Lindsey Brandt
Hutchinson,KS
Summary
Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments. With focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Usd 418
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Streamlined classroom processes by integrating technology tools such as interactive whiteboards and assistive devices designed for students with disabilities.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Self Contained Special Education Teacher
USD 373
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication and increased parental involvement in their child''s education.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Special Education Teacher
USD 418
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Streamlined classroom processes by integrating technology tools such as interactive whiteboards and assistive devices designed for students with disabilities.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT02.2020
Bachelor of Science - Special Education And K-6 General Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12.2018
Skills
- Individualized Instruction
- Sensory Integration
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Curriculum Development
- Lesson Planning
- Relationship Building
Certification
K-12 Special Education
K-6 General Education
5-8 Mathematics
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Usd 418
08.2023 - Current
Self Contained Special Education Teacher
USD 373
08.2022 - 05.2023
Special Education Teacher
USD 418
08.2019 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education And K-6 General Education
Western Governors University
K-12 Special Education
K-6 General Education
5-8 Mathematics
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