Brittni Winkler

1221 Fonterra Way | Carson City, NV 89701| 775-385-9910 | brittniwinkler@gmail.com

Professional Experience

Carson City School District 5th Grade Teacher Fremont Elementary School Carson City, NV
08/2018 – Present

 Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide

functions.
 Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices.
 Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards.
 Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
 Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards.
 Provide remote learning for a class of 25 students during the 2020 school year specializing in
digital programs such as Google Classroom, Flipgrid, Jamboard, Pear Deck, and Office 365.
 Create and implement classroom behavior expectations and support students with IEP’s and
special needs
 Personalized teaching methods to students based on learning styles, learning abilities, and
specific needs.

Carson City Health and Human Services WIC Program Specialist and Health Educator Carson City, NV
04/2017 - 05/2018
● Provided nutrition education, performed health assessments, and screened participants for
eligibility; scheduled appointments.
● Offered follow-up with families as required to maintain positive and consistent participation in
the program.
● Attended collaborative and partnership meetings as required.
● Prepared a variety of monthly and quarterly reports on activities and operations; gathered
statistical data.
● Provided training and education to families.
● Assisted in the development and implementation of program goals, objectives, priorities and
policies; identified resource needs; recommended policies and procedures.
● Developed cooperative partnerships with community based organizations and agencies that
enhanced the provision of services to clients.
● Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work.
● Demonstrated courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff in a
manner that promoted a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

Project Counselor: T.E.A.C.H. Nevada Scholarship Program Reno, NV 05/2014 – 02/2016

● Managed statewide scholarship recipient caseload for students enrolled at the College of
Southern Nevada, Great Basin College, Truckee Meadows Community College, Western Nevada
College, the University of Nevada, Reno, and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
● Provided advisement for students about Program requirements and policies, degree path
options and requisites, scholarship requirements, FAFSA submission processes, available college
resources, and strategies for academic success
● Performed outreach to early learning centers, high schools, and teachers in Reno and rural
counties to recruit new scholarship students and retain current recipients
● Resolved conflicts between scholarship recipients and participating centers or higher education
institutions including compensation and reimbursement conflicts, tuition payment scheduling,
and course scheduling while maintaining continuous, positive communication with students,
centers, and higher education institutions
● Assessed and measured incoming recipient and center scholarship data and information using
various software programs including Microsoft Office software and FileMaker Pro, which is used
in periodic reporting, and to set programmatic objectives and targets
● Actively contributed to committees such as The Nevada Association for the Education of Young
Children and the T.E.A.C.H. Advisory Board through contributing to the planning and logistics of
conference goals and designing and creating the conference program
● Launched new scholarship models and implemented programmatic changes to foster student
success and increase graduation rates
Teen Health Educator: The Family Resource Center Elko, NV 10/2013 – 4/2014
● Introduced and taught the Promoting Health among Teens! Health Education Program to
teenagers throughout the city and county; targeted at the adolescent ages 8-12
● Coordinated program expanse with collaborating schools, agencies, and businesses within Elko
County
● Increased awareness and acceptance of program via presentations, social media, collaboration
with Elko County School District and The Boys and Girls Club of Elko, evident by increasing
enrollment numbers for education program
● Compiled program data into center databases; submitted monthly reports based on collected
data and analysis

Substitute Teacher: Elko County School District K-12 Elko, NV 10/2012 –

04/2014

● Developed and applied effective classroom management skills throughout various grade levels
● Taught lesson plans that facilitated student learning and encouraged student participation
● Collaborated and coordinated with education staff and administration when necessary
● Reinforced skills such as goal setting, problem solving, and teamwork
● Followed policies and regulations in keeping attendance, progress reports, grades, IEP'S and
behavior reports

Legal Services Student Advocate: University of Nevada, Reno Reno, NV 08/2009 – 05/2011

● Advocated for students who were in need of guidance in dealing with University related legal
issues that included: Grade appeals, professor disputes, MIPC or DUI offenses, student housing
violations, and other University issues or legal needs
● Cultivated a venue for confident open and honest communication and peer support while
maintaining advocate/student professionalism
● Collaborated heavily with the University attorney to help counsel students who were in need of
legal advice
● Coordinated inter-departmental public/legal relations across University campus with all
personnel
● Prepared and presented advocacy cases on behalf of students to University faculty and
staff, and mediated group discussion sessions
● Worked actively with the Associated Students of Nevada (ASUN) to ensure student success in all
aspects while attending the University
● Assisted in creation and distribution of informative media and materials on behalf of UNR-ASUN
Legal Services
 Education & Certifications

State of Nevada Substitute Teaching License Current

Sierra Nevada College: MAT Program, ARL In Progress

Bachelor of Science: Secondary Education (Health Education) 2011

University of Nevada, Reno Reno, NV

Practicum Experience: Reed HS and Sparks Middle School 2010