Desirae Brucato
Newport Beach,CA
Summary
Successful background as an Education Specialist which focused on assessing student needs, developing and maintaining appropriate Individualized Education Plans and implementing services to address these needs. Diligent educator with 7 years of experience in various program settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resource Specialist, TK-5th
Fountain Valley School District
08.2023 - Current
- Created master schedule to provide Specialized Academic Instruction services to students in grades TK-5th grade with varying disabilities
- Established clear performance expectations for instructional aides and reviewed periodically to maintain consistent and successful support
- Implemented evidence based intervention curriculum for Reading and Writing with measurable progress indicated
- Conducted initial assessments for general education students with academic and behavioral concerns
- Led Individualized Education Plan meetings for Annuals, Triennials and Initials with upwards of 10 team members
- Ensured the Least Restrictive Environment was appropriately chosen for all students with Individualized Education Plans
- Considered the continuum of services for all students who qualified for an Individualized Education Plan
- Collaborated with site administration frequently to aid in maintaining student behavior and a positive culture amongst staff members
Mild/Moderate Education Specialist, 3rd-5th
Fountain Valley School District
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in education, enhancing overall teaching effectiveness.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formal and informal evaluations, using data to inform instructional decisions.
- Led after-school tutoring sessions for struggling students, boosting their confidence and understanding of course material.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
Mild/Moderate Education Specialist, 6th-8th
Fountain Valley School District
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Constructed an effective learning environment which focused on the behavioral needs of students with Emotional Disturbance and Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Created and implemented Individualized Education Plans to address student needs in the areas of academics and behaviors
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by designing and implementing a sustained behavior management program
- Aided in hiring classroom instructional aides in order to maintain a consistent and reliable team
Mild/Moderate Education Specialist
Alta Loma School District
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Assessed individual student needs to create lesson plans addressing academic strengths and interests of students, while fostering development, and growth for students grades 7th-8th
- Provided individualized support for students with special needs, adapting instructional approaches to meet their unique learning requirements.
- Implemented data-driven instruction by regularly assessing student progress and adjusting lesson plans accordingly.
- Curated Individualized Education Plans for students with varying disabilities, including; Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disabilities and Speech/Language Impairments
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Brandman University
Irvine, CA05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2017
Skills
- Academic Assessment
- IEP Development
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Decision-Making
- Training and mentoring
- Staff Management
Certification
- Certified Pro-Act trained
- Applied Behavior Analysis Level 1
- CPR trained
Additional Information
Experience with various achievement assessments including the Woodcock Johnson, WIAT-4 and KTEA-2. Training in various intervention curriculums including i-Ready for Reading, Writing and Math, SPIRE, and PCI Reading Program. Previous experience in Applied Behavior Analysis.
Timeline
Resource Specialist, TK-5th
Fountain Valley School District
08.2023 - Current
Mild/Moderate Education Specialist, 3rd-5th
Fountain Valley School District
08.2021 - 06.2023
Mild/Moderate Education Specialist, 6th-8th
Fountain Valley School District
08.2018 - 06.2021
Mild/Moderate Education Specialist
Alta Loma School District
08.2017 - 05.2018
Master of Arts - Special Education
Brandman University
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Arizona State University
- Certified Pro-Act trained
- Applied Behavior Analysis Level 1
- CPR trained
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