Brandi Littlejohn
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Edmond Public Schools, adept in differentiated instruction and fostering significant progress in students with special needs. Excelled in verbal and non-verbal communication, enhancing student engagement and achievement. Expert in applying learning style assessments to improve educational outcomes, with a focus on cultivating strong student rapport and achieving measurable improvements in learning.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Edmond Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- 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.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Yukon Public Schools
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Lee's Summit R-7 School District
08.2012 - 05.2022
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
- Adapted equipment and technology, boosting student engagement and motivation.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO12.2011
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Progress Evaluations
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Learning Style Assessments
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Edmond Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Yukon Public Schools
02.2023 - 05.2023
Special Education Paraprofessional
Lee's Summit R-7 School District
08.2012 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - English
Rockhurst University
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