Brandi Reyes
Maricopa,AZ
Summary
Dedicated Educator with years of experience specializing in special education and early childhood development. Proven expertise in creating and managing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), differentiating instruction, and implementing effective behavior management strategies. Seeking to leverage skills in curriculum development and classroom management to foster a supportive and engaging learning environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Preschool Teacher
Casa Grande Elementary School District
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Supervised and supported teacher assistants in classroom management, lesson planning, and data collection to enhance the educational experience for special education students.
- Coordinated and adjusted learning centers to accommodate individual student needs, ensuring personalized and effective instructional strategies.
- Developed and maintained IEP progress reports by tracking and analyzing baseline data, while effectively managing classroom behaviors and procedures.
Special Education Teacher (Kindergarten -2nd Grade)
Casa Blanca Community School
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Developed and coordinated Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for Native American students, facilitating IEP meetings with parents and staff to ensure tailored educational support.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques and created adaptive booklets for non-verbal learners, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Supervised classroom management and paraprofessional staff, while consistently communicating with parents to track student progress and address educational needs.
Special Education Preschool Teacher
Maricopa Unified School District
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed and implemented Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for new students and those transitioning to kindergarten, ensuring coordination of meetings with parents and staff.
- Managed classroom behavior and differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs while supervising and coaching paraprofessionals on daily responsibilities.
- Participated in professional development, including Crisis Prevention Institute training and district-specific writing process instruction, to enhance teaching effectiveness.
Preschool Teacher/Business Owner
Mrs. Brandi's Preschool
02.2019 - 05.2022
- Implemented differentiated instruction to accommodate individual learning needs, focusing on foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Enhanced classroom management by supervising students, addressing behavioral and learning issues, and fostering positive behavior reinforcement.
- Facilitated sensory and cognitive development through play-based strategies, ensuring a diverse and engaging learning environment.
- Maintained communication with parents regarding children's progress, identifying and reporting any emotional or developmental concerns.
Debt Collector
Green Tree Financial
08.2006 - 02.2009
- Achieved targeted recovery rates and enhanced profitability by enforcing collection campaigns and negotiating effective debt repayment solutions.
- Processed payments and updated account balances, ensuring compliance with repayment plans and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Trained new team members on company services, scripts, and collection strategies, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Educational Studies
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZNot specified - Not specified
Maricopa Community Colleges - Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Behavior Management
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Exposed to Microsoft Excel
- Discipline Strategies
Certification
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) credited
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) credited
Timeline
Special Education Preschool Teacher
Casa Grande Elementary School District
07.2024 - 01.2025
Special Education Teacher (Kindergarten -2nd Grade)
Casa Blanca Community School
08.2023 - 05.2024
Special Education Preschool Teacher
Maricopa Unified School District
07.2022 - 05.2023
Preschool Teacher/Business Owner
Mrs. Brandi's Preschool
02.2019 - 05.2022
Debt Collector
Green Tree Financial
08.2006 - 02.2009
Not specified - Not specified
Maricopa Community Colleges - Phoenix College
Bachelor of Science - Educational Studies
Grand Canyon University
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