BRIANA PARISH

Reno,NV

Summary

Ambitious and hardworking professional with a broad range of skills and experience in managing student educational goals and individualized skill development. Over 10 years of experience as a licensed special education teacher, specializing in developing and implementing robust teaching programs. Proven track record of mentoring new and experienced staff members and effectively managing a special education department. Skilled in team building, leadership, and motivation. Excellent customer relations and strong relationship-building abilities. Demonstrated ability to make independent decisions and consistently contribute to company success. Dedicated to utilizing training, monitoring, and morale-building skills to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Department Leader

Earl Wooster High School & McQueen High School

07.2021 - Current

Curriculum Support & Instructional Leadership: Led the development and implementation of both Common Core and adapted curricula for students with disabilities, ensuring compliance with state standards and fostering effective instruction through collaborative coaching, model teaching, and direct classroom support.
Special Education Compliance & IEP Oversight: Monitored and ensured that students with disabilities received high-quality instruction in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), overseeing the development, timely review, and documentation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs), and ensuring compliance with all state and federal regulations.
Professional Development & Stakeholder Collaboration: Delivered professional learning opportunities for staff and parents, and collaborated with local school personnel, families, and interdisciplinary teams to drive informed decision-making, improve instructional practices, and enhance student achievement for students with disabilities.

Special Education Teacher

Washoe County School District

09.2016 - Current

Needs Assessment & Individualized Support: Designed and implemented tailored service plans (similar to IEPs) to address the unique needs of individuals with disabilities, collaborating with families, service providers, and cross-functional teams to set and achieve personalized goals.
Progress Monitoring & Data Analysis: Utilized a variety of assessment tools to track individual progress, analyzing data to identify areas for improvement and adjusting service strategies to ensure alignment with client needs and organizational objectives.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Communication: Fostered strong communication channels with internal teams, families, and external partners to ensure a holistic approach to client support, providing regular updates on progress and adjusting services based on feedback from all stakeholders.
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.

Education

Masters of Arts - Teaching Special Education

Sierra Nevada University, Incline Village, NV

01.2019

Capstone Project: Social Justice in High School Classrooms: A Resource Guide for High School Teachers Working With Court-Involved Students Who Have Experienced Trauma, Content Creator.

Bachelor of Science - Health Science

California State University- Chico, Chico, CA

01.2011

Skills

Effective written communication
Proficient in prioritizing tasks
Project Management
Flexibility and critical thinking
Technology Proficiency
Content Creation

Effective team management
Instructional design expertise
Strong detail-oriented skills
Effective verbal communication
Effective multitasking
Compassionate communication

Accomplishments

Experienced educator with over 5 years of success in delivering high-quality lessons and effective classroom management, consistently receiving positive feedback for teaching excellence and student engagement.

Timeline

Department Leader - Earl Wooster High School & McQueen High School

07.2021 - Current

Special Education Teacher - Washoe County School District

09.2016 - Current

Sierra Nevada University - Masters of Arts, Teaching Special Education

California State University- Chico - Bachelor of Science, Health Science