Ellen Jane Brda

Memorial Lutheran School

Aug 2013 to 2000
Teacher, Grade PK
Pilgrim Lutheran School
Houston, TX
Aug 2011 to Jul 2013
Teacher, Grade1
Crawford/Sherman Elementary School (HISD)
Houston, TX
Aug 2010 to Jul 2011
Music Teacher (gr. PK-5)
Lincoln Elementary School for the Arts
Jefferson Parish, LA
Jul 2008 to Aug 2010
Music Artist/Teacher, (gr. PK-5)
McDonough 26 Elementary School
Jefferson Parish, LA
Jun 2008 to Jun 2008
ESL teacher (gr. 3, 4), Summer LEAP program
Miller Wall Elementary School
Jefferson Parish, LA
Mar 2008 to Jun 2008
Classroom Teacher (gr. 2)
Salem Lutheran School
Gretna, LA
Jan 2006 to Feb 2008
Classroom Teacher (gr.3)
Belle Chasse Primary School
Plaquemines Parish, LA
Aug 2005 to Jan 2006
Kindergarten Teacher
Salem Lutheran School
Gretna, LA
Aug 2000 to Jul 2005
Music and Spanish Teacher (gr. K-8)
Salem Lutheran School
Gretna, LA
Jul 1998 to Jul 2000
Classroom Teacher (gr.1)
Centro de Estudios La Creacin
Guadalajara, Jal.
Aug 1996 to Jun 1997
ESL Teacher (middle/high school)
Trinity Lutheran School
Crown Point, IN
Aug 1986 to Jun 1988
Classroom Teacher (gr. 1) and Choir Director
Trinity Lutheran Church and School (now Prince of Peace Lutheran School)
Sauk Rapids, MN
Aug 1985 to Jun 1986
Classroom Teacher (gr. 3&4) and Music Director
Memorial Lutheran Church and School
Houston, TX
Aug 1981 to Jun 1985
Classroom Teacher (gr. 1) and Choir Director
Zion Lutheran School (now closed)
Detroit, MI
Aug 1978 to Jun 1980
Classroom Teacher (gr. 3&4; 7&8), Youth Director, Choir Director

Concordia University-Chicago
River Forest, IL
Jan 1983 to Jan 1986
Certificate of teacher colloquy in Theology-18 hours completed
University of Houston
Houston, TX
Jan 1980 to Jan 1983
Master of Music in Vocal Performance
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
Jan 1979 to Jan 1980
Guidance and counseling 9 graduate hours completed
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN
Jan 1974 to Jan 1978
Bachelor of Science in Education in elementary education major, music minor

Computer skills include: Web proficient, Promethean/Smart Board, online grade book, Microsoft Office; Training and experience in planning and executing art integrated lessons (Southeast Center for Arts in Education, Young Audiences, KidsmART); Trained in Project Read, ESL