Breanne Smedley
General Education & Special Education Teacher
Farmington,UT
Summary
Accomplished educator with a proven track record at Ascent Academy and Granite School District, excelling in individualized instruction and collaborative learning. Expert in creating and implementing IEPs, with a knack for fostering significant progress through innovative strategies. Demonstrates exceptional oral communication, ensuring comprehensive support and enhanced student achievement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
6th Grade ELA Teacher
Ascent Academy
08.2021 - Current
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet state standards.
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Granite School District
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Business Services
Utah State University, USU
01.2017 - 06.2019
- Developed and implemented strategies to provide high-quality, creative and integrated business services.
- Performed operational studies and recommended profitable activities and services for business services team.
- Sustained general business operations by providing various administrative support services.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT 01.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Health Education
Utah State University
Logan, UT 08.2013 - 05.2017
Skills
Individualized instruction
Data tracking
Creating and Implementing IEPs
Oral communication
Collaborative learning
Accomplishments
Tutored at the University of Utah Reading Clinic (UURC) assisting struggling readers make progress on their reading goals (2020).
Created a writing and illustrating club to give students the opportunity to create books for their school library (2023).
Completed the courses: Next Steps, Higher Steps, Reading Methods I, and Reading Methods II at the University of Utah (2020-2021).
Attended LETRS training through Granite School District (2019).
Timeline
6th Grade ELA Teacher
Ascent Academy
08.2021 - Current
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of Utah
01.2020 - 08.2021
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Granite School District
08.2019 - 06.2021
Business Services
Utah State University, USU
01.2017 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Health Education
Utah State University
08.2013 - 05.2017
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