

4th Grade Teacher - Genesis Innovation Academy - Atlanta, GA

(2018-01 - 2021-12)

Managed classroom instruction, delivered standards-based educational programs, facilitated individualized learning strategies, and supported student engagement initiatives promoting positive academic development and instructional achievement.

• Delivered standards-based classroom instruction across multiple academic subjects, strengthening student comprehension, enhancing educational consistency, and supporting academic achievement.
• Facilitated small-group and individualized instructional activities supporting differentiated educational development, improving classroom participation, strengthening learning comprehension, and encouraging greater student confidence.
• Promoted positive classroom behavior and student engagement initiatives, strengthening classroom culture, improving instructional effectiveness, and supporting collaborative learning environments focused on academic success.
• Supported diverse student learning requirements through student-centered educational strategies, enhancing instructional adaptability, strengthening communication effectiveness, and improving classroom participation.

4th Grade Teacher - Woodmont Charter School - Atlanta, GA

(2016-01 - 2018-12)

Directed classroom learning activities, implemented student-centered instructional strategies, strengthened classroom culture initiatives, and supported academic growth through relationship-focused educational leadership practices.

• Designed student-centered instructional lessons addressing diverse learning styles, strengthening classroom participation, enhancing instructional effectiveness, and improving student academic engagement.
• Built positive classroom cultures through relationship-focused educational leadership strategies, improving student collaboration, strengthening communication effectiveness, and supporting productive learning environments.
• Implemented instructional methodologies supporting individualized student development, enhancing classroom engagement opportunities, and promoting improved academic performance outcomes.
• Coordinated classroom learning activities supporting educational growth initiatives, strengthening instructional organization, improving student participation levels, and enhancing collaborative academic experiences.

Doctor of Education - Learning Sciences - University of Miami

Master of Arts in Teaching - Teaching - Mercer University (2025-12)

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education - Saint Leo University (2016-12)

Associate of Early Childhood Development - Early Childhood Development - Southwest Florida College (2014-12)