Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Credentials And Skills
Curriculum Development
Professional Development
Accomplishments
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Brooke Schmidt

Hinsdale

Summary

With over 15 years of experience as a dedicated educator and team leader, I am seeking to transition into the corporate sector to apply my strengths in leadership, training, and strategic development. I have consistently driven performance through data-informed decision-making, curriculum innovation, and cross-functional collaboration. I have led professional development for staff of up to 80, spearheaded district-wide instructional initiatives, and achieved measurable student growth—demonstrating my ability to lead, communicate, and deliver results in high-stakes environments. I am eager to bring this experience into a corporate development role where I can contribute to organizational growth, foster team success, and continue to lead with purpose and impact.

Supporting professionals throughout implementation phases, specializing in working with educators

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Kindergarten Teacher | Team Leader

Drexel Elementary School
01.2010 - Current
  • Directed a team of educators in a high-performing, high-poverty Title I school, leading daily strategy meetings, aligning team goals, and ensuring seamless communication between school and district leadership.
  • Collaborated with K–2 educators to identify instructional gaps and co-develop targeted interventions in ELA and math.
  • Served on both School and District Improvement Leadership Teams, contributing to strategic initiatives that improved performance outcomes for ELL and underserved student populations.
  • Designed and implemented the district’s remote learning strategy in Spring 2020, ensuring instructional continuity and equity.
  • Achieved 90% student proficiency in winter ELA and math benchmarks during the 2020–21 school year through a blended learning model.
  • Initiated and spearheaded overhaul of ELA scope and sequence during 19-20 school year.
  • 85% of current grade level students meeting benchmark expectations despite pandemic remote instruction after ELA redesign.
  • Collaboratively planned with a team of service providers to meet the diverse needs of all students.
  • Created and implemented assessment systems to track growth, inform instruction, and communicate outcomes to stakeholders including parents, administrators, and district leaders.
  • Delivered 238% and 241% annual student growth in mathematics in 2024 and 2025, respectively, using data-driven instruction and the iReady platform.
  • Spearheaded the redesign of the kindergarten ELA scope and sequence, which became a model for other grade levels and led to 85% of students meeting benchmarks during remote instruction.
  • Consistently collaborated with colleagues to design standards aligned curriculum.
  • Trained colleagues on integrating technology into instruction and led workshops on the math workshop model and adult learning strategies.
  • Developed and led professional development sessions for 40+ staff on digital diagnostic tools and for 80+ staff on school-wide behavior support systems, achieving 100% implementation.

Education

Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction

National Louis University
Chicago, IL
05-2016

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL
05-2009

Skills

  • Elementary education (K-9) and curriculum development
  • Literacy and math instruction
  • Science of reading strategies
  • G-Suite and Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Screencastify and Zoom usage
  • Nearpod and Pear Deck integration
  • Interactive projector and document camera operation
  • SmartBoard and Promethean Board expertise
  • Web-based instructional tools

Credentials And Skills

PEL in Elementary Education (K-9), Curriculum and Instruction, well-versed in a variety of literacy and math curriculums, strong background in the Science of Reading, trained in adult learning theory, G-Suite, Microsoft Office, Screencastify, Zoom, Nearpod, Pear Deck, interactive projector, document camera, SmartBoard/Promethean Board, Clever, wide variety of web-based tools used for instruction

Curriculum Development

  • Spearheaded the redesign of the kindergarten ELA scope and sequence, which became a model for other grade levels and led to 85% of students meeting benchmarks during remote instruction.
  • Consistently collaborated with colleagues to design standards aligned curriculum.

Professional Development

  • Trained colleagues on integrating technology into instruction and led workshops on the math workshop model and adult learning strategies.
  • Developed and led professional development sessions for 40+ staff on digital diagnostic tools and for 80+ staff on school-wide behavior support systems, achieving 100% implementation.

Accomplishments

  • 2025 Extraordinary Educator Recipient

Timeline

Kindergarten Teacher | Team Leader

Drexel Elementary School
01.2010 - Current

Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction

National Louis University

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Lewis University
Brooke Schmidt