Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
Timeline
Certification
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Holly Bratcher

Holly Bratcher

Special Education Teacher
Great Falls,VA

Summary

Effective, and hard working Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Loudoun County Public Schools for the last 25 years. Experienced at differentiated instruction, curriculum planning, assuring student wellness, and engaging lessons. Successfully developed individualized education plans (IEPs) that enhanced student engagement, specialized needs and learning outcomes. Skilled in mentoring staff and fostering collaborative environments.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Loudoun County Public Schools
12.2019 - Current
  • Developed and delivered tailored lesson plans to meet diverse student needs and learning objectives.
  • Created and implemented individualized education programs (IEPs) in collaboration with school staff and parents and guardians.
  • Monitored student progress and adjusted instructional strategies to enhance learning outcomes. This included targeted instruction, scaffolding, and modifications to help students be successful.
  • Trained and mentored teaching assistants on instructional techniques, classroom management skills and data collection.

Special Education Teaching Assistant

Loudoun County Public Schools
04.2000 - 11.2019

* Assisted teachers in classroom duties, classroom management and data collection

* Assisted students with autism, intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, emotional disabilities and multiple disabilities with learning.

* Worked with special needs students in the community to practice job skills.

*Supported individualized education plans, adjusting and modifying instruction to diverse student needs.

*Collaborated with teachers to implement behavioral strategies, enhancing classroom engagement and learning outcomes. Also worked in implementing IEP components.

Education

Master of Arts - Master of Special Education

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
08-2020

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
05-1989

Skills

  • Differentiated instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Individual education plans
  • Small group instruction
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Mediation
  • Engaging students
  • Caring and empathetic
  • Promotes safety and security

Interests


  • Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness I try to instill the same balance with my students
  • Cooking and gardening I love trying new recipes and sharing my skills I also like to grow herbs and vegetables in my garden
  • Community volunteering and advocacy I work with an animal rescue group transporting dogs and cats out of shelters and into safe family homes I also write adoption biographies for rescue I also volunteer at a food pantry




Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Loudoun County Public Schools
12.2019 - Current

Special Education Teaching Assistant

Loudoun County Public Schools
04.2000 - 11.2019

Master of Arts - Master of Special Education

George Mason University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Kansas State University

Certification

  • Licensed Special Education Teacher