Brooklyn Bost
Sierra Vista
Summary
I am a professional educator with a passion for literacy, equity, and evidence-based instruction. My experience in special education has equipped me with the skills necessary to effectively deliver reading instruction to a wide range of diverse learners. With a comprehensive understanding of the science of reading, I can effectively provide targeted instruction in decoding, fluency, and comprehension. To create authentic learning opportunities, I teach students to leverage unique life experiences to enhance comprehension and critical thinking. Through explicit instruction in tiered vocabulary, questioning, inferring, summarizing, and analyzing; my students are equipped with skills necessary to engage with complex text, facilitating the pursuit of higher education.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher (Grades 6-8)
Leman Academy of Excellence
07.2024 - Current
- As Exceptional Student Services Team Lead, I oversaw a multidisciplinary team of educators and support providers to ensure compliance with IEP/504 Plans and legal mandates.
- Designed and implemented data driven Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) to define student learning objectives and educational strategies.
- Developed and delivered differentiated lessons based on evidence-based practices to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Modified general education curriculum for students with disabilities using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Designed and delivered workshops on effective special education strategies, including classroom management, differentiation, and accommodations for students with disabilities.
- Led training sessions on the science of reading to enhance literacy outcomes for diverse learners.
504 Coordinator
Leman Academy of Excellence
07.2024 - Current
- Managed all aspects of the 504 Plan process, including eligibility determinations, plan development, and implementation.
- Ensured compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and other applicable federal, state, and district policies.
- Provided training and guidance to staff on 504 regulations and strategies for implementing accommodations.
- Advocated for the needs of students with disabilities, ensuring they had equitable access to educational opportunities.
Special Education Teacher (Grades 6-8)
Sierra Schools (SESI)
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Implemented positive behavioral support strategies, de-escalation techniques, and behavior intervention plans
- Utilized the PBIS framework to define expected behaviors, teach behavioral expectations, and implement positive reinforcement strategies
- Created, implemented, and monitored IEPS for students
- Conducted assessments, evaluated student progress, and adjusted instruction accordingly.
- As curriculum liaison, I acted as the primary point of contact between the school site and district curriculum teams to align instructional practices with district standards and goals.
Reading Interventionist
Community Montessori School
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Designed and implemented a remedial program to facilitate the development of literacy skills in students who were not yet reading at grade-level.
- Gathered data to measure student progress and determine learner needs
- Met regularly with director and relevant stakeholders to review student progress
- Provided intensive, Tier 3 instruction to individual students with unique learning needs
Classroom Teacher (Grades 3-6)
Arizona Arts Academy
01.2021 - 11.2022
- Assigned and graded class work and homework
- Arranged classroom and designed lessons to provide students with the opportunity to observe, question, and investigate new concepts
- Instructed students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations
- Met regularly with stakeholders to discuss progress and determine educational priorities
- Collaborated with faculty members to evaluate and improve curriculum
- Designed differentiated lesson plans, integrating assistive devices and supportive technology to enhance learning for disabled students
Student Study Team Facilitator
Arizona Arts Academy
01.2021 - 11.2022
- Designed and delivered assessments to monitor student learning outcomes in Response to Intervention cycles.
- Acted as a liaison between Arizona Arts Academy and the Palominas School District in order to secure students’ access to necessary disability services and formal evaluations, which were unavailable to them on the private campus.
- Formulated Strategic plans for Tier 2 and Tier 3 systems of support
- Collaborated with stakeholders to support impaired students in classroom learning
- Worked with multidisciplinary teams in planning and developing appropriate IEP goals
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum and Instruction
Western Governors University
10.2023
Bachelor of Art - Elementary and Special Education
Western Governors University
07.2021
Skills
- LETRS Trained
- Fluency Development
- Reading Comprehension Strategies
- Tiered Vocabulary Instruction
- Progress Monitoring
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Differentiated Reading Lessons
- IEPs and MTSS/RTI Frameworks
- Assistive Technology Integration
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Student Engagement Techniques
- Professional Development Facilitation
- Multisensory Teaching Methods
- Individualized Student Support
Certification
Arizona Standard Professional Teaching Certificate: Special Education, Mild to Moderate Disabilities K-12
Timeline
Special Education Teacher (Grades 6-8)
Leman Academy of Excellence
07.2024 - Current
504 Coordinator
Leman Academy of Excellence
07.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher (Grades 6-8)
Sierra Schools (SESI)
12.2023 - 06.2024
Reading Interventionist
Community Montessori School
11.2022 - 08.2023
Classroom Teacher (Grades 3-6)
Arizona Arts Academy
01.2021 - 11.2022
Student Study Team Facilitator
Arizona Arts Academy
01.2021 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Art - Elementary and Special Education
Western Governors University
Arizona Standard Professional Teaching Certificate: Special Education, Mild to Moderate Disabilities K-12
Master of Science - Curriculum and Instruction
Western Governors University
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