Madison Brook
Winter Garden,FL
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher 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
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Varying Exceptionalities Teacher
Orange County Public School District
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with special education team to create an inclusive classroom environment, promoting the success of all students.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Evaluated student progress and compared to IEP goals.
- Led IEP meetings to ensure effective communication between parents, administrators, support staff, and other stakeholders regarding student progress.
Attractions Hostess-Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
The Walt Disney World Company
07.2023 - Current
- Enforced company policies while maintaining cheerful, supportive approach to guests.
- Monitored guests for compliance with safety and security protocols, raising any issue with security.
- Contributed to overall park efficiency by managing wait times and overseeing queue lines.
- Greeted customers with smile and provided friendly, knowledgeable service.
- Managed emergency situations calmly, ensuring the safety of guests while minimizing disruption to their experience.
Disney College Program Intern-Kilimanjaro Safaris
The Walt Disney World Company
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Safe and responsible, regularly taking care of the safety of 36 guests over rough terrain while operating a vehicle weighing over 10 tons
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment while focusing on multiple aspects in order to be successful
- Capable of memorizing and recalling long portions of scripts, regulations, and guidelines as well as being able to teach them to others
- At ease speaking to large groups of people.
Student Teacher Intern
Birmingham-Southern College
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Kindergarten, 4th grade special education, and 6th grade social studies.
- Collaborated with teacher to plan and achieve instructional goals and objectives.
- Developed deeper understanding of teaching strategies with increasing responsibility for student learning.
- Created lesson plans to incorporate mandated topics and include immersive activities for student engagement.
- Worked and developed my edTPA licensure through this internship.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Used diverse technologies to help students grasp materials and enhance overall education.
- Created lesson plans focusing on United States history, important historical figures and events that have impacted modern society.
- Directed group activities to promote immersive, play-based learning.
- Devised lesson plans aligned with curriculum and met varying student needs.
Ambassador and Campus Tour Guide
Birmingham-Southern College
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Assists the Admissions Team by giving campus tours to potential students and their families
- Also works different Admissions events, such as Sample 'Southern, Select 'Southern, and virtual sessions.
Orientation Leader
Birmingham-Southern College
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Promoted interaction among groups of new students by facilitating small group discussions on college transition-related concerns.
- Mentored students on successful strategies for integrating into college life.
- Planned and led community activities and events to promote bonding.
Summer Camp Counselor
Theatreworks Silicon Valley
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Provided instruction and mentorship to students in a theatre camp program
- Supported students in all aspects of theatre production, acting, writing, and set design
- Ensured the safety and engagement of all students in an aftercare experience for elementary school participants.
Intern
Yikes, Tikes! Inclusive Preschool at CSLOT
05.2018 - 05.2018
- Provided direction and instruction for children in a structured preschool program; followed specific programming of speech, occupational, and behavioral therapists.
Preschool Teaching Assistant and Summer Camp Counselor
Oshman Family Jewish Community Center
06.2016 - 08.2017
- Provided support and guidance to preschoolers throughout the school year with a focus on respect, kindness, and growth
Education
Bachelor of Science - Collaborative & Elementary Education
Birmingham-Southern College
Birmingham, AL05.2022
Skills
- Inclusive Classroom Practices
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- IEP development
- Safety Monitoring
- Social Skills Training
Languages
Hebrew
Limited Working
Timeline
Varying Exceptionalities Teacher
Orange County Public School District
08.2023 - Current
Attractions Hostess-Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
The Walt Disney World Company
07.2023 - Current
Disney College Program Intern-Kilimanjaro Safaris
The Walt Disney World Company
07.2022 - 06.2023
Student Teacher Intern
Birmingham-Southern College
01.2022 - 05.2022
Ambassador and Campus Tour Guide
Birmingham-Southern College
08.2019 - 05.2022
Orientation Leader
Birmingham-Southern College
06.2019 - 06.2021
Intern
Yikes, Tikes! Inclusive Preschool at CSLOT
05.2018 - 05.2018
Summer Camp Counselor
Theatreworks Silicon Valley
06.2017 - 08.2019
Preschool Teaching Assistant and Summer Camp Counselor
Oshman Family Jewish Community Center
06.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Collaborative & Elementary Education
Birmingham-Southern College