Belinda Brooks
Oak Grove,LA
Summary
Accomplished Louisiana State Retired Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at the Mississippi and Arkansas Department of Education, enhancing academic success through differentiated instruction and effective classroom management. My professional technology skills were used during the COVID pandemic when I worked remotely with students during the COVID pandemic.
Expert in developing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and fostering significant academic progress through innovative instructional strategies. Demonstrates exceptional ability in parent communication and life skills instruction, ensuring comprehensive student support and growth. Excelled in differentiated instruction and classroom management, significantly enhancing student success. Demonstrated expertise in leveraging instructional strategies and technology to meet diverse learner needs.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Arkansas Department of Education
08.2021 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Special Education Teacher
Mississippi Department Of Education
02.2019 - 05.2021
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Promoted self-advocacy and independence in students with disabilities by teaching self-management and decision-making skills.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
Special Education Teacher
Louisiana Department of Education
08.2003 - 05.2016
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
Adult Education Instructor
Louisiana Department of Education
08.2003 - 05.2016
- Recommended curriculum choices and created lesson plans to maximize effectiveness of instruction.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
- Utilized multimedia strategies to facilitate learning and increase student engagement.
- Attended community and campus events.
- Developed vocational training program curricula and objectives.
- Facilitated small group activities to encourage peer collaboration, problem-solving, and deeper understanding of course content.
- Instructed students on core subjects of reading and writing.
- Established strong rapport with learners through empathetic listening, active encouragement, and genuine interest in their personal goals.
- Demonstrated principles of subject material and advanced methods to students.
Database Administrator
Television Ministry
01.1999 - 06.2003
- Streamlined backup and recovery processes, enhancing overall system stability and availability.
- Ensured database security with implementation of role-based access control and regular vulnerability assessments.
- Reduced data retrieval times for business users by creating indexed views and optimizing stored procedures.
- Built databases and table structures for web applications.
- Enhanced reporting capabilities by designing efficient ETL processes that improved data accuracy and completeness.
- Set up and controlled user access levels across databases to protect important data.
- Administered, supported, and monitored databases by proactively resolving database issues and maintaining servers.
- Implemented security measures to protect vital business data.
- Wrote and maintained technical and functional specifications to document database intentions and requirements.
Education
Specialist - Specialist in Education Technology
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA10.2008
No Degree - Adult Education Certification
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA05.2005
Master of Arts - Teaching - Mild/Moderate Special Education
University of Louisiana At Monroe
Monroe, LA05.2004
Associate of Arts - Information Technology
Northeast Louisiana State University
Monroe, LA05.1998
BBA - Computer Information Systems Development
Northeast Louisiana State University
Monroe, LA05.1998
High School Diploma -
Oak Grove High School
Oak Grove05.1968
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Small Group Instruction
- Parent Communication
- Instructional Strategies
- Special Education
- Life Skills Instruction
Affiliations
- Native American Vice-Chief, Butte Tribe of Bayou Bourbeaux, Natchitoches, LA
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Arkansas Department of Education
08.2021 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Mississippi Department Of Education
02.2019 - 05.2021
Special Education Teacher
Louisiana Department of Education
08.2003 - 05.2016
Adult Education Instructor
Louisiana Department of Education
08.2003 - 05.2016
Database Administrator
Television Ministry
01.1999 - 06.2003
Specialist - Specialist in Education Technology
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
No Degree - Adult Education Certification
Louisiana Tech University
Master of Arts - Teaching - Mild/Moderate Special Education
University of Louisiana At Monroe
Associate of Arts - Information Technology
Northeast Louisiana State University
BBA - Computer Information Systems Development
Northeast Louisiana State University
High School Diploma -
Oak Grove High School
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