Kip Brierley
Educator/Trainer
Spokane,WA
Summary
Adept at identifying optimal curricula, developing lesson plans and aligning instruction with current learning goals Good planner, problem-solver and analytical leader with strong attention to detail and sound judgment focused on continuous improvement. Decisive, practical and strategic in leading operations and teams.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Business Owner/Operator Total Trash Records
Self-employed
Spokane, Washington State
05.2020 - Current
- Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
- Capitalized on social media platforms to increase market awareness and recruit sales agents.
- Worked with marketing teams to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers.
- Adhered to regulatory and policy changes and made necessary adjustments to maintain overall success.
- Employed prompt decision-making and in-depth research to resolve issues.
- Trained and coached new and existing employees to boost staff productivity.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Achieved sales goals and increased revenue and profits through productive strategy development and organizational leadership.
Training Services First Aid and CPR Instructor
American Red Cross
Spokane, Washington State
10.2020 - 04.2022
- Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
- Updated instructional materials, ordered equipment and supplies and utilized various learning modalities to enhance instruction.
- Analyzed clinical settings' success in helping students achieve course and program outcomes.
Online Adjunct-Class Instructor
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05.2017 - 04.2020
- Equip students with required skill set
- Facilitate classroom discussions
- Assess student performance
- Prepare students to be successful leaders in their profession
- Advised students in academic matters to improve successful course completion.
- Developed and kindled professional relationships with students to better communicate and enhance instruction.
- Identified academic strengths and obstacles and developed instructional techniques to accommodate different learning styles.
- Developed creative and effective teaching methods for course content to capture students attention.
- Designed and delivered class instruction to meet course competencies.
- Designed and distributed feedback forms to continually improve teaching skills and develop stronger connection with students.
- Displayed professional demeanor and served as role model for students.
- Used variety of instructional methodologies and technology to keep courses interesting and engaging.
- Appraised student understanding by applying course content and gauging comprehension.
Student Teacher Supervisor
Grand Canyon University
Spokane, Washington State
05.2017 - 04.2020
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
K-12 Substitute Teacher
Mead School District
Spokane, Washington State
02.2017 - 01.2019
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- 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.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
Primary Special Education Teacher Behavior
Spokane School District
Spokane, Washington State
09.2016 - 01.2017
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with emotional disabilities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
Secondary Special Education Teacher Behavior
Everett School District
Everett, Washington State
09.2003 - 06.2016
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual and emotional disabilities.
- Created and managed Behavior Intervention Plans to define student behavior objectives and instructional strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Provided professional development to faculty and staff members on special education law, behavior intervention, behavior plans, accommodating and modifying instruction for diverse learners, and Classroom Strategies and Implementation for diverse learners
- Increased in program student graduation rate from 70% to 100% through development of group and individual behavior and academic interventions.
- Coordinated after school academic interventions, community outreach and transition planning.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Elementary Special Education Teacher Resource
Concrete School District
Concrete, Washington State
09.2002 - 06.2003
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress;.
- Led and participated in weekly/monthly meetings to analyze data, assess instruction, and plan creative lessons to further students' understanding of Language Arts, Social Skills, Behavior Regulation and Mathematics.
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Ryther Child Center Seattle School District
Seattle, Washington State
09.1998 - 06.2002
- Increased whole class instructional time by 50% with development and application of class wide and individual behavior intervention plans
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
City University of Seattle
Seattle, WA 09.2007 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Washington State University
Pullman, WA 09.1994 - 05.1997
Skills
Conflict Resolution Techniques
Classroom Management
Differentiated Instruction
Data Driven Programming
Curriculum Development
Student Engagement
Classroom Technology
Online Instruction
Flexible and Adaptable
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Accomplishments
- Special Education Department chairperson for three years.
- Provided professional development to faculty on special education law, behavior intervention, behavior plans, accommodating and modifying instruction for diverse learners, instructional strategies, and data collection.
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
- Supervised team of five staff members.
- Freshman class student advisor.
- Positive Behavior Intervention Support program team member
- Trained in Life Space Crisis Intervention
- Small family business owner.
Timeline
Training Services First Aid and CPR Instructor
American Red Cross
10.2020 - 04.2022
Business Owner/Operator Total Trash Records
Self-employed
05.2020 - Current
Online Adjunct-Class Instructor
Grand Canyon University
05.2017 - 04.2020
Student Teacher Supervisor
Grand Canyon University
05.2017 - 04.2020
K-12 Substitute Teacher
Mead School District
02.2017 - 01.2019
Primary Special Education Teacher Behavior
Spokane School District
09.2016 - 01.2017
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
City University of Seattle
09.2007 - 05.2009
Secondary Special Education Teacher Behavior
Everett School District
09.2003 - 06.2016
Elementary Special Education Teacher Resource
Concrete School District
09.2002 - 06.2003
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Ryther Child Center Seattle School District
09.1998 - 06.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Washington State University
09.1994 - 05.1997