Brandy Honeycutt
Wichita Falls,Texas
Summary
Compassionate Special Education Teacher with a proven background in enhancing learning experiences for children with diverse needs. Skilled in creating adaptive teaching methods tailored to individual student requirements, fostering an inclusive classroom environment. Strengths include effective communication, behavioral management techniques, and developing interactive educational materials. Improved academic performance and social integration for students through innovative approaches and collaborative efforts with parents and professionals. Certified in Deaf Education.
Works very well with a team or by myself. Very organized. Ready and capable of learning new and more inovative ways to complete a task or become more proficient.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher
WFISD
Wichita Falls, Texas
06.2023 - Current
- Facilitated communication between mainstream teachers, interpreters, translators and special education staff members concerning classroom accommodations for Deaf, Hard of Hearing Students.
- Enhanced students' physical, behavioral and social skills through class activities.
- Tutored individual or small groups of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students in reading comprehension strategies, math problem solving skills or other areas as needed.
- Developed Individualized Education Programs for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students based on evaluations and assessments.
- Assisted in developing transition plans for graduating seniors that include postsecondary education options or vocational training opportunities.
- Delivered tutoring sessions to help students grasp complex concepts in one-on-one settings.
- Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.
- Advised families on available resources within their communities that may be beneficial to their children's overall development.
- Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
- Evaluated student work products utilizing rubrics that align with state standards as well as goals outlined in IEPs.
- Attended conferences related to teaching methods for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students.
Special Education Teacher
WFISD
Wichita Falls, TX
08.2012 - 06.2023
- Created an inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued regardless of ability level or background.
- Maintained consistent and timely contact with parents about student behavior and upcoming events.
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Established and maintained dynamic working relationships with students and parents to support classroom objectives.
- Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
- Planned and supervised experiential learning activities through class projects, field trips and demonstrations.
- Adapted curriculum materials according to individual student abilities or disabilities.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving with tailored recreation programs.
- Engaged in professional development activities to stay current on best practices for special education instruction.
- Established partnerships with local businesses to provide job coaching opportunities for students transitioning out of high school.
- Incorporated technology into classroom instruction to engage students in learning activities.
- Attended meetings with parents, teachers, administrators and outside agencies regarding student progress.
- Developed and implemented strategies to accommodate specific disabilities and neurodivergent needs.
- Facilitated small group instruction in areas such as literacy and math skills.
- Organized field trips that provided meaningful experiences for students with special needs.
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
NDI Processor
Howmet
Wichita Falls, Texas
02.2007 - 07.2012
- Managed outgoing shipments by setting up documents, boxing items and staging deliveries.
- Evaluated orders by checking for appropriate product specifications, labels and packaging and making adjustments.
- Followed daily preventive maintenance schedule for cleaning and lubricating machinery.
- Processed documents to maintain records and files.
- Positioned imaging equipment and adjusted controls to set exposure time and distance.
- Input data and commands into computer systems to adjust transmitters and receivers, specify scan sequences and photograph certain areas.
- Prepared operations data to produce comprehensive reports to management.
Education
Master of Science - Deaf Education
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX08-2022
Bachelor of Science - Business
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX12-2015
Associate of Science - Business
Vernon Junior College
Vernon, TX05-2010
Skills
- Multisensory teaching
- Reading comprehension strategies
- Sign language proficiency
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Visual learning strategies
- Speechreading instruction
- Assistive technology expertise
- Special education laws
- Language development strategies
- Individualized education plans
- Transition planning
- Mathematics teaching
- Social skills development
- Early intervention techniques
- Team teaching coordination
- Communication strategies
- Data collection
- Emotional disorders
- Collaborative teaching
- IEP implementation
- Learning disability support
- Parent-teacher communication
Affiliations
- Very mechanical
- Self motivated
- Built my own house (on the inside)
Accomplishments
- Recieved multiple grants during my 13 years of teaching
Certification
- CPR Certified
Languages
ASL
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher
WFISD
06.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
WFISD
08.2012 - 06.2023
NDI Processor
Howmet
02.2007 - 07.2012
Master of Science - Deaf Education
Texas Tech University
Bachelor of Science - Business
Midwestern State University
Associate of Science - Business
Vernon Junior College
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