Amanda Brady
Elk Grove,CA
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Program Specialist
Sacramento City Unified School District
Sacramento, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Provide guidance to teachers, administrators and parents on best practices in special education instruction.
- Support four to five school sites including a comprehensive high school with an Adult Transition Program, a 7th-12th grade neighborhood/International Baccalaureate school, a specialty high school, a community school, and elementary charter school.
- Case manage 40+ students who attend a non-public school, private school, or residential treatment center.
- Facilitate meetings between IEP teams, including parents and outside agencies, to discuss student progress and needs.
- Deliver training to educators regarding special education instruction, programming topics, development of IEPs, including but not limited to drafting present levels, appropriate accommodations, and goals.
- Advise administrators on legal requirements related to special education services provided by the district.
- Collaborate with other professionals to ensure effective communication between home, school, and community agencies regarding student progress.
- Make informed data driven decisions to support school sites.
Special Education Teacher
Stockton Unified School District
Stockton, CA
01.2018 - 12.2023
- Special Education Teacher for a tier three program that serves students with social, emotional and behavioral problems associated with mental health issues (Grade K-6).
- Received 'Commendable' on all formal observations for all TPE standard areas.
- Planned, developed, and implemented individualized education plans.
- Trained and followed Special Education Compliance laws.
- Supported and trained special education teachers in the implementation of lesson plans during individual and small group interventions.
- Trained in GoalBook Toolkit, and utilized when developing IEPs. Furthermore, guided new teachers on how to use GoalBook Toolkit.
- Collaborated and consulted with administrators, teachers, instructional assists, service providers, various departments within the district, and families.
- Collected data and supported the process of a Behavior Intervention Plan, and Functional Behavior Assessment.
- Knowledgeable in Behavior Emergency Reports and Special Incident Reports. Trained staff in completing both reports.
- Monitored, evaluated, and documented each student's progress utilizing appropriate measurements and assessment devices.
- Trained and led instructional assists on classroom management, positive reinforcement, and de-escalation strategies.
- Graded assignments, analyze student academic performance, and recommend changes to lesson plans based on student learning needs.
- Built learning environments centered on diversity, equity, and inclusion to facilitate a safe learning experience that encapsulates cultural awareness.
- Implemented, planned, and delivered research-based interventions for students who qualify under Autism, Emotional Disturbance, and Other Health Impairment.
- Implemented Social Emotional Learning Curriculum.
- Led daily social skill circles.
Content Creator
Goalbook
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Develop differentiated instructional tasks to meet standards.
- Collaborate with team members.
- Support tasks with supports and scaffolds for students.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of The Pacific
05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
University of the Pacific
Skills
- Leadership Team 2020-2023
- Lead Professional Development for the Mental Health and Behavior Support Services Department
- Site Support/Coach for New Teachers 2021-2023
- Developing Relationships
- Time Management
- At-Risk Student Intervention
- Organization
- Student Support
- Special Education Programs
- Team Management
- Collaborative with a variety of team members
- Google Suite
- Zoom
- Interested in using AI in the workforce
Timeline
Special Education Program Specialist
Sacramento City Unified School District
01.2024 - Current
Content Creator
Goalbook
06.2023 - 11.2023
Special Education Teacher
Stockton Unified School District
01.2018 - 12.2023
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of The Pacific
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
University of the Pacific