Ann Berno-Browning
East Fairfield,VT
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intensive Needs Special Educator
Winooski Middle/High School
Winooski, VT
02.2018 - Current
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Special Education Educator
Essex Middle School
Essex Junction, VT
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Instructed students in a variety of academic areas.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Educational Team Leader/Special Education Coordinator
Soar Learning Center/NCSS, Inc.
St. Albans, VT
08.2007 - 08.2017
- Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
- Coordinated activities and events to promote student retention and recognize achievements of excelling students.
- Coordinated with outside state agencies to acquire services for special needs children, including the Department of Children and Family, Vermont Agency of Education, Independent and Alternative Schools in catchment areas; as well as several Designated Mental Health agencies.
- Maintained contact with parents to address concerns and needs of children.
- Coached and observed teachers to improve teaching techniques.
- Led and managed child study teams to develop interventions to support students academically and socially.
- Facilitated IEP meetings by using family-centered, strength-based approach.
- Collaborated with Behavioral Team Leader to conduct behavioral assessments and intervention plans for several students.
- Collaborated with families to provide resources for children outside of school district.
- Evaluated special education staff through classroom observation, feedback and recommendations.
- Interpreted and analyzed academic data to maintain student development and retention.
- Used software programs to maintain student records and prepare reports.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Special Education Teacher
Franklin Northwest Supervisory Union/MVU District
Swanton, VT
08.2005 - 06.2007
- Instructed students in academic areas and math and reading groups.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
Special Education Teacher
Grand Isle School District
North Hero, VT
08.2004 - 07.2005
- Instructed students in academic areas; to include both math and reading groups.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
Special Education Teacher
Maple Run Unified School District
St. Albans, VT
08.2001 - 06.2004
- Instructed high school students in all academic areas.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Classroom Teacher/Special Education Teacher
Franklin West Supervisory Union
Georgia, VT
08.1988 - 06.2000
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Established safe play environment for students.
- Partnered with general education teachers from multiple departments.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Worked in self-contained and resource environments to teach students variety of skills.
- Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Developed and managed instructional materials and reports.
- Worked with students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Special Needs Teacher
Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union
Enosburg, VT
08.1987 - 06.1988
- Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Instructed students in both vocational and academic areas.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Worked with students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Taught students in variety of settings, including self-contained and resource environments.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary And Special Education
University of Vermont
Burlington, VTNo Degree - Special Education/Counseling
St. Michael's College
Colchester, VTNo Degree - Educational Leadership
Concordia University
Portland, ORNo Degree - Elementary Education
Trinity College
Burlington, VTSkills
- Lesson Planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Classroom management
- Student progress reporting
- Supervision
- Process improvement
- Relationship development
- Communications
- Differentiated instruction
- Student records management
- Conflict resolution techniques
- First Aid/CPR
- Organization
- Child development
- Team building
- Team management
Certification
Level II-Licensed Special Education Teacher, K-21 years of age-Vermont
Educational Committees
- School In-take Committee
- School Administrative Committee
- Treatment Team Committee
- Language Arts Committee
- Mathematics Committee
- Educational Support Team Committee: Co-chairperson
- Proficiency Based Learning Committee
- Interview Committee
Timeline
Intensive Needs Special Educator
Winooski Middle/High School
02.2018 - Current
Special Education Educator
Essex Middle School
08.2017 - 06.2018
Educational Team Leader/Special Education Coordinator
Soar Learning Center/NCSS, Inc.
08.2007 - 08.2017
Special Education Teacher
Franklin Northwest Supervisory Union/MVU District
08.2005 - 06.2007
Special Education Teacher
Grand Isle School District
08.2004 - 07.2005
Special Education Teacher
Maple Run Unified School District
08.2001 - 06.2004
Classroom Teacher/Special Education Teacher
Franklin West Supervisory Union
08.1988 - 06.2000
Special Needs Teacher
Franklin Northeast Supervisory Union
08.1987 - 06.1988
Bachelor of Science - Elementary And Special Education
University of Vermont
No Degree - Special Education/Counseling
St. Michael's College
No Degree - Educational Leadership
Concordia University
No Degree - Elementary Education
Trinity College