Elizabeth Brooks
Vinton
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Bedford County Public Schools, adept at developing individualized education plans and fostering inclusive classroom environments. Skilled in differentiated instruction and relationship building, I successfully enhanced student engagement and academic performance, implementing effective behavior intervention plans that led to significant improvements in classroom participation.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Bedford County Public Schools
Montvale, VA
01.2024 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans to address diverse learning needs.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to enhance classroom environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support student progress.
- Utilized assistive technology to facilitate student engagement and learning.
- Monitored student performance, adjusting instructional methods as needed.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and adapt interventions.
- Engaged families in the educational process through regular communication and workshops.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Enhanced students'' communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
- Streamlined classroom processes by integrating technology tools such as interactive whiteboards and assistive devices designed for students with disabilities.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Organized field trips and community-based experiences that enriched students'' understanding of real-world applications for their skills.
- Promoted self-advocacy and independence in students with disabilities by teaching self-management and decision-making skills.
- Fostered positive learning environment, reducing classroom disruptions through effective behavior management strategies.
- Implemented individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs, ensuring personalized support.
- Boosted student engagement in mathematics by introducing problem-solving activities that connected concepts to real-world situations.
- Developed and executed behavioral intervention plans, leading to decrease in disruptive behaviors and increase in classroom participation.
- Reduced feelings of isolation among students with special needs by implementing inclusive classroom practices.
- Enhanced students' understanding of complex topics by incorporating interactive technologies and hands-on learning experiences.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive educational and emotional support for students.
- Guided students through transition planning processes, preparing them for post-secondary education and employment opportunities.
- Conducted assessments to identify students' strengths and areas for improvement, informing instructional strategies.
- Improved reading comprehension among students with learning disabilities by designing and delivering targeted literacy activities.
- Integrated social skills training into curriculum, facilitating improved peer interactions and social integration.
- Collaborated with parents and other educators to develop comprehensive support plans, promoting student success.
- Encouraged parent and guardian involvement in educational process, enhancing home-school connection and supporting student achievement.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet varied needs of students, enhancing educational accessibility.
- Enhanced communication skills in non-verbal students through integration of alternative and augmentative communication systems.
- Advocated for rights and needs of students with special education requirements, ensuring access to appropriate resources and accommodations.
- Created culturally responsive classroom environment, acknowledging and celebrating diversity among students.
- Utilized data from student assessments to tailor instruction, resulting in more effective learning outcomes.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia, VA05-2025
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans ieps
- Small group instruction
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Collaborative teamwork
- Data management
- Inclusion strategies
- Team collaboration
- Group and individual instruction
- Motivating students
- Parent communication
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Instructional strategies
- De-escalation techniques
- Special education
- Parent communications
- Social skills development
- Behavior intervention plans
- Trained in CPI
- Verbal and nonverbal communication
- Literacy intervention
- Visual supports
- Behavior modifications
- Student support
- Curriculum adjustments
- Progress evaluations
- Life skills instruction
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Student records management
- Functional behavior assessment
- Instructional adaptation
- Emotional support
- Behavior modification
- Social skills training
- Crisis prevention and intervention
- Social integration
- Assessment strategies
- Child development
- Scheduling proficiency
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Skills development
- Mathematics intervention
- Sensory integration
- Positive role model
- Motor skills development
- Community resource referrals
- Elementary education
- Disability assessment testing
- Learning style assessments
- Augmentative communication
- Learning style assessment
- Student counseling
- Material selection
- Training in food handling preparation
- Data collection
- MS office proficient
- Personal hygiene support
- Evidence-based assessment
- IEP implementation
- Classroom integration
- Autism spectrum
- Paraprofessional oversight
- Competent in smartboard technology
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Transition planning
- Excellent classroom management
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Non-violent crisis intervention
- IEP development
- Excellent communication
- Individualized instruction
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Behavior modification techniques
- Curriculum development
- Multitasking Abilities
- Faculty collaboration
- Student needs assessment
- Interpersonal communication
- Student recordkeeping
- Written communication
- Analytical thinking
- Team building
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Bedford County Public Schools
01.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Old Dominion University