Mystee Brown-Wilson
Chandler,AZ
Summary
I am a Supportive Team Lead with over 11 years of experience leading teams. I am committed to building positive rapport, inspiring trust and guiding teams towards the achievement of organizational goals. A strong facilitator adept at working cross-departmentally with co-management and top-level leadership as well as a proficient trainer and mentor. I am also a multi-tasking Team Leader who implements dynamic and positive workplace culture to align with organizational mission and values. I have both trained new hires and assisted mentors and colleagues who struggled with achieving overall team success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Lead & Special Education Teacher Junior High
Legacy Traditional Schools
07.2021 - Current
- Improved team productivity by implementing efficient project management strategies and streamlining communication channels.
- Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful project execution while maintaining strong collaboration among team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by ensuring timely completion of projects and adherence to high-quality standards.
- Developed and maintained effective relationships with key stakeholders to better understand their needs and expectations.
- Managed risks and mitigated potential issues through proactive planning, monitoring, and timely decision - making
- Created IEPs tailored to the individualized needs of students from 5th - 8th grade.
- Collaborated with General Education teachers to ensure that an equitable education is provided to students with exceptional needs.
- Created and implemented Professional Development for General Education teachers to better serve and understand students with autism.
- Collaborated with administration and parents to properly implement Compensatory Programs for minutes owed to students due to teacher shortage.
- Organized and implemented ESS (Exceptional Student Services) collaborative team meetings once a week to enhance student practices and meet team goals.
- Conducted regular progress reviews with individual team members to identify areas for improvement and provide guidance on career development opportunities.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Adjusted equipment to meet different productivity levels.
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Built strong relationships with students, parents and team members through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Promoted high standards through personal example to help each member understand expected behaviors and standards.
- Held weekly team meetings to inform team members on company news and updates.
- Created and modified student work to meet their educational needs.
- Established classroom reward systems to motivate ESS students in their general education classrooms.
- Provide Specially Designed instruction for students 5th - 8th grade.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Other duties as assigned.
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park
08.2017 - 06.2021
- Established and maintained frequent communication with parents of students on caseload
- Worked effectively and collaboratively with diverse students, staff, and community populations
- Provided diagnostic and formative feedback on student skills
- Currently teaching a self-contained 5th and 6th grade Remote learning class where I cover all academic subject areas
- Manage the IEP caseload of 12 IEP students and 4 students with 504 Plans
- Collaborate with and assist General Education teacher in modifying assessments and curriculums
- Assist with Tier 3 of RTI
- Collaborate with General Education staff regarding Special Education
- Created after school clubs and planned events for Special Education students and their General Education peers
- Work with students with various learning disabilities
- Provide Well Being check-in services to students and families
- Attend regular Department and Grade Level meetings
- Provide after-school tutoring and other duties as assigned.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Enhanced students'' communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
- Increased parent involvement through the organization of workshops, conferences, and informational sessions on topics relevant to special education services.
- Streamlined classroom processes by integrating technology tools such as interactive whiteboards and assistive devices designed for students with disabilities.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
INCLUSION COORDINATOR/ RECREATION SPECIALIST
Waukegan Park District
06.2006 - 06.2021
- Duties included: transportation, assisting individuals with special needs by teaching them life skills, overseeing Inclusion counselors, writing evaluations, reading IEP's, completing behavioral plans, identifying participants who may need accommodations, communicating with parents of participants with special needs about behavioral plans and goals for their children, training summer inclusion staff, and writing evaluations
- Teaching Non-inclusion staff different methods of modifying tasks and activities to suit participants with special needs
- Work with both adult and children with mild to severe disabilities
- Lead and assist with recreational activities for participants with special needs
- Participate as a coach in the Special Olympics trials.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Developed comprehensive reports for senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on data-driven insights.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER/ PARAPROFESSIONAL
North Chicago School District #187
04.2002 - 05.2017
- Worked as a Special Education teacher in a self-contained Preschool classroom
- Created lesson plans that included Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Special interests
- Attended and assisted with multiple IEP meetings and annual reviews
- Wrote goals for students and conducted academic tests structured to the individual learning styles of the students
- Prepared weekly job duty lists for the two classroom Paraprofessionals
- Started career as a Paraprofessional, assisting the teacher with curriculum, relaying information to parents, assisting students with various needs, and other duties as assigned
- Worked as a Paraprofessional in Early Childhood education, Special Education Self-Contained Kindergarten, and Blended Preschool Classroom.
STUDENT TEACHER
McCall Elementary School
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Taught in an Autism classroom where the students' grade levels ranged from 3rd to 5th grade
- Created lesson plans, worksheets, and taught subjects in small groups according to the ability levels of the students
- Attended IEP meetings and worked with both IEP's and IFSP's
- Utilized the Promethium Board, Unique learning programs, and created Parent Newsletters.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Technical Management -
DEVRY UNIVERSITY
Education Administration
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2023
Master of Education Special Education K-12 - Special Education
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
Phoenix, AZ11.2016
Skills
- Zoom Video Conferencing
- Breakout Rooms
- Screen Sharing
- Recording
- Class Sessions
- CPR
- First Aid
- AED
- Seizure Training
- Medication Distribution
- NCPI (Non Violent Crisis Prevention and Intervention)
- Smart Board
- Promethium Board
- Microsoft Office Products
- Laminator
- Die Cut Machine
- Scanning
- Fax and Copy Machine
- IEP Anywhere - IEP Creation and Documenting System
- Managing and Evaluating Staff
- Performance monitoring
- Regulatory Compliance
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Employee Evaluation
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Team Supervision
- Documentation And Reporting
- Overseeing Daily Activities
- Meeting facilitation
- Staff education and training
- Team motivation
- Goal Setting
- Conflict Resolution
- Onboarding and Orientation
- Leading Team Meetings
- Staff Training
- Team Check-Ins
- Issue Resolution
- Professional Demeanor
- Task Prioritization
- Team building
- Multitasking
- Professionalism
- Adaptability
- Team Collaboration
Certification
- Arizona Teaching License, 5265602, AZ
- Arizona Fingerprint Clearance, AZ
- PCM Certified (Professional Crisis Management)
References
References available upon request
Affiliations
- Kappa Delta Phi (International Honor Society in Education.)
Timeline
Team Lead & Special Education Teacher Junior High
Legacy Traditional Schools
07.2021 - Current
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park
08.2017 - 06.2021
STUDENT TEACHER
McCall Elementary School
08.2016 - 12.2016
INCLUSION COORDINATOR/ RECREATION SPECIALIST
Waukegan Park District
06.2006 - 06.2021
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER/ PARAPROFESSIONAL
North Chicago School District #187
04.2002 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Technical Management -
DEVRY UNIVERSITY
Education Administration
Grand Canyon University
Master of Education Special Education K-12 - Special Education
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
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