Brianna Brown
Excelsior Springs,MO
Summary
Experienced with supporting faculty and students in academic environments. Utilizes effective instructional techniques to enhance learning experiences. Knowledge of classroom management and educational software tools.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Specialist
MODYS
04.2025 - Current
- Taught tier 1, whole class
- Led tier 2, small groups
- Analyzed student data to plan interventions
- Supported student academic expectations, responsibilities, and achievements
- Created curricula to meet student needs
- Managed special education caseloads of up to 30 students at a time
- Collaborated with teachers to implement effective instructional strategies.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and adapt interventions.
- Led professional development workshops for staff on special education best practices for literacy.
- Led IEP meetings
- Developed individualized education plans to meet diverse student needs.
- Kept meticulous records of student performance and progress reports for accurate documentation purposes.
- Served as case manager overseeing the development implementation monitoring evaluation of IEPs ensuring legal compliance.
2nd Grade Teacher
KIPP Endeavor Academy
07.2023 - 04.2025
- Taught tier 1, whole class
- Led tier 2, small groups
- Analyzed student assessment data to plan which interventions would best help their academic progress
- Supported student academic expectations, responsibilities, and achievements
- Led whole-class instruction while differentiating to meet individual student needs
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning in core subjects.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that promoted student collaboration and social-emotional development.
- Utilized data-driven assessments to monitor student progress and adapt instructional strategies accordingly.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to address individual student needs and support academic achievement.
- Integrated technology tools into lessons to enhance student engagement and facilitate interactive learning experiences.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
Academic Tutor
Varsity Tutors
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Maintained regular communication with program participants' families.
- Established and maintained open lines of communication with students and parents
- Provided support in analyzing student data.
- Worked with a variety of age ranges and subjects.
- Taught whole group classes that served 10-80 students during the pandemic in various literacy skill levels.
- Created lesson plans and schedules to best support participants' needs.
- Developed personalized lesson plans tailored to individual student needs.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing various teaching methods and techniques.
- Facilitated one-on-one tutoring sessions to enhance understanding of complex subjects.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, using data-driven decision-making to inform future instructional planning.
- Empowered students to take ownership of their learning process, setting goals and tracking progress towards those objectives.
ESL Teacher
Classover
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Developed customized lesson plans to enhance language acquisition for diverse student groups.
- Facilitated interactive English language activities to promote student engagement and participation.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to improve learning outcomes and foster critical thinking skills.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify areas for curriculum enhancement and targeted support initiatives.
- Provided targeted instruction on pronunciation, intonation, and accent reduction to enhance students' overall communication skills in English.
- Enhanced students' speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during conversation sessions.
- Increased student proficiency in English by creating engaging and interactive classroom activities.
Literacy Interventionist
Literacy Lab Americorps
Kansas City, MO
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Established and maintained open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members.
- Provided support in analyzing student assessment data.
- Managed time and schedule flexibility to maximize teacher schedules and learning.
- Coached individual participants in skills necessary for successful performance.
- Supported student academic expectations, responsibilities, and achievements.
- Developed individualized literacy plans to support diverse student needs.
- Implemented evidence-based reading interventions for struggling readers.
- Facilitated workshops for parents on supporting reading at home.
Education
Bachelor's of Elementary Education - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ11-2022
Master of Arts - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ08-2024
Skills
- Differentiated instruction techniques
- Differentiated instruction techniques
- Differentiated instruction techniques
- Differentiated instruction techniques
- Differentiated instruction techniques
- Differentiated instruction techniques
- Differentiated instruction techniques
- Differentiated instruction techniques
- Differentiated instruction techniques
- Differentiated instruction techniques
- Differentiated instruction techniques
- Differentiated instruction techniques
- Differentiated instruction techniques
- Differentiated instruction techniques
- Differentiated instruction techniques
Accomplishments
- Curriculum Design - Designed, developed and implemented daily lessons for 90 students.
- Won “Teacher Leadership” award at Northwest Regional Youth Center in 2025.
- Collaborated with team of 3-6 as lead teacher.
Certification
- LETRs Training
Timeline
Special Education Specialist
MODYS
04.2025 - Current
2nd Grade Teacher
KIPP Endeavor Academy
07.2023 - 04.2025
ESL Teacher
Classover
12.2022 - 07.2023
Academic Tutor
Varsity Tutors
01.2020 - 01.2024
Literacy Interventionist
Literacy Lab Americorps
08.2019 - 06.2021
Bachelor's of Elementary Education - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Master of Arts - Special Education
Grand Canyon University