BRANDY M. CLARK
Waddell,AZ
Summary
Experienced education professional prepared for leadership in special education. Demonstrates strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Adept at program implementation, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with educational standards. Valued for adaptability, effective communication, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Exceptional Student Services Adminstrator
Dysart Unified School District
07.2020 - Current
- Provided guidance to special education teachers on best practices for working with students who have diverse learning needs, improving classroom instruction quality across the board.
- Coordinated special education services through frequent principal collaboration and consultation.
- Allocated special education staff and addressed requests for additional allocations throughout school year.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Coordinated staff evaluations for special education personnel.
- Created policies and procedures that streamlined operations within the special education department.
- Conducted thorough reviews of student records, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations concerning special education services.
- Advocated for the needs of students with disabilities in school-wide decision-making processes, ensuring equitable access to resources and opportunities.
- Implemented professional development initiatives for special education staff to enhance teaching techniques and knowledge of current best practices.
Exceptional Student Services Specialist
Dysart Unified School District
07.2018 - Current
- Supports ESS teachers on compliance, program implementation, and classroom instruction
- Provides professional development to teachers and paraprofessionals
Exceptional Student Services Coordinator
Basis Peoria
09.2015 - Current
- Coordinates services for students with disabilities
- Service provider and coordinator of related services grades 5-12
- 504 Coordinator and ELL Coordinator
- AZELLA Test Coordinator
.5 Intervention Specialist/.5 RTI B Specialist & Teacher Assistant Program (TAP) Special Education Mentor Teacher
Deer Valley Unified School District
08.2014 - 09.2015
- Administrative Designee for the campus and all special education meetings
- Developed and implemented RTI-Behavior procedures
- Identified and assigned appropriate discipline
- Maintained discipline records in PowerSchools and Incident Management programs
- Planned monthly professional Development
- Observed and evaluated certified and classified staff
- Implemented policies and procedures for special education
- Implemented and managed special education practice directives
.5 Intervention Specialist .5 RTI B
Deer Valley Unified School District
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Administrative Designee for the campus and all special education meetings
- Developed and implemented RTI-Behavior procedures
- Identified and assigned appropriate discipline
- Maintained discipline records in PowerSchools and Incident Management programs
- Planned monthly professional Development
- Observed and evaluated classified staff
- Implemented policies and procedures for special education
- Implemented and managed special education practice directives
Intervention Specialist
Deer Valley Unified School District
08.2007 - 01.2013
- District Wide at schools serving PreK-12th grade
- Administrative designee for all special education meetings
- Compliance coordinator for special education at the campus level
- Planned monthly professional development for special education staff
- Implemented policies and procedures for special education
- Supported general education teachers with aligning federal, state, and district rules, regulations and/or policies
Extended School Year Teacher
Deer Valley Unified School District
06.2007 - 08.2008
- Provided direct instruction to preschool-grade 2 students eligible for extended school year
1.0 Special Education Teacher/.5 Intervention Specialist
Deer Valley Unified School District
08.2007 - 05.2007
- Provided direct instruction to students with disabilities K-4
- Administrative designee for all special education meetings
- Compliance coordinator for special education at the campus level
- Planned monthly professional development for special education staff
- Implemented policies and procedures for special education
- Supported general education teachers with aligning federal, state, and district rules, regulations and/or policies
Special Education Teacher grades K-3
Washoe County School District
01.2004 - 05.2006
- Company Overview: RENO, NV
- Planned and provided direct instruction to students with disabilities
- Coteacher with related service staff
- RENO, NV
Extended School Year Teacher
Washoe County School District
06.2004 - 08.2005
- Company Overview: RENO, NV
- Provided direct instruction to students eligible for extended school year for k-3
- RENO, NV
Education
MASTER OF EDUCATION - Educational Administration and Supervision (Principalship)
Arizona State University
01.2012
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Dual Majors in Elementary and Special Education
University of Nevada Reno
01.2003
Skills
- Decision-making
- Team building and leadership
- Documentation and reporting
- Data confidentiality
- Team collaboration
- Staff management
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Scheduling
References
- Myla Goyne, ESS Coordinator, Dysart Unified School District, 623-876-7021
- Jayme Dunn, Head of Schools, BASIS Peoria, 623-566-9100
- Katelyn Ainslie, English Teacher, BASIS Peoria, 623-566-9100
- Lynn Miller, Principal, Sandra Day O'Connor, 623-445-7100
Purpose
Dedicated education professional with ability to implement policies and procedures to ensure a safe and engaging learning environment for all students.
Timeline
Exceptional Student Services Adminstrator
Dysart Unified School District
07.2020 - Current
Exceptional Student Services Specialist
Dysart Unified School District
07.2018 - Current
Exceptional Student Services Coordinator
Basis Peoria
09.2015 - Current
.5 Intervention Specialist/.5 RTI B Specialist & Teacher Assistant Program (TAP) Special Education Mentor Teacher
Deer Valley Unified School District
08.2014 - 09.2015
.5 Intervention Specialist .5 RTI B
Deer Valley Unified School District
08.2013 - 05.2014
Intervention Specialist
Deer Valley Unified School District
08.2007 - 01.2013
1.0 Special Education Teacher/.5 Intervention Specialist
Deer Valley Unified School District
08.2007 - 05.2007
Extended School Year Teacher
Deer Valley Unified School District
06.2007 - 08.2008
Extended School Year Teacher
Washoe County School District
06.2004 - 08.2005
Special Education Teacher grades K-3
Washoe County School District
01.2004 - 05.2006
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Dual Majors in Elementary and Special Education
University of Nevada Reno
MASTER OF EDUCATION - Educational Administration and Supervision (Principalship)
Arizona State University
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