Brianna Richards
Norwalk,CA
Summary
Experienced social justice educator committed to creating inclusive experiences for students and educators through the establishment of collaborative systems and structures that promote communication, clarity, collaboration, and creative problem solving.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dean of Equity and Culture
Aspire Firestone Academy
South Gate, CA
07.2023 - Current
- Co-creation of attendance related student and parent events based on attendance data trends and analysis
- Creation of behavioral procedures to reinforce positive interactions between students and staff
- Creation of schoolwide tiered behavior response matrix aligned with restorative practices and schoolwide PBIS
- Regular behavior data analysis to identify behavior trends
- Creation of student supervision norms and procedures
- School Administrator for Special Education Program
- Created and facilitated professional development related to school culture, co-teaching, special education and equity practices
- Coaching and supervision of classified and certificated staff
Black Student Union (BSU) Mentor
Aspire Tate Academy
Los Angeles, CA
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Recruiting African-American/Black parents and students in grades 3-6 for participation in weekly BSU meetings
- Creation and facilitation of a meeting environment where students experience genuine belonging and engage in learning that is racially-affirming
Site-Based Special Education Department Chair
Aspire Tate Academy
Los Angeles, CA
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Led the special education team in tracking and analysis of student-related data and work with teachers on the team to plan for the differentiation of instruction based on the student data
- Creation of collaborative school-wide structures and protocols between GE and SE educators
- Co-facilitation of weekly and monthly special education collaboration meetings
- Collaboration with school administrators on school-wide normed special education program and co-teaching practices.
Pro-Black Programming Coordinator
Aspire Tate Academy
Los Angeles, CA
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Organize and coordinate school-wide Black History Month student and parent events
- Set groundwork for new Pro Black initiatives for the year (Black Family Partnerships, HBCU Tours, BSUs for elementary, Community Partnerships, Black Wellness)
Education Specialist & Lead Education Specialist
Aspire Tate Academy
Los Angeles, CA
08.2016 - 06.2023
- Co-taught and provided Specialized Academic Instruction for grades K-6 in accordance with student IEPs accommodations in a full Inclusion General Education Setting
- Worked with students with various eligibilities (AUT, SLI, SLD, OHI, ID, ED) with academic, behavioral and social-emotional needs ranging from mild/moderate to moderate/severe including alternate curriculum
- Development and facilitation of parent engagement events for parents of students with IEPS across multiple school sites
- Caseload Management - Individual Education Plan writing, revision, and implementation, proctoring of educational diagnostic assessments, data collection and analysis, creation and management of instructional and behavior intervention assistants service schedules and collaboration with Related Service providers
- Lead Education Specialist - 8/2021-6/2023
- Co-creation and co-facilitation of school wide ELA, Math and Special Education professional development
- Redesigned tier 3 reading intervention in collaboration with school administration team
- Co-creation of school wide special education programming norms, procedures, protocols, and collaborative structures
- Mentor teacher - 8/2022-6/2023
Guest Lecturer
UCLA Extension
Los Angeles, CA
10.2020 - 03.2022
- Created a free extension course for adult educators at various levels of post graduate education levels called 'Intersectionality and Inclusive Education'
- Developed syllabi and course schedules to communicate classroom expectations and learning objectives
- Utilized online learning platforms, Zoom and Canvas, to deliver interactive learning experiences.
Special Education Teacher
Griffith Middle School
US
10.2015 - 06.2016
- Seventh and Eighth Grade Special Day Program teacher
Education
Masters Of Arts In Education Administration -
University of California
06.2020
Bachelors Of Arts In Psychology -
Marist College
05.2014
Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) In Business Administration -
Marist College
05.2014
Skills
- Systems Oriented Thinking & Planning
- Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports aligned to Multi-Tiered System of Supports
- Universal Design for Learning
- Professional Development aligned to adult learning theory
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Schedule Creation & Management
Certification
- Certificate of Eligibility for Administrative Services Credential
- Education Specialist Instruction, Mild/Moderate
- Education Specialist Instruction, Moderate/Severe
- Autism Spectrum Disorders Authorization
- Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development
Timeline
Dean of Equity and Culture
Aspire Firestone Academy
07.2023 - Current
Black Student Union (BSU) Mentor
Aspire Tate Academy
12.2022 - 06.2023
Site-Based Special Education Department Chair
Aspire Tate Academy
08.2022 - 06.2023
Guest Lecturer
UCLA Extension
10.2020 - 03.2022
Pro-Black Programming Coordinator
Aspire Tate Academy
08.2020 - 06.2023
Education Specialist & Lead Education Specialist
Aspire Tate Academy
08.2016 - 06.2023
Special Education Teacher
Griffith Middle School
10.2015 - 06.2016
Masters Of Arts In Education Administration -
University of California
Bachelors Of Arts In Psychology -
Marist College
Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) In Business Administration -
Marist College
- Certificate of Eligibility for Administrative Services Credential
- Education Specialist Instruction, Mild/Moderate
- Education Specialist Instruction, Moderate/Severe
- Autism Spectrum Disorders Authorization
- Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development
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