- Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- Outdoor Recreation
- Hiking
- Gardening
- Camping
- Experimenting with different creative mediums, like drawing/painting, photography, and crafting and DIY projects, to expand skills and techniques
Katie O'Bryan
Bristol,FL
Summary
Special education professional with strong track record in creating inclusive and effective learning environments. Skilled in developing individualized education plans, adapting curricula to meet diverse needs, and employing evidence-based teaching strategies. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and achieving measurable student outcomes. Reliable, and adept at fostering positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results oriented mindset. Committed to making meaniful contributions such as creating and implementing fundraising programs and creating an organized environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESE Teacher: Varied Exceptionalities
W.R. Tolar K-8 School, Liberty County Schools
06.2024 - Current
- Chosen to create self-contained K-5 classroom at W.R. Tolar School.
- Advocate for the needs of ESE students within the broader school community, raising awareness about inclusive practices and accommodations.
- Evaluate student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to maximize achievement.
- Assist colleagues in modifying curriculum materials to better meet the diverse needs of all learners within their classrooms.
- Establishing a positive classroom environment that fostered mutual respect, trust, and open communication among students.
- Promote inclusivity by integrating ESE students into general education classrooms whenever possible while providing necessary supports for their success.
- Collaborate with other ESE teachers to develop and implement best practices for special education instruction.
- Partner with parents and guardians to discuss student progress, address concerns, and collaborate on strategies for success at home and in the classroom.
- Conduct ongoing communication with support staff, including paraprofessionals and therapists, to ensure a cohesive approach to meeting each student''s needs.
- Demonstrate flexibility by adapting teaching methods based on the unique strengths and challenges of each student.
ESE Teacher: Varied Exceptionalities K-8
Hosford Elementary School, Liberty County Schools
06.2021 - 06.2024
- Taught a class of students who had learning or behavioral challenges in a self-contained class setting.
- Recorded information and documented progress of students in my class
- Supervised six paraprofessionals and health aides that worked with my students
- Completed observations and created individual education plans for students who have autism, intellectual and behavioral challenges
- Reviewed evaluations and other documents concerning students in our school so I could create an education plan and/or a behavior plan for them
- Worked with students in the21st Century afterschool program to strengthen skills needed in the classroom.
- Coordinated transition planning for ESE students moving to high school.
- Provided one-on-one support for students struggling with specific academic or behavioral challenges.
- Served as a mentor and role model for fellow teachers seeking guidance in working with ESE students.
- Evaluated student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to maximize achievement.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and real-life examples into lesson plans.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making processes to inform instructional planning and monitor student progress toward IEP goals.
- Established a positive classroom environment that fostered mutual respect, trust, and open communication among students.
- Attended professional development workshops focused on special education best practices, staying current on new research and techniques in the field.
- Promoted inclusivity by integrating ESE students into general education classrooms whenever possible while providing necessary supports for their success.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain a productive and focused learning environment for all students.
- Assisted colleagues in modifying curriculum materials to better meet the diverse needs of all learners within their classrooms.
- Conducted ongoing communication with support staff, including paraprofessionals and therapists, to ensure a cohesive approach to meeting each student''s needs.
- Implemented research-based interventions to address skill deficits in reading, math, and other academic subjects.
- Advocated for the needs of ESE students within the broader school community, raising awareness about inclusive practices and accommodations.
- Demonstrated flexibility by adapting teaching methods based on the unique strengths and challenges of each student.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to discuss student progress, address concerns, and collaborate on strategies for success at home and in the classroom.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
ESE Resource Teacher K-8
Hosford Elementary School, Liberty County Schools
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Worked with individual and small groups of students who had learning or behavioral challenges
- Tested students individually who struggled in the mainstream classroom
- Kept records documenting progress of students I worked with
- Worked with teachers to complete observations and create individual education plans for students who were struggling in the mainstream classroom
- Reviewed evaluations and other documents concerning students coming into school so I could create an education plan
- Worked with students in the21st Century afterschool program to strengthen skills needed in the classroom
ESE Teacher: Self-Contained Classroom9-12
Liberty County High School
10.2017 - 01.2020
- Worked in collaboration with another special education teacher to instruct students with autism and intellectual challenges
- Created lesson plans to use when instructing students
- Instructed students in English, Math, and daily living skills to include money management, grocery shopping, and how to apply for employment in our community
ESE Resource Teacher K-5
Chattahoochee Elementary School
06.2015 - 10.2017
- Worked with individual and small groups of students who had learning or behavioral challenges
- Tested students individually who struggled to complete work in general education classroom
- Worked with teachers to complete observations and create individual education plans for students who were struggling in the mainstream classroom
- Reviewed evaluations and other documents concerning students coming into school so I could create an education plan
- Kept documentation and other records of progress of students, study team meetings, and parent meetings
- Scheduled student Study Team meetings and conducted parent meetings
- Taught art classes
Emotional Behavioral Disorders Teacher K-2
Bond Elementary School
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Taught kindergarten through second grade emotional behavioral disabled students
- Kept documentation in student files to show the progress of each student
- Monitored the progress of students using a variety of methods
- Wrote individual education plans and anecdotal notes that were discussed in Study Team meeting with other staff and parents of students
- Differentiated instruction to fit students’ education plan
- Collaborated with other teachers to write behavior goals for our school’s Positive Behavior Plan
- Communicated student progress to teachers and parents on a continuous basis
Education
Bachelor of Art - Dual Degree in Elementary And Special Education
University of West Florida
05.2007
Skills
- COMMUNICATION
- LEADERSHIP
- Data Collection
- Inclusion strategies
- Supervisory Skills
- Classroom organization
- Fundraising
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Verbal and nonverbal communication
- Positive reinforcement and student advocacy
- Multisensory teaching
- Assistive technology
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of up to 8 staff members.
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
- Grade level chairperson for 1 year.
- Management skills in retail store, maintaining over $200k worth of inventory.
- Ability to operate various office machines and software, and various machines in retail businesses.
Affiliations
- National Education Association
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate
- Elementary Education K-6 Certificate
- Special Education K-12 Varied Exceptionalities Certificate
- Reading Endorsement
- ESOL Endorsement
- CPI Trained
- English 6-12 Certificate
Interests
Timeline
ESE Teacher: Varied Exceptionalities
W.R. Tolar K-8 School, Liberty County Schools
06.2024 - Current
ESE Teacher: Varied Exceptionalities K-8
Hosford Elementary School, Liberty County Schools
06.2021 - 06.2024
ESE Resource Teacher K-8
Hosford Elementary School, Liberty County Schools
01.2020 - 06.2021
ESE Teacher: Self-Contained Classroom9-12
Liberty County High School
10.2017 - 01.2020
ESE Resource Teacher K-5
Chattahoochee Elementary School
06.2015 - 10.2017
Emotional Behavioral Disorders Teacher K-2
Bond Elementary School
08.2014 - 05.2015
- CPR/AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate
- Elementary Education K-6 Certificate
- Special Education K-12 Varied Exceptionalities Certificate
- Reading Endorsement
- ESOL Endorsement
- CPI Trained
- English 6-12 Certificate
Bachelor of Art - Dual Degree in Elementary And Special Education
University of West Florida
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