Brena Curtis
Leitchfield,KY
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven professional with experience in teaching and providing compassionate care as a CNA. Seeking a work-from-home position to apply strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, while contributing to providing quality healthcare solutions remotely.
Experienced with creating and implementing individualized education plans tailored to each student's needs. Utilizes collaborative approach to work closely with parents, therapists, and other educators. Knowledge of various teaching strategies and interventions to support students' academic and social development.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool/ Special Education Teacher
Grayson County Schools
08.2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans, focusing on individual student needs and learning styles.
- Delivered lectures and hands-on lessons, fostering a positive and engaging learning environment.
- Provided academic support and guidance to students, improving their performance and confidence.
- Coordinated with parents and staff to ensure students' success and address any concerns.
- Developing IEPs to best fit the student's needs.
- Knowledge of FERPA
Certified Nursing Assistant/Work Clerk
Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center
08.2015 - 05.2018
- Provided direct patient care, including assisting with daily activities, administering medications, and monitoring vital signs.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive care.
- Trained and mentored new CNAs, improving team performance and patient satisfaction.
- Maintained accurate patient records in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Faxed paperwork, completed patient charts, answered phone calls, collaborating with other hospitals to transfer patients.
- Knowledge of HIPPA
Education
Bachelors Of Science - Pre-Elementary, Early Childhood, Kindergarten Teacher Education
Western Kentucky University
01.2020
Masters of Applied Behavior Analysis -
Campbellsville University
01.2024
Masters of Special Education - K-12
Western Kentucky University
01.2021
Skills
- Customer Service
- Remote Work Proficiency
- Classroom organization
- Emotional regulation support
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Positive reinforcement
- Social skills training
- Sensory integration
- Adaptive learning techniques
- Motor skills development
- Early childhood education
- Assessment strategies
- Special education
- IEP implementation
- Autism spectrum
- Child safety and welfare
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Expired, KY
- KLB: Professional Certificate For Teaching Exceptional Children- Learning and Behavior Disorders, Grades Primary through 12.
- Professional Certificate for Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education, Birth to Primary.
Timeline
Preschool/ Special Education Teacher
Grayson County Schools
08.2020 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant/Work Clerk
Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center
08.2015 - 05.2018
Masters of Applied Behavior Analysis -
Campbellsville University
Masters of Special Education - K-12
Western Kentucky University
Bachelors Of Science - Pre-Elementary, Early Childhood, Kindergarten Teacher Education
Western Kentucky University
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