Brandi Brandly

• Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
• Accommodated general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
• Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
• Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
• Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
• Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
• Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.

Self Contained Special Education Teacher- ASD Focused

• Led a team of 8 paraprofessionals, providing ongoing training in ABA techniques and Positive Behavior Supports (PBS).
• Provided specialized instruction for 6-8 students with ASD and other students with intense support needs, in both self-contained and inclusive classroom settings
• Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
• Collaborated with speech pathologist and occupational therapist to develop and implement integrated plans.
• Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
• Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
• Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
• Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
• Helped students build skills to navigate typical academic and social situations.
• Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.