Erin Bremmer
Educational Diagnostician
Hawkins,TX
Summary
Results-focused Educational Diagnostician offering 30 years of experience supporting youth through formative years. I have a passion to evaluate and determine academic programs, procedures and policy effectiveness. Highly-knowledgeable in Special Education programs both state and federal, educational exploration and career planning. Thoughtful facilitator of student achievement through a holistic approach to overcoming obstacles. Systematic and detail-oriented casemanagment with industry-standard educational record system and exactingly accurate data retention protocols. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certificates
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Beauregard Parish School District
DeRidder, LA
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Substitute Teacher
Amarillo ISD
Amarillo, TX
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education aSupervised lunchroom and recess activities.nd reinforce core concepts.
- Maintained detailed records of student progress, attendance and assignments in teachers absence.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Substitute Teacher
Canyon ISD
Canyon, TX
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Graduate Assistant
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX
- Analyzed acquired information and presented to professors.
- Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
- Assisted faculty members with data collection for potential academic publications.
- Coordinated with faculty members to develop course syllabi and materials.
- Built and maintained professional relationships with students and faculty members.
- Documented attendance and completed assignments to maintain full class and student records.
- Analyzed acquired information and presented to professors.
- Conducted minimum number of on-site, in-the-field observations.
- Worked with teachers in evaluating student progress, needs and gains.
- Participated in and contributed to departmental meetings to stay informed about university policies and initiatives.
Special Education Teacher
Plainview Independent School District
Plainview, TX
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
Educational Diagnostician
Tulia Independent School District
Tulia, TX
- Deployed various assessment instruments and techniques to assist in identifying students eligible for special education services.
- Applied knowledge of ethnic, linguistic, cultural and socioeconomic diversity for evaluation, planning and instruction.
- Assisted school personnel in identification and understanding of students with disabilities.
- Led staff and faculty training and development to support program objectives.
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
Educational Diagnostician
Upshur County SSA
Gilmer, TX
- Deployed various assessment instruments and techniques to assist in identifying students eligible for special education services.
- Applied knowledge of ethnic, linguistic, cultural and socioeconomic diversity for evaluation, planning and instruction.
- Selected, administered and interpreted appropriate formal and informal assessments and evaluations.
- Offered informative workshops for educators, school leaders and faculty members.
- Assisted school personnel in identification and understanding of students with disabilities.
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Led staff and faculty training and development to support program objectives.
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
- Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services.
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Harrison High School
Harrison, AR 08.1984 - 05.1988
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education
Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA 08.1988 - 05.1992
Master of Education - Educational Diagnostician
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX 07.1996 - 12.1999
Skills
Resource advocacy
BIP understanding
Career planning
Mediation and crisis intervention
Faculty Training
Youth and adolescent development
Individualized education programs
Individual and family support
Data Entry
Excellent Communication
Attention to Detail
Problem-Solving
Critical Thinking
Professional referral network
Certification
Texas Educator Certificate Educational Diagnostician (PK-12)
Accomplishments
- Publications: Harris E,Harris S.R. "Comparison of Two Methods of Relaxation: A Computer Simulated Aquarium vs. A Real Aquarium"Internat. Organization of Psychophysiology (1986)
- Presentations: ibid: Presentation at Society of Neuroscience Annal Meeting. Fall 1986
Timeline
Texas Educator Certificate Educational Diagnostician (PK-12)
07-2020
Texas Educator Certificate Generic Special Education (PK-12)
06-1998
Texas Educator Certificate Early Childhood Education (PK-KG)
06-1998
Master of Education - Educational Diagnostician
West Texas A&M University
07.1996 - 12.1999
Texas Educator Certificate Elementary Self contained (1-8)
11-1994
Louisiana teaching certificate Elementary Kindergarten, and Nursery School
05-1992
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education
Centenary College of Louisiana
08.1988 - 05.1992
High School Diploma -
Harrison High School
08.1984 - 05.1988
Special Education Teacher
Beauregard Parish School District
Substitute Teacher
Amarillo ISD
Substitute Teacher
Canyon ISD
Graduate Assistant
West Texas A&M University
Special Education Teacher
Plainview Independent School District
Educational Diagnostician
Tulia Independent School District
Educational Diagnostician
Upshur County SSA