Brooke Barrow
La Mirada,CA
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Substitute Teacher with a proven track record at Orange County Department of Education, OCDE, enhancing student learning through empathetic support and innovative instructional planning. Excelled in creating inclusive environments and boosting collaboration among educators, significantly improving intervention strategies and student progress monitoring. Skilled in IEP implementation and utilizing assistive technology, demonstrating a commitment to fostering academic and emotional growth. Energetic and compassionate with natural ability to connect with students in supportive learning environment. Possesses essential understanding of individualized education plans and classroom management, combined with skills in communication and adaptability. Committed to fostering inclusive education and academic growth for all students.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Special Education Substitute Teacher
Orange County Department of Education, OCDE
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop effective intervention strategies for struggling learners.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent classroom routines and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions that targeted specific skill deficits while monitoring progress towards IEP goals.
- Ensured a safe and inclusive learning environment by promoting respect, empathy, and understanding among all students.
- Strengthened parent-teacher communication by providing frequent updates on student progress and collaborating to create individualized support plans.
- Increased collaboration between general and special education teachers by organizing regular meetings and sharing resources.
- Assisted students in achieving academic growth by providing targeted instruction based on their unique learning needs.
- Utilized assistive technology tools to increase accessibility and engagement for students with diverse abilities in the classroom setting.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
- Documented student progress and provided regular updates to parents.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Cal State University Long Beach
Long Beach05-2024
Skills
- Empathy and patience
- Classroom organization
- Instructional planning
- Emotional support
- Visual supports
- Data collection
- Transition planning
- IEP implementation
Certification
- Fingerprint Clearance Card - California Department of Public Safety.
- 30 Day Substitute Teaching Permit- California Commission on Teacher Credentialing 2024, August
- Bloodborne Pathogen Training for Schools - ASCIP
Timeline
Special Education Substitute Teacher
Orange County Department of Education, OCDE
08.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Cal State University Long Beach
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