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Brittany Ketcham

Garland,TX

Summary

Encouraging teacher and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Garland ISD
08.2020 - Current
  • Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders, including parents, teachers, and administrators.
  • Managed caseloads of 20+ students
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
  • Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.

4th Grade Teacher

Morgan County School District RE-3
10.2019 - 07.2020
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
  • Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
  • Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.

Student Teacher, 9th Grade

Morgan County School District RE-3
08.2019 - 10.2019
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
  • Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.

Long-Term Substitute Teacher/Special Education Paraprofessional

Morgan County School District RE-3
01.2017 - 05.2019
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.

Education

Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary (K-6) And Special Education (K-12)

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
10.2019

Skills

  • Data Management
  • Data Analytics
  • Data Security
  • Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
  • Conflict Resolution Techniques
  • Individual Education Plans IEPs
  • Crisis Prevention and Intervention
  • Team Collaboration

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Garland ISD
08.2020 - Current

4th Grade Teacher

Morgan County School District RE-3
10.2019 - 07.2020

Student Teacher, 9th Grade

Morgan County School District RE-3
08.2019 - 10.2019

Long-Term Substitute Teacher/Special Education Paraprofessional

Morgan County School District RE-3
01.2017 - 05.2019

Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary (K-6) And Special Education (K-12)

Western Governors University

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