Amanda Brown
Unionville,TN
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with a strong background in special education at Bedford County Public Schools. Expertise in behavior intervention and classroom management, successfully enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes. Proven ability to foster inclusive environments and build meaningful relationships, while effectively documenting progress and supporting diverse needs.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Aid
Bedford County Public Schools
- Led small group instruction sessions tailored specifically to address diverse learning needs within the classroom population.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with physical, emotional, or behavioral challenges during classroom activities.
- Assisted in the development of functional life skills for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Maintained detailed records of student progress, attendance, and behavior for use in evaluations and reports.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning by enforcing rules and expectations consistently.
- Managed crisis situations effectively while maintaining a calm demeanor that minimized distractions from the educational process.
- Participated in professional development opportunities focused on special education best practices to enhance job-related knowledge and skills.
Sales Coordinator
National Pen
- Worked closely with the sales team to prioritize tasks, set goals, and allocate resources efficiently; resulting in increased productivity and revenue.
- Maintained accurate records of all sales activities, including contracts, proposals, quotes, follow-ups, and customer communications.
- Increased sales revenue by establishing strong relationships with clients and identifying new business opportunities.
- Streamlined sales processes for improved efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Supported sales team members in achieving individual goals and targets through coaching, mentoring, and guidance.
Team Lead
Goodwill Inc.
05.2022 - Current
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
- Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
Education
Associate Of Applied Business - Buisness
Belmont University
Nashville, TN06.2023
Diploma - Business Administration
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Athens, TN07.2009
Diploma -
Community High School
Unionville, TN05.2007
Skills
- Behavior intervention
- Inclusion strategies
- Classroom management
- Emotional disorders
- Social skills training
- Data collection
- Learning techniques
- Student needs assessment
- Progress documentation
- Learning disability support
- Nonverbal communication
- Functional life skills
- Sign language
- Daily lesson assistance
- Physical distribution
- Self-care activities
- Autism support
- Self-care skills
- Teaching and instruction
- Personal hygiene management
- Verbal and written communication
- Special needs
- Heavy lifting
- Autism and spectrum disorders
Timeline
Team Lead
Goodwill Inc.
05.2022 - Current
Special Education Aid
Bedford County Public Schools
Sales Coordinator
National Pen
Associate Of Applied Business - Buisness
Belmont University
Diploma - Business Administration
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Diploma -
Community High School
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