Brittany Thompson
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
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
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Stephen T. Mather High School
2018.09 - Current
- Provide professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
- Modify general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Facilitate small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Create and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Collaborate with educators and parents to develop instructional strategies and support.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Demonstrate creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- led group projects, delegated tasks and provided feedback.
- Proficient at creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promotes emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
School Safety Agent
Graphics Campus
2015.06 - 2017.08
- Verified school ID and communicated with visitors to authorize entry to building.
- Enhanced school safety by conducting thorough security checks and monitoring student activities.
- Collaborated with administration and teachers to develop crisis plans.
- Conducted regular safety drills to maintain a high level of preparedness among students and staff members.
- Handled difficult or potentially dangerous situations with clarity and composure, ensuring that appropriate steps were taken to resolve conflicts effectively while minimizing any potential harm.
- Participated actively in school-wide safety committees, contributing insights and expertise from a security perspective.
- Reduced instances of bullying through proactive intervention strategies, working collaboratively with counseling staff to address underlying issues affecting student interactions.
- Collaborated with school administrators and staff to identify potential risks and implement preventive measures.
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
- Trained new School Safety Agents, sharing best practices and expertise in maintaining secure learning environments.
Education
Master of Science - Education
City College of New York of The City University of New York
New York, NY06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY06.2017
Skills
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Life Skills Instruction
- Team Collaboration
- Literacy Intervention
- IEP development
- Curriculum development
- Excellent Communication
- Group and individual instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Conflict resolution
- Analytical & Critical thinking skills
- Data Analysis
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Stephen T. Mather High School
2018.09 - Current
School Safety Agent
Graphics Campus
2015.06 - 2017.08
Master of Science - Education
City College of New York of The City University of New York
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York
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