Ellen Brady
Lakewood
Summary
Dedicated special education professional skilled in developing individualized education plans (IEPs) for neurodivergent learners. Employs innovative instructional strategies to enhance engagement and academic performance, fostering supportive learning environments that address unique developmental needs.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher (Resource Teacher)
Tillicum Elementary School
Lakewood
08.2024 - Current
- Developed IEPs, implemented behavioral interventions, collaborated in networking meetings, collected data, and provided instructional strategies to create SDI for IEP goals.
Online Teacher and Tutor
Tutor Me Education
Los Angeles
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Taught children with high needs executive functioning skills, study skills, and differentiated instruction in math, reading, and English, enhancing their learning experience.
- Engaged learners to foster dialogue and encourage positive interaction, promoting a collaborative learning environment.
- Identified and recommended creative resources to facilitate student comprehension of complex subjects.
- Provided feedback to students on their progress, strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
- Los Angeles, California
Substitute Teacher
Tacoma Public Schools
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Led instruction in self-contained classroom for three weeks, maintaining curriculum continuity.
- Provided specialized support in special education classrooms, ensuring individualized learning for diverse student needs.
- Managed classroom environments to facilitate student engagement and learning.
- Delivered lesson plans in accordance with district curriculum guidelines.
- Supervised student activities during recess and transitions between classes.
Curriculum Developer (Remote)
ThinkCERCA
Chicago
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Utilized instructional design models to create engaging learning experiences aligned with educational objectives.
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to design effective lesson plans and activities that support student learning.
- Developed targeted literacy curriculum enhancing reading fluency, comprehension, and phonics for struggling students.
- Chicago, Illinois
Editor
SkillUp Technologies
Bellevue
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Edited videos, scripts, transcripts, and PowerPoints for IBM and Microsoft, enhancing educational materials for technical audiences.
- Edited educational content for instructional designers and writers, providing feedback to ensure narrative consistency.
- Editing educational transcripts on Coursera's educational learning platform
- Analyzed and streamlined educational articles and assessment tools.
- Supported instruction and written assessments for technical education purposes.
- Utilized technology platforms including Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Frame.io, IBM Box, and cloud platforms to facilitate collaboration and content management.
- Utilizing MS Tools: Accessibility Checking with editorial capacity framed for individuals with disabilities, tracking changes, and editing content for streamlining information.
- Record keeping with Jira, Google Drive, and file structures.
- Bellevue, Washington
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Federal Way School District
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Developed innovative lesson plans that actively engaged students and fostered participation in classroom activities.
- Encouraged critical thinking by facilitating open-ended discussions that prompted student analysis and reflection.
- Established clear lesson objectives based on standardized test data and teacher observations to enhance student understanding and performance.
Content Writer
Dalia International OOD
10.2018 - 03.2019
- Edited featured and trending articles.
- Created WordPress content on trending topics to engage target audience.
- Pitched ideas for news and lifestyle articles.
- Researched and crafted copy tailored to audience preferences for increased reader engagement.
- Conducted research on current events to ensure accuracy and credibility of written content.
- Researched and wrote articles for various publications and digital media outlets.
- Worked remotely, collaborating with team members online to complete projects effectively.
4th/5th Grade Teacher
Clover Park School District
08.2009 - 08.2012
- Conducted assessments using standardized testing measures as well as informal observations.
- Provided individual support for struggling students to meet their academic needs: worked with students in after school settings for academic support.
- Used formative assessments to assess and plan for student learning, disaggregated by student groups.
Teacher -5th Grade
Seattle Archdiocese
Tacoma
08.2007 - 06.2009
- Developed lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse group of students.
- Organized and labeled materials and displayed students' work.
- Discussed individual students' needs and progress.
- Taught all subjects.
- Tacoma, WA
Teacher-5th Grade
Seattle Archdiocese
Bremerton
08.2003 - 06.2007
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guided students in learning from those activities.
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicated those objectives to students.
- Taught all subjects with a performance-based approach and differentiated instructional strategies.
- Bremerton, WA
Education
Copy Editor Certification -
University of San Diego Extension
01-2019
Master Of Arts (M.A.) - Curriculum and Instruction: Education
University of Washington
01-2007
Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) - Elementary Education
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA, US06-2003
Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) - Art History, English
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA01-2002
Skills
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Content editing
- Remote work
References
- Jason Hill, Principal of Tillicum Elementary, (253) 583-5370, jmhill@cloverpark.k12.wa.us, 8514 Maple St SW, Lakewood, WA, 98498
- Paula Gayson, Dean of Students, Tillicum Elementary, (253) 583-5370, pgayson@cloverpark.k12.wa.us, 8514 Maple St SW, Lakewood, WA, 98498
- Glen Lutz, Principal
- Supervisor, (206) 226-3611, glenlutz@gmail.com
- Sue Folker, Program Manager
- Instructional Designer
- Co-Worker, 253-583-5170 x5627, sfolker@cloverpark.k12.wa.us
Endorsements
- Visual Arts
- Reading
- English
- Special Education
Timeline
Special Education Teacher (Resource Teacher)
Tillicum Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Tacoma Public Schools
08.2023 - 06.2024
Curriculum Developer (Remote)
ThinkCERCA
03.2023 - 07.2023
Online Teacher and Tutor
Tutor Me Education
01.2023 - 06.2024
Editor
SkillUp Technologies
08.2019 - 06.2022
Content Writer
Dalia International OOD
10.2018 - 03.2019
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Federal Way School District
06.2018 - 08.2019
4th/5th Grade Teacher
Clover Park School District
08.2009 - 08.2012
Teacher -5th Grade
Seattle Archdiocese
08.2007 - 06.2009
Teacher-5th Grade
Seattle Archdiocese
08.2003 - 06.2007
Copy Editor Certification -
University of San Diego Extension
Master Of Arts (M.A.) - Curriculum and Instruction: Education
University of Washington
Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) - Elementary Education
Eastern Washington University
Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) - Art History, English
Eastern Washington University