Brad Bludau
Victoria
Summary
Experienced SPED professional known for driving positive behavior support and adapting instructional strategies. Committed to developing student potential while supervising and mentoring paraprofessionals to ensure effective educational experiences.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SPED Academics For Life/Life Skills Teacher
Victoria Independent School District-Shields Elementary School
Victoria, TX
08.2009 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized lesson plans to support diverse student needs.
- Managed educational and developmental needs of special needs students to foster academic growth and personal development.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instructional strategies for optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student growth and development.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to foster positive classroom environments.
SPED Resource/Inclusion Teacher (Grades 1-5)
Victoria Independent School District-Shields Elementary
Victoria, TX
08.2005 - 05.2009
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans to support diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to integrate inclusive practices across curriculum.
- Monitored student progress through assessments, adjusting instructional methods as needed.
- Implemented effective behavior management plans, resulting in fewer disruptions and increased focus on learning tasks.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance data, informing instructional decisions based on measurable evidence of progress toward goals.
- Supported struggling students with targeted interventions, leading to higher levels of academic achievement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - History
Texas A&M University, Kingsville, TX, US
Kingsville, TX05-2001
Skills
- Managing student behavior through the use of positive behavior supports, visual supports, and a highly structured environment
- Creating and implementing IEP's that address students' academic and functional needs
- Fostering functional skills such as personal hygiene, safety, cleaning, and money management
- Collaborating and communicating with parents, teachers, therapists, and administrators to enhance student outcomes
- Supervising and directing up to 3 paraprofessionals in the school setting
Accomplishments
Two-time recipient of Shields Elementary Teacher of the Year Award (2019-20 school year, 2024-25 school year)
Certification
-Special Education Specialist EC-12
-EC-6 Generalist
Timeline
SPED Academics For Life/Life Skills Teacher
Victoria Independent School District-Shields Elementary School
08.2009 - Current
SPED Resource/Inclusion Teacher (Grades 1-5)
Victoria Independent School District-Shields Elementary
08.2005 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Science - History
Texas A&M University, Kingsville, TX, US