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Brenda Williams Perry

Summary

Bringing an Associate, Bachelor, and Master of Arts Degree, with a proven track record in management and teaching. Recognized for maintaining student interest and enthusiasm through innovative cross-curriculum techniques. Skilled in authoring and delivering training programs for children, peer-teachers, and caregivers. Proficient in planning, organizing, and leading educational initiatives, collaborating across departments to support operational and service excellence. Experienced in special education co-teaching, supporting diverse student needs and creating inclusive classroom environments through individualized education plans and effective collaboration with educational staff.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Co-Teacher

Idea Public Schools
08.2018 - Current
  • I E P data collection. Creating work boxes for lower level students. One on one with Sped/ General Education students, Life Skills resources, Assisting with toileting, Assisting Special Education Teachers with daily classroom activities and lessons, Testing students level on Unique Learning Online System, Conducting Assessments on students, Assisting with State Testing yearly, Helping Interventionist record data weekly, Working closely daily with lower level students, Greeting students upon arrival to school, and taking students to van in afternoon for departure. Collaborate with parents and educational team, Provide ongoing support to students and Provide differentiated activities and lessons for the students. Familiar with Behavior Intervention Plans(BIP's).

Instructional Assistant, Special Education

Northside Independent School District
08.2014 - 07.2018
  • Assisted Special Education Teachers, with daily classroom activities and lessons. Assisted during lunchtime and outdoor activities. Assisted with daily arrival and dismissal. Making copies and lunchroom duties.

Director/Owner

Little Blessings EC Learning Center
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Of the Center including implementing policies and procedures.
  • Ensure all licensing, accreditations, CCDS, and USDA standards are met.
  • Conduct tours and explain program philosophy and practices to community as needed
  • Respond to parents questions and requests.

CDA Mentor

Family Service Association
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Mentor CDA students at several different Child Development Centers, that are enrolled in a CDA program at San Antonio College. Help the students to implement what their CDA Instructors have taught them in their classrooms.

Director

St. Philip's College Child Development Center
03.2006 - 06.2008


  • . Supervise the Child Development Center staff and ensure development /training needs are met.
  • . Handle management of the Center including implementing policies and procedures.
  • . Ensure all licensing, accreditations, CCDS, and USDA standards are met.
  • . Conduct tours and explain program philosophy and practices to community as needed.
  • . Conduct emergencies procedures. Interact with the children. Order, receive, store, maintain, and inventory supplies, materials, equipment, and furniture. Observe and maintain facility for healthy, safe, attractive, and appropriate environment for children. Operate computers. Respond to parents questions and requests. Main- tain staff relations, conduct staff evaluations, and preside at staff meetings.

Child Development Program Technician

Gateway Child Development Center
01.2003 - 01.2006


  • . Instruct and manage children ranging in age from 6 weeks to 5 years in a child development classroom. Develop and implement a variety of creative learning activities to engage children and stimulate learning for all age groups. Student needs include physically, mentally, and emotionally challenged, in addition to gifted and talented curriculum.
  • . Research and coordinate learning programs that include math, letter concepts, language development, art, music, science, social studies, and health and physical education.
  • . Manage parent/teacher conferences and schedules, advising caregivers on learning progress and recommending targeted involvement activities for each student. Additionally supervise and train Program Assistants and Program Leaders.
  • . Apply impeccable administrative talents integrating volume record keeping in compliance to regulatory requirements. Assist in purchasing materials, equipment, and classroom furnishings.
  • . Participate in ongoing professional development programs and workshops.
  • . Successfully attain optimum interest and learning levels through applied goal setting and appropriately targeted instruction on behalf of individual learning needs.

Lead Infant Teacher

JP Morgan Chase Child Development Ct
01.2001 - 01.2003
  • USAA Child Development Center, San Antonio, TX
  • . Over a 3-year tenure, contributed as a Lead Infant Teacher in 3 separate learning centers with diversified program requirements.
  • . Applied a full range classroom management and teaching proficiencies. Instructed students, counseled parents, and medicated children for a variety of diagnoses including epilepsy and asthma.
  • . Administered observation, academic, and business programs within each childcare environment.

Site Director

San Antonio Urban Ministries
01.1999 - 01.2001


  • . Promoted rapidly from Site Assistant and Site Manager to Site Director, due to exceptional management talents and abilities to attain team synergy and educational goals.
  • . Directed all aspects of daily operations that integrated teaching and student care programs, personnel, administrative, and resource management for a school with a regular enrollment of 60 children.

Education

Associate of Arts - Child Development

UTSA
San Antonio, TX

Skills

  • Classroom instruction experience
  • Experience with developmental disabilities
  • Effective classroom management
  • Student engagement experience
  • Working with children
  • Experience with special needs
  • Effective time management
  • Specialized education expertise
  • Early childhood education
  • Effective organizational skills
  • Instructional expertise
  • Early childhood care
  • Childhood education expertise
  • Experience with autism support

Accomplishments

  • Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
  • Documented and resolved conflicts which led to positive results.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Achieved data goals through effectively helping with IEP's.


Certification

  • Texas Director's License Present
  • Director's License through Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
  • TEA Educational Aide 3 Certification, expiration July 9, 2025.
  • Child Development Associate Certification
  • TEA Educational Aide Certificate 3 July 2023 to July 2025

Languages

English
Full Professional

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Part Time

Work Location

Remote

Important To Me

Work from home option

Timeline

Special Education Co-Teacher

Idea Public Schools
08.2018 - Current

Instructional Assistant, Special Education

Northside Independent School District
08.2014 - 07.2018

Director/Owner

Little Blessings EC Learning Center
01.2010 - 01.2013

CDA Mentor

Family Service Association
01.2008 - 01.2010

Director

St. Philip's College Child Development Center
03.2006 - 06.2008

Child Development Program Technician

Gateway Child Development Center
01.2003 - 01.2006

Lead Infant Teacher

JP Morgan Chase Child Development Ct
01.2001 - 01.2003

Site Director

San Antonio Urban Ministries
01.1999 - 01.2001

Associate of Arts - Child Development

UTSA