Courtney Brill
Maurertown,VA
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
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
Manassas , VA
09.2015 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Special Education Teacher
Shenandoah County Public Schools
Woodstock Virginia , VA
09.2001 - 06.2015
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
Special Education Teacher
Frederick County School Board
Winchester , VA
09.1999 - 10.2000
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Special Education Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
Manassas, Virginia
09.1994 - 08.1997
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Special Education Teacher
Augusta County Public Schools
Staunton, VA
09.1993 - 08.1994
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Education
Master of Education - General Special Education
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VABachelor of Science - Psychology
VA Polytechnic Institute And State University
Blacksburg, VASkills
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Instructional Strategies
- Competent in Smart Technology and virtual instruction
- Progress Evaluations
- Lesson Planning
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Parent Communication
- Learning Style Assessment
- Classroom Management
- Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Data Management
- Collaborative Team Work
- Collaborative Environments
Certification
- Early Childhood Special Education License - July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2030
- Specific Learning Disabilities K-12 License - July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2030
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
09.2015 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Shenandoah County Public Schools
09.2001 - 06.2015
Special Education Teacher
Frederick County School Board
09.1999 - 10.2000
Special Education Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
09.1994 - 08.1997
Special Education Teacher
Augusta County Public Schools
09.1993 - 08.1994
Master of Education - General Special Education
James Madison University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
VA Polytechnic Institute And State University
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