Cori Brown
Euless
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher with a proven track record in high school education, adept at developing Individualized Education Plans, and implementing behavior management strategies. Skilled in curriculum adaptation and fostering relationships, I effectively enhance student engagement and progress, ensuring compliance with IEP requirements while promoting inclusive teaching practices.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Trinity High School
Euless
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Provided students in general education classrooms accommodations, and specialized instructional support based on their IEP documentation.
- Prepared ARD documentation and drafted IEPs based on district and campus guidelines for a caseload of up to 30 students.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to modify classroom assignments, labs, and tests in order to meet student needs while ensuring alignment with TEKS.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress, and worked in tandem with general education counterparts to adjust instruction based on the results.
- Instructed special education classes using evidence-based practices.
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
Special Education Teacher
Morton Ranch High School
Katy
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Offered counseling to students and parents to increase personal growth, self-understanding and behavioral management.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Prepared ARD documentation and IEPs per district guidelines for caseloads of up to 19 students.
- Created an appropriate social skills curriculum for students with varied needs and abilities (Autism Support and Intervention Program [ASIP]).
- Monitored, tracked, and reported student behaviors to parents daily (per ASIP standards).
- Provided support in a general education setting by modeling behavior interventions and techniques to use with ASIP students
- Assisted with classroom observations to identify developmental delays and behavioral issues.
- Used de-escalation strategies to help calm students in general education and special education settings.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
SPED Instructional Aide
Colleyville Heritage High School
Colleyville
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Provided special education students with individualized care, including, but not limited to: feeding, personal care, and physical therapy.
- Assisted in life skills, behavior, special education, and general education classrooms (as inclusion support).
- Acted as a communication medium between parents, administrators, teachers, and students.
- Taught and reinforced new skills pertaining to communication, socialization, and personal care needs under the direct supervision of a Special Education Teacher.
- Understood and ensured compliance with all student IEP requirements.
- Collected data on student progress and maintained accurate records to update case managers.
- Supported the use of technology to enhance instruction.
- Facilitated communication between students, teachers, and parents to support student success.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice; Human Development
University of North Texas
Denton, TX05-2022
High School Diploma -
Morton Ranch High School
Katy, TX05-2014
Skills
- Individualized Education Plans
- Behavior management
- Assessment strategies
- Inclusive teaching practices
- Curriculum adaptation
- Data collection
- Relationship building
- Social skills development
Certification
- SPED EC-12 certification
- ESL EC-12 certification
- CPI/Safety Care
Additional Duties
- Assistant Wrestling Coach, 09/2022 - 05/2023
- Powder Puff football Sponsor, 09/2022 - 05/2023
- Junior Varsity Cheer Coach, 09/2023 - 05/2024
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Trinity High School
09.2024 - 05.2025
Special Education Teacher
Morton Ranch High School
08.2022 - 05.2024
SPED Instructional Aide
Colleyville Heritage High School
09.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice; Human Development
University of North Texas
High School Diploma -
Morton Ranch High School