Brooke Jackson
Westfield
Summary
Accomplished Early Childhood Special Education Teacher at Carmel Clay Schools, adept in problem-solving and emotional support. Managed IEPs and enhanced student motivation through hands-on activities, demonstrating significant improvements in student outcomes. Skilled in multitasking and behavioral management, ensuring a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Homemaker/Caregiver
Self Employed
05.2022 - Current
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Established daily routines to provide structure and predictability for children under care.
- Supported cognitive development with age-appropriate learning materials and engaging educational games.
- Developed fine motor skills with hands-on activities such as arts and crafts or puzzles.
- Improved communication skills by engaging children in age-appropriate conversations and active listening.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Carmel Clay Schools
08.2017 - 05.2022
- Coordinated with related service providers to ensure seamless delivery of supports for students requiring additional interventions or therapies.
- Increased parent involvement in the learning process by maintaining open communication and providing regular updates on student progress.
- Enhanced student motivation by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples into lesson plans.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Engaged students with specialized play and educational activities to boost learning.
- Developed and taught engaging and developmentally appropriate lesson plans to differentiate needs for learners.
- Prepared, scheduled and led IEPs to provide right help to meet child's present needs.
- Established safe play environment for students.
- Assessed student achievement through data analysis and maintained appropriate documentation for school-based and individual reporting purposes.
- Redirected poor behavior using positive reinforcement method, resulting in decrease in tantrums in classroom.
- Implemented positive discipline strategies to manage student behavior and build relationships.
Co-Teacher
Primrose Schools at Bridgewater
12.2015 - 08.2017
- Fostered critical thinking skills in students through problem-solving activities and real-world applications of concepts taught in class.
- Boosted parent-teacher collaboration by maintaining open lines of communication and conducting regular meetings to discuss student progress.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and encouraging respectful behavior among students.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to develop interdisciplinary units that engaged students across multiple subject areas.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education/Special Education
Oakland City University
Oakland City, IN05-2015
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Sensory integration techniques
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Play-based learning
- Creativity and innovation
- Language development strategies
- Motor skills development
- Assistive technology integration
- Visual supports implementation
- Social-emotional learning
- Data collection and analysis
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Indiana Driver's License
- First Aid Certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Homemaker/Caregiver
Self Employed
05.2022 - Current
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Carmel Clay Schools
08.2017 - 05.2022
Co-Teacher
Primrose Schools at Bridgewater
12.2015 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education/Special Education
Oakland City University
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