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Briona Nnoli
Grand Forks,ND
Summary
At Grand Forks Public Schools, I leveraged Differentiated Instruction and exceptional Classroom Management to enhance academic success for special needs students. My strategies fostered inclusive environments, improved behavior through Positive Behavior Support, and strengthened parent-teacher collaboration, significantly contributing to tailored educational outcomes and student engagement. Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion. Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Strategiest
Grand Forks Public Schools
08.2014 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual disabilities and Autism
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Enhanced students'' communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Organized and led professional development sessions for colleagues on inclusive education strategies, improving school-wide support for students with disabilities specifically in the area of de escalation
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND05.2016
Multiple Subject Crediential Program - Elementary School Teaching
California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University California Los Angeles
Los Angeles06.2006
High School Diploma -
Red River High School
Grand Forks, ND05.2001
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Small Group Instruction
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Inclusion Strategies
- Team Collaboration
- Parent Communication
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Social Skills Development
Certification
- Autism Certification from UND - May 2017
- Pro-Act Instrutor for school district - Fall 2017- Spring 2019
- TEACCH Training - 2017
- LINKS and STAR Training - 2017
Affiliations
- Board of Directors member for Development Homes Inc. Spring of 2023-present
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of six para professionals.
- Special Education Team leader for two years
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
- Trained district employees in paraprofessional training.
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Special Education Strategiest
Grand Forks Public Schools
08.2014 - Current
Master of Science - Special Education
University of North Dakota
Multiple Subject Crediential Program - Elementary School Teaching
California State University Northridge
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University California Los Angeles
High School Diploma -
Red River High School
- Autism Certification from UND - May 2017
- Pro-Act Instrutor for school district - Fall 2017- Spring 2019
- TEACCH Training - 2017
- LINKS and STAR Training - 2017
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