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Brittany Hecker

Brittany Hecker

Albany,NY

Summary

Well-qualified Professional Development Specialist adept at planning and implementing onsite and remote training programs. Authoritative and clear communicator with enthusiastic style and insightful approach.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
2
2

NYS Teaching Certifications

Work History

Professional Development Specialist

Measurement Incorporated
07.2023 - Current


  • Facilitated workshops and webinars on a wide range of topics, including restorative practices, for educational organizations
  • Championed diversity and inclusion initiatives by incorporating relevant content into training materials, facilitating discussions around unconscious bias, and promoting inclusive behaviors across all levels of the organization.
  • Implemented innovative instructional strategies to engage participants, promote active learning, and increase retention of critical concepts.

Instructional Coach

HFM BOCES (Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery)
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Provided high quality professional development, technical assistance, and job-embedded coaching to districts on: Data Analysis, Literacy (Science of Reading), Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, Social Emotional Learning (Including PBIS), School Safety Initiatives, and Restorative Practices for Behavior Intervention.
  • Championed a growth mindset among staff by promoting reflective practices and encouraging educators to take risks in their instruction.

Literacy Specialist

Schenectady CSD (Lincoln Community Elementary)
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Job-embedded coaching and Professional Development for grade level teams K-5.
  • Delivered high-quality instruction that accommodates diverse learning styles while addressing specific behavioral needs of individual students.
  • Educated staff members on restorative practices and their impact on academic performance, promoting empathy and understanding within the school community.
  • Coordinated with school counselors and psychologists to address the underlying emotional or mental health issues that may contribute to problematic behaviors in students.

Literacy Specialist

Middleburgh CSD
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Implemented research-based approaches to deliver differentiated Literacy instruction tailored to individual learner needs.
  • Increased student engagement by incorporating positive reinforcement strategies and various restorative practices into daily routines and interactions.
  • Facilitated professional development with School Psychologist for staff on topics related to behavior management, restorative practices, de-escalation techniques, and trauma-informed practices.

Education

M.S. in Education - Literacy Education (B-6)

SUNY Cortland
01.2011

B.S. in Education - Childhood Education (1-6)

SUNY Oneonta
01.2010

Skills

  • Cross-Cultural Competence
  • Adult Learning Theory
  • Facilitation Techniques
  • Training Delivery
  • Implement Restorative Practices
  • Effective Communication
  • Instructional Design
  • Continuous Professional Development

Certification

  • NYS Professional Certification in Literacy Education
  • NYS Professional Certification in Childhood Education

Timeline

Professional Development Specialist

Measurement Incorporated
07.2023 - Current

Instructional Coach

HFM BOCES (Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery)
06.2022 - 06.2023

Literacy Specialist

Schenectady CSD (Lincoln Community Elementary)
01.2018 - 01.2022

Literacy Specialist

Middleburgh CSD
01.2015 - 01.2018

M.S. in Education - Literacy Education (B-6)

SUNY Cortland

B.S. in Education - Childhood Education (1-6)

SUNY Oneonta

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