Brittany E. Saffold
16289 Enclave Village Dr. Tampa,FL
Summary
Well-rounded and motivated Special Educator skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to build students' strengths and academic success. Committed to providing students with firm guidelines, structure, routines and dependability. Drives student success by partnering closely with administrators, teachers and guardians on diverse initiatives. Background in one-on-one assistance and group instruction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
9th/11th Grade VE ELA Teacher, ESE
Wharton High School
Tampa, FL
10.2023 - Current
- Developed Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) and differentiated instructional materials to meet the needs of individual students.
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lessons in accordance with B.E.S.T ELA curriculum guidelines.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
- Maintained school-wide culture of respect and actively used positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) disciplinary methods.
- Collaborated with co-teachers to develop strategies for improving academic outcomes for at-risk students across multiple grade levels.
- Assisted students with building long-term skills such as communication skills and social-emotional development.
3rd Grade ESE ELA/Math Teacher
Belmont Elementary School
Sun City Center, Florida
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Progress monitoring and analyzation of ELA/Math testing data to assist students with Reading, Writing, and Math skills.
- Provide Push-In/ Pull-Out service for ESE students to increase skills sets. (Decoding-encoding, Phonological awareness, reading fluency, etc.)
- Collaborative Lesson Planning with 3rd teachers to differentiate learning for struggling students.
6th-8th Grade SS/ELA Teacher, ESE
Beth Shields Middle School
Hillsborough County, FL
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Designs and implements lesson plans that incorporates 6th/7th grade curriculum and English Language Arts
- Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying exceptionalities, needs, and interests
- Evaluates students’ performance by analyzing data gathered from targeted assessments and observed behaviors to identify strengths and weakness of instructional practices and take corrective action
- Confers regularly with students, parents/guardians, fellow educators, support staff, and administrators to discuss and resolve academic and behavioral issues
- Develops and implements students’ Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
- Leads weekly Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) as the English Language Arts team leader
Selling Specialist
Dillard’s
Tampa, FL
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Created positive and rewarding client experiences through warm and friendly customer interactions
- Maintained consistent visual merchandising standards to highlight product features, attract customers and boost sales
- Collaborated with customer service team members to assist with product information and provide outstanding service
- Accomplished and surpassed sales goals on a regular basis
Beauty Advisor
Dillard’s
Tallahassee, FL
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Helped customers find the best products that best suited their skin tones and skin types
- Hosted frequent counter events to properly promote new products
- Built and deepened productive and positive customer relationships with high-quality service and a focus on gaining loyalty
- Managed product inventory and produced sales reports for managers
- Accomplished and surpassed sales goals on a regular basis
Lead Sales Associate
City Beauty Supply
Tallahassee, FL
06.2017 - 10.2017
- Balanced the needs of multiple customers simultaneously in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Helped customers select products that best fit their personal needs.
- Up-sold additional cosmetic items, styling tools and fashion accessories to increase store profits.
- Maintained visually appealing and effective displays for the entire store.
- Communicated information to customers about product quality, value and the latest styles.
Case Manager (Internship)
DISC Village Inc
Tallahassee, FL
06.2015 - 12.2015
- Engaged in counseling and support to a diverse group of "first time" juvenile offenders
- Monitored and ensured safety of clients at high risk for substance abuse
- Worked alongside licensed staff to implement and revise individual patient treatment plans and goals
- Delivered comprehensive therapeutic services to children, adolescents and adults involved with child welfare and prevention services.
- Assessed patients to identify their individual needs and created care plans to address objectives and goals as identified during the evaluation.
Teacher's Assistant
Twin Lakes Elementary School
Tampa, FL
01.2013 - 08.2013
- Assisted school faculty with classroom instruction material, exams, and record keeping
- Improved student participation in the classroom through integration of creative role-playing exercises and peer review sessions
- Worked with students on individual and small group basis to reinforce learning concepts, help complete assignments, and improve conduct behavior
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Florida A & M University
2016
Skills
- Behavioral/cognitive skills development
- Certified in Expectational Student Education K-12
- Excellent at student mentorship
- Capable of lesson planning for multiple subjects General Ed and ESE curriculum (3 years)
- 5 years of case managerial experience
- Student Records Management
References
Latoya Padgett – ESE Specialist, Beth Shields Middle School
• Latoya.padgett@hcps.net
• 813-445-9950
Tonya Jordan- Christian – ELA Coach, Beth Shields Middle School
• Tonette.jordan-christian@hcps.net
• 813-420-3442
Timeline
9th/11th Grade VE ELA Teacher, ESE
Wharton High School
10.2023 - Current
3rd Grade ESE ELA/Math Teacher
Belmont Elementary School
08.2023 - 10.2023
6th-8th Grade SS/ELA Teacher, ESE
Beth Shields Middle School
08.2019 - 05.2023
Selling Specialist
Dillard’s
04.2019 - 07.2019
Beauty Advisor
Dillard’s
01.2018 - 02.2019
Lead Sales Associate
City Beauty Supply
06.2017 - 10.2017
Case Manager (Internship)
DISC Village Inc
06.2015 - 12.2015
Teacher's Assistant
Twin Lakes Elementary School
01.2013 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Florida A & M University
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