Brandi D. Gebhardt
Fort Pierce
Summary
Seeking to apply my education, work experience and military background where personal goals will be achieved.
Highly organized and detail-oriented with more than 18+ years of experience in the education sector.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESE Specialist
St Lucie County School Board
08.2020 - Current
- Serve as consultant and resource to staff, parents and students regarding all aspects of services (medical, social, and educational) available to students with exceptionalities.
- Serve as the Local Education Agency Representative for the public school
- Monitor all required data for compliance with the FTE requirements for exceptional education students.
- Assist in the development of Individual Education Plan and Education Plans for exceptional student education.
- Assist in scheduling of Exceptional Education Students
- Inform stakeholders of services available to meet the educational, behavioral, and mental health needs of Exceptional Education students.
- Assist the Principal, Director of ESE and District ESE Specialist in the oversight of ESE programs.
- Assist in the selection, development, modification or adaptation of materials and/or resources which support the learning objectives and address the varying learning styles, backgrounds and individual needs of students with disabilities and students in gifted education.
- Perform assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner and with a high standard of quality in order to meet local, state, and federal timelines.
- Attend monthly district meetings for ESE School Based Specialists.
- Attend appropriate conferences, seminars and workshops
- Plan and prepare strategies which support school improvement plans and the district mission for the education of all children.
- Communicate with parents of Exceptional Education Students regarding the continuum of services and appropriate delivery models for IEP/EP driven services.
- Assist in the development and implementation of appropriate behavioral and classroom management systems in conjunction with school wide positive behavioral approaches.
- Assist school personnel in the implementation of Best Practices for Inclusive Education for Exceptional Students. *Conduct monthly meetings with school level ESE staff to gather and analyze performance data for Exceptional Student Education students
Educator
St Lucie County School Board
01.2007 - Current
- Meets and instructs assigned classes, uses instructional media and instructional techniques appropriate for the grade level.
- Daily communication with parents, administration, and co-workers to collaborate ideas and action plans.
- Maintains accurate, complete and correct records As required by law.
- Participant in Staff meetings and Professional Development.
- Elected Faculty Council representative.
- Elected Teacher Authority Act Representative.
- Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through integration of creative role-playing exercises.
- Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
- Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies and themes to promote student interest.
Administrative Assistant
YMCA Easter House
01.2010 - 06.2015
- Assist with Annual Budget.
- Adhere to Florida Statutes and Laws pertaining to campaign.
- Data Entry - Mail Entry Data.
- Internet Sales.
- Banking.
- Reconciling funds.
- Answer and manage incoming messages from donors.
- Campaign Events: Assist with set up and tear down, assist with any necessary tasks to prepare for the event.
- Assist with Interior Design.
- Assist any other necessary jobs during the Easter House Campaign to help raise money for the YMCA Children's Scholarship.
- 2015 - METS STADIUM - Finance Reconciliation.
Facilities Coordinator / Office Assistant
POLICY STUDIES, INC
03.2007 - 12.2007
- Maintain two separate sites for the same company.
- Oversee approximately 300 employee needs.
- Customer relations on a daily basis.
- Negotiated with vendors.
- Maintained security system.
- Correlates appointments and scheduling for technicians, facilitating and managing all vendors, companies and crews.
- Scheduled and oversaw projects (construction, electrical etc).
- Communicated (written and verbal) with Corporate Offices, adhering to Human Resource Confidentiality.
- Responsible to direct, plan and coordinate activities and functions.
- Identified needed repairs and maintenance in facility.
- Maintained leases and contracts with all vendors.
- Handled incoming and outgoing mail, prepared forms, verified information, and resolved routine problems.
- Applied knowledge of department policies and procedures and utilizes a general understanding of other department functions.
Independent Contractor
TIOGA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
10.2006 - 12.2007
- Responsible for completing Triennial Plan. Included financial supplemental information.
- Compiled needed information, scanning and technically delivering information to PEMA (Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency).
MSAG Coordinator
POTTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
06.2005 - 02.2007
- Researched and distributed 911 Location Address.
- 911 Financial Plan assistance.
- Conference calls, worked hand-in-hand with local municipalities, coordinated agency meetings and any necessary arrangements specific to meeting.
Project / Grant Coordinator
POTTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
08.2003 - 06.2005
- My position required Project Coordination, scheduling meetings, scheduling conference calls, scheduling classes and arranging meeting agendas as well and meeting information.
- I was a certified C.E.R.T. Instructor (Community Emergency Response Team).
- I attained professional relationships with local businesses for printing information, making and distributing certificates, daily contact with the public, visiting local businesses and academia to arrange courses, taking calls and / or directing calls to appropriate personnel.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Elmira College
Elmira, NY06.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communications/Mass Media/Public Speaking
Elmira College
Elmira, NY01.2002
Skills
- Power Point
- Office
- Microsoft
- Database Systems
- Excel
- Accurate and detailed
- Multi-line phone proficiency
- Articulate and well-spoken
- Critical thinker
- Professional phone etiquette
- Database management
- Excellent planner and coordinator
- Pleasant demeanor
- Team building
- Excellent communication skills
- Customer service-oriented
- Flexible
- Works well under pressure
- Self Starter
- Documentation management
Languages
Italian
Spanish
Certification
- Elementary Educator BA Elementary Education/Speech Communications/Interpersonal Communication
- K-12 ESE Certification
- ESOL Endorsement
- Reading Endorsement
Timeline
ESE Specialist
St Lucie County School Board
08.2020 - Current
Administrative Assistant
YMCA Easter House
01.2010 - 06.2015
Facilities Coordinator / Office Assistant
POLICY STUDIES, INC
03.2007 - 12.2007
Educator
St Lucie County School Board
01.2007 - Current
Independent Contractor
TIOGA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
10.2006 - 12.2007
MSAG Coordinator
POTTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
06.2005 - 02.2007
Project / Grant Coordinator
POTTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
08.2003 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communications/Mass Media/Public Speaking
Elmira College
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Elmira College