Bryan Lopes
Tukwila,WASHINGTON
Summary
Talented Special Education Educator focused on meeting student academic and emotional needs. Compassionate and caring in delivery of personalized, hands-on support. Focused on lessons targeted to specific learning, emotional needs, and strengths. Excels in skills such as problem solving, planning, organizing, and conducting Individual Education Planning meetings, behavioral coaching, lesson planning, and high needs case management.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
St.Theresa Program Teacher/Program Coordinator
Kennedy Catholic High School
Burien , WA
08.2021 - Current
- As the Teacher/Program Coordinator, I support students with specific learning disabilities (SLDs) and mild autism by providing targeted instruction and managing their individualized learning plans.
- I ensure accommodations are implemented consistently, and I monitor each student's academic and behavioral progress.
- I work closely with teachers to promote equitable, differentiated instruction, and offer strategies that support student success.
- I maintain regular communication with parents, offering updates, resources, and emotional support to build strong school-family partnerships.
- I lead team meetings, interpret evaluation data, and help create student-centered support plans. I also coach faculty on best practices and help foster a school culture rooted in inclusion and Catholic values.
- Through regular check-ins and structured support, I help students build executive functioning, self-advocacy, and confidence in their learning.
Special Education Teacher
Youth Development Institute
Phoenix, AZ
03.2020 - 07.2025
- Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
- Fostered positive and trusting relationships with students to increase engagement.
- Delivered specialized classroom instruction to students with developmental disorders.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Eliminated learning gaps and effectively instructed students by using teaching aids and motivational strategies.
- Organized and prepared instructional materials, communiqués and reports to facilitate student learning..
Special Education Teacher
Dysart Unified School District
Surprise, AZ
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
- Fostered positive and trusting relationships with students to increase engagement.
- Delivered specialized classroom instruction to students with developmental disorders.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Transitioned students across grade levels through careful planning and preparation.
- Established and communicated clear objectives for lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Organized and prepared instructional materials, communiqués and reports to facilitate student learning.
Substitute Teacher
Volusia County Schools Holly Hill Middle School Holly Hill Fl
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Taught content and skills in English language, literature, composition, reading, journalism to middle school students, utilizing curriculum designated by Volusia County Schools (VCS) Holly Hill Middle School.
- Instructed students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of VCS.
- Adapted English material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments and lesson plans that guide and challenge students.
- Developed lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the departments basic instructional philosophy and congruent with course/standards; provided individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students.
- Evaluated academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.
- Encouraged students to think independently and to express original ideas.
Paraprofessional
Volusia County Schools Deltona High School
Deltona, FL
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Worked with students in small group settings relative to classroom assignments or activities in a professional manner as directed by the teacher.
- Assisted with monitoring routines regarding attendance and all required documentation.
- Assists the teacher in the delivery of instructions as requested.
- Performed preventive case management as necessary.
- Effectively utilized computer software and educational programs as required to document and report on the program.
- Accurately assess student performance requiring objective evaluation as assigned.
- Developed course Curriculum and implemented a computer based leaning platform.
High Needs Case Manager
Arizona`s Children Association
Surprise, AZ
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Assessed children with high behavioral health needs.
- Worked with counselors and other care providers and clinical professionals to design treatment plans, set up referrals and choose the most suitable resources for a client’s specific behavioral health needs.
- Acted as a liaison between families and clinicians ensuring children and families receive the highest standard of care.
- Taught Social Emotional Learning skill and concepts to groups of 3-5 High School age students 20-30 hours a week.
- Develop teacher guides and lesson plans to support students overcoming challenges with emotional and developmental learning disabilities.
High Needs Case Manager
Child and Family Support Services
Flagstaff, AZ
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Provided direct services in the home or office.
- Worked in 1:1 and group based settings.
- Performed Crisis Safety Assessments.
- Conducted skills training and completed appropriate documentation.
- Served as the focal point for community resources.
- Performed case management functions including behavior coaching, clinical care coordination between resources within and outside the agency.
- Taught Social Emotional Learning skill and concepts to groups of 3-5 High School age students 20-30 hours a week.
- Develop teacher guides and lesson plans to support students overcoming challenges with emotional and developmental learning disabilities.
Security Officer
Juvenile
Lakewood, WA
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Provided security and accountability for youthful offenders who have been placed in a community transitional facility.
- 60%-70% of an average 8 hour work day was spent providing instruction and practical work.
- Used de-escalation techniques to manage crisis situations.
- Taught Juvenile offenders social emotional skills centered on coping strategies and self regulation tools.
- Paired and tailored lesson plans and teacher guides to support different types of offenders.
Supervisor
US Air Force
Portland , OR
08.2006 - 09.2010
- Provided ongoing training to address staff needs.
- Coached and mentored 14 staff members through constructive feedback to develop long-term career goals.
- 50%-60% of an average 8 hour work day was spent providing instruction and practical work.
- Paired and tailored content and curriculum for Pararescue operators and support teams.
- Was the primary Military Instructor for Survival and Emergency Actions skills.
- Conducted training and education in Survival and technical and emergency Action skills.
- Developed curriculum and instructional guides and lesson plans.
Juvenile Detention Officer
Perce County
Tacoma, WA
11.1999 - 08.2005
- Completed daily reports.
- Observed and recorded progress of each juvenile offender.
- Worked with therapeutic teams to facilitate counseling and group discussions for juveniles.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Helped students build learning and study skills to achieve educational goals.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Combined discipline plan with effective measures and lesson plans to increase concentration, participation and progress student accountability.
- Taught students to exercise problem solving methodology and techniques during tests.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Urban Studies
University of Washington
2015
Community College of the Air Force
2011
Skills
- Analysis - Analyzed and Developed Behavioral Health Support Plans, Assignment of Clinical Resources for High Needs children and Families, Crisis and Safety Plans, and Risk Assessments
- Collaboration - Planned, coordinated, facilitated multidisciplinary teams to address behavioral health needs and strategies to prevent and address high needs behaviors in children
- Organization - Assigned, trained, and supported parents, foster parents and natural supports to provide stable and pro-social methods and strategies that stabilize maladaptive behaviors in high needs families
- Projects Developed and Implemented High Needs Treatment Plans
- Led a multi-disciplinary team of clinicians and specialists in the analysis, development, implementation and maintenance of behavioral health support plans
- Led crisis intervention and response for children and families in acute and active suicidal crisis events
Certification
- Alternate Teaching Certificate (Interim) - 2019
Timeline
St.Theresa Program Teacher/Program Coordinator
Kennedy Catholic High School
08.2021 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Youth Development Institute
03.2020 - 07.2025
Special Education Teacher
Dysart Unified School District
07.2019 - 06.2020
Substitute Teacher
Volusia County Schools Holly Hill Middle School Holly Hill Fl
01.2019 - 05.2019
Paraprofessional
Volusia County Schools Deltona High School
01.2018 - 01.2019
High Needs Case Manager
Arizona`s Children Association
01.2017 - 01.2018
High Needs Case Manager
Child and Family Support Services
01.2015 - 01.2017
Security Officer
Juvenile
01.2011 - 01.2015
Supervisor
US Air Force
08.2006 - 09.2010
Juvenile Detention Officer
Perce County
11.1999 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Urban Studies
University of Washington
Community College of the Air Force
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