Brooke Bolinger
Fort Wayne,Indiana
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
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Fort Wayne Community Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
Peer Mentor
Huntington University
12.2019 - 05.2022
- Shared resources, opportunities, and activities to support mentee's learning and development.
- Established trusting relationship with mentee by maintaining professionalism and honoring confidentiality.
- Facilitated peer-to-peer conversations to support open communication among mentees.
- Created individualized mentoring plans for mentees, promoting personal growth and development.
Education
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Ball State University
Muncie, IN12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/Special Education
Huntington University
Huntington, IN05.2022
Skills
- Social Skills Development
- Special Education
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Parent Communication
- Student Records Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Behavior Modifications
- De-Escalation Techniques
Certification
- Mild Intervention Special Education Indiana Teaching License - July 2022-July 2024
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Fort Wayne Community Schools
08.2022 - Current
Peer Mentor
Huntington University
12.2019 - 05.2022
Master of Science - Applied Behavior Analysis
Ball State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/Special Education
Huntington University
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