Myrtis Brazil
Saginaw,MI
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Saginaw Public School District
Saginaw, , MI
09.2005 - Current
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented transition program that generated profits to support life skill training.
Special Education Liaison
Saginaw Public Schools
Saginaw, MI
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Facilitated Professional Learning Communities for colleagues on best practices in special education techniques and strategies.
- Coordinated team meetings to review student progress, discuss concerns, and develop appropriate interventions.
- Monitored student progress through ongoing data collection, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to maximize learning outcomes.
- Facilitated contact between to MRS and Transition Center; ensuring consent forms were completed and uploaded into SISD.
- Reviewed IEPs for SPP-13 compliance.
Education
Master's Degree - Educational Leadership
SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
University Center, MI05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Special EducationCognitive, Mathematics
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Ypsilanti, MI12.2002
Skills
- Relationship building and networking
- School Event Coordination
- Group Facilitation and Presentations
- Training and Development
- Special education
- Grant writing
- Collaborative Leadership
Certification
- STATE OF MICHIGAN SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR CERTIFICATE, 07/2017
- STATE OF MICHIGAN PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE K- 5, with Special Education endorsement, K - 12, 06/2019
- FULL APPROVAL FOR TEACHER CONSULTANT Cognitive Impairment Teacher Consultant, 12/2014
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year, 2020
- Developed Transition Work Program
- Holiday Bazaar Chairperson
- Senior Advisor
- School Leadership Team Member
Timeline
Special Education Liaison
Saginaw Public Schools
09.2022 - 06.2024
Special Education Teacher
Saginaw Public School District
09.2005 - Current
Master's Degree - Educational Leadership
SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Special EducationCognitive, Mathematics
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
- STATE OF MICHIGAN SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR CERTIFICATE, 07/2017
- STATE OF MICHIGAN PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE K- 5, with Special Education endorsement, K - 12, 06/2019
- FULL APPROVAL FOR TEACHER CONSULTANT Cognitive Impairment Teacher Consultant, 12/2014
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