BRANDIN VANDERBUSH
Nashville ,TN
Summary
Behavior Specialist looking to utilize my skill set in communication, critical thinking, and organization in order to implement highly effective ABA practices to improve student success and academic performance for students within the school setting and at home.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Consultant
Williamson County School District
11.2022 - Current
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Conducted all components of FBAs for students with behavioral needs.
- Created, implemented, and trained staff on BIPs for students with challenging behaviors.
- Collaborated with staff to create BSPs for students without an
- Created and conducted student specific staff trainings.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
5th-8th Grade Science & Math Teacher
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
01.2019 - 11.2022
- Created curriculum and planned course content and methods of instruction.
- Wrote and designed continuing education examinations.
- Created curriculum and planned course content and methods of instruction.
- Participated in Professional Development meetings.
- Employed a variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
- Developed detailed daily lesson plans for activities.
- Experience in administering state tests and proctoring to TN state standard.
6th Grade Science Teacher
Imagine Desert West
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Developed detailed daily lesson plans for activities.
- Created curriculum and planned course content and methods of instruction.
- Assigned lessons and corrected homework.
- Employed a variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
- Developed Science teaching aids, instructional software, multimedia visual aids and study materials.
- Instructed through lectures, discussions and demonstrations in Science and Vex IQ robotics.
- Wrote and designed education examinations.
3rd Grade Teacher & 8th Grade Science Teachers
Cartwright School District
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Created curriculum and planned course content and methods of instruction.
- Wrote and designed continuing education examinations.
- Advised students on course selection, progress toward graduation and career decisions.
- Experience in administering online state tests and proctoring to AZ state standard.
- Created curriculum and planned course content and methods of instruction.
- Ran and participated in Professional Development meetings.
- Employed a variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
- Developed detailed daily lesson plans for activities.
- Worked with an average of 35 students per class.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education, Earth Science
State University of New York (SUNY) College at Oswego
Oswego, NYMaster of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN08.2023
Skills
- Schedule management
- Intervention Strategies
- Outside community relations
- Goal planning
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Organization
- Oral and written communication
- Team building
- Policies and procedures
- Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP)
- Staff instruction
- Cultural Competency
Certification
Tennessee State Elementary Teaching Certified (1-6)
Tennessee State Middle Grades: Science Endorsement (5-8)
Arizona State Elementary Teaching Certified (Grades 1-6)
Arizona State Approved for Science (Grades 1-8)
Timeline
Behavior Consultant
Williamson County School District
11.2022 - Current
5th-8th Grade Science & Math Teacher
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
01.2019 - 11.2022
6th Grade Science Teacher
Imagine Desert West
08.2017 - 05.2018
3rd Grade Teacher & 8th Grade Science Teachers
Cartwright School District
08.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education, Earth Science
State University of New York (SUNY) College at Oswego
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Lipscomb University
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