Khadijah Brown

Dynamic special education professional with a proven track record at Cincinnati Public Schools, excelling in IEP compliance and differentiated instruction. Adept at fostering student growth through effective behavior intervention plans and collaborative co-teaching. Committed to enhancing academic success and ensuring adherence to special education law while engaging stakeholders in meaningful communication.

• Teach for America Corps Member, 07/01/14, 05/01/16, Cincinnati, OH, Engage in advocating for equitable social justice practices within school environments and surrounding communities., Facilitate discussions surrounding educational equity through seminars, workshops, and panels., Ensure practice and implementation of culturally responsive pedagogical and philosophical techniques throughout Southwest Ohio and school communities., Participate in professional development opportunities discovering ways of creating and improving overall student achievement through the lens of cultural competency.
• ESOL Head Tutor, 08/01/12, 05/01/14, Decatur, GA, Developed and implemented interactive, differentiated curriculum to promote mastery and linguistic ability., Designed and facilitated learning environments for adult and adolescent learners., Created lessons with a focus on improving students' effective communication and grammar skills., Ensured creation of culturally and social relevance of curriculum that fostered deeper understanding for students.
• Foreign Language Academic Panel, 10/01/13, Decatur, GA, Fostered discussions among 30 students and 6 panel members to stress importance of the learning of a foreign language in a multicultural society., Executed importance of bilingualism thorough use of multi-media and other interactive tools., Encouraged teamwork among students and panel members to create collaborative learning environments.
• Faust Club Member, General Body Member, 09/01/10, 05/01/14, Decatur, GA, Demonstrated academic excellence in the discipline of German Studies(students must attain a 3.0 or higher)., Served as role model and peer tutor to current and prospective students in German Studies college students., Developed co-curricular and cultural activities to encourage learning outside of the classroom., Consistently communicated with senior faculty to strategically devise and implement effective solutions to various department and student challenges.
• Irene K. Woodruff Scholars Organization, 08/01/10, 05/01/14, Decatur, GA, Mentored current and prospective non-traditional college students., Facilitated efforts to encourage student success and comfortable environments., Tutored upon inquiry., Created comfortable learning and social atmospheres for non-traditional students., Aided in bridging the social gap between traditional and non-traditional students by hosting campus events and off-campus outings.
• Georgia Governor's Honors Youth Leadership Council, 09/01/08, 05/01/09, Albany, GA, Monthly meeting in which we networked and strategized with other youth from across the state., Implemented ways to close the achievement gap and drop-out rate in secondary schools., Worked closely with former State Superintendent Kathy Cox to ensure resolutions to these conflicts were achieved.

• 5-Year Professional Educator License, Intervention Specialist (K-12) Mild/Moderate, OH3204137
• Teach for America Corps Member, 05/01/14, 08/01/16
• Agnes Scott College, Decatur, GA, 08/01/10, 05/01/14, Bachelor of Arts in German Studies