Brittney Berg
Spokane,WA
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher with 5+ years of experience focused on building students' strengths and confidence. Committed to providing students with firm guidelines, structure, routines and dependability to foster social and academic growth. Adept in collaborating with and leading high-impact, cross-functional teams to support each individual child to ensure success across a continuum of services and instructional settings. Successful problem-solver with sound judgment, intentionality, and ability to communicate complex issues to diverse audiences.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
4th-8th Special Education Teacher
Pacheco Union School District
Redding, CA
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Provided a structured and visually orderly environment to ensure maximum learning and self management opportunities.
- Provided a positive climate that motivates students to achieve.
- Used technology apps such as Moby Max, Prodigy, Lexia, Google Classroom and Readworks to encourage student growth and use for planning purposes for each child.
Kindergarten-3rd Special Education Teacher
Prairie Elementary School
Redding , CA
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Produced and delivered materials for career development and task management for teacher assistants in the room.
- Collaborated with general education teachers, specialist, and other district personnel to ensure students successful transition into a less restrictive environment.
- Fostered positive and collaborative relationships with the paraprofessionals in the classroom, parents and related service provoders.
K-3 Special Education Teacher
Central Valley School District
Spokane, WA
09.2015 - 06.2018
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
- Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
K-3 Extended Resource Teacher
Central Valley School District
Spokane Valley, WA
09.2015 - 06.2018
- Prepared unit and lesson plans in all subjects (reading, writing, math, social adaptive, and behavior) in a self-contained classroom, following curriculum guidelines, common core standards and E.L.L standards that supported the whole child.
- Developed Individual Education Programs for each student to address educational needs and objectives.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, administrators and other professionals to develop strategies for meeting the needs of special education student in the classroom.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Participated in professional development opportunities such as PBIS training and GLAD training.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Washington State University
Pullman, WA06-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Earlychildhood Education
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA05-2015
Skills
- Student Records Management
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Parent Communication
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Classroom Management
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
4th-8th Special Education Teacher
Pacheco Union School District
08.2019 - 06.2020
Kindergarten-3rd Special Education Teacher
Prairie Elementary School
08.2019 - 06.2020
K-3 Special Education Teacher
Central Valley School District
09.2015 - 06.2018
K-3 Extended Resource Teacher
Central Valley School District
09.2015 - 06.2018
Master of Arts - Special Education
Washington State University
Bachelor of Arts - Earlychildhood Education
Eastern Washington University
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