Renee Brown
Rochester,MI
Summary
Energetic and professional Special Education Teacher with 26 years experience. Successful at providing differentiated instruction to students within a single setting. Creates and executes Individual Education Plans (IEP) that foster and measure learning and allows students to reach educational goals. Collaborates with general education teachers to develop and implement accommodations and learning techniques to aid in students' inclusion. Certified in Michigan and recognized as a highly qualified educator.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Resource Teacher and Teacher Consultant
Chippewa Valley School District
Clinton Township , Michigan
1999.08 - Current
- Taught students across multiple special education eligibilities.
- Created and case managed Individual Education Plans.
- Generated achievable and measurable Individual Education Plans (IEP) goals and objectives through the application of educational strategies.
- Monitored student performance and altered educational methods to insure student growth.
- Developed and implemented behavioral modification techniques to improve student behavior. These techniques include social stories, check-in/out system and reward charts.
- Conducted benchmark and progress monitoring assessments and adjusted teaching methods in order to obtain educational growth in students, ultimately improving test scores.
- Coordinated and led student Individual Educational Plan (IEP) meetings as often as needed.
- Reported student progress through Individual Education Plan progress notes.
- Continuously communicated to students’ parents and various support staff on progress of goals and objectives.
- Collaborated with staff to create students' accommodations, track use and the effectiveness and alter if necessary.
- Modified general education curriculum using various instructional techniques when necessary.
- Advocated for students with disabilities in order for them to achieve the same educational experience as their non disabled peers.
- Participated in Functional Behavior Plans to dissect specific behavior(s) and diagnose the root cause.
- Participated in Positive Behavioral Supports Plans to develop plans to modify the behavior(s).
- Completed Caseload Worksheet B twice a year.
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Clintondale Community Schools
Clinton Township , Michigan
1998.08 - 1999.07
- Created and implemented Individual Education Plans.
- Taught all subject areas to students in second-fifth grade within a single setting.
Education
Master of Arts - Reading And Literacy
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN2005-08
Master of Arts - Teaching
Marygrove College
Detroit, MI2000-12
Bachelor of Science - Special Education And Early Childhood Development
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI1998-05
Skills
- Trained in the following curriculums: Read Well, Language!, SIPPS, Connecting Math Concepts.
- Trained in Fastbridge, Dibels and Michigan Literacy Progress Profile (MLPP).
- Individual Education Compliance training.
- Participation in Science of Reading (SOR) training.
- Developed Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) and Positive Behavioral Supports (PBSP) plans.
- Develop Positive Behavior Reinforcement strategies.
- Development of lessons and scaffolding instruction to support student learning.
- Working with students with Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyper Activity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder and Emotional Impairment.
- Microsoft office (Outlook, Word Excel) Web proficient.
- Experience teaching online (virtual) and in a brick-and-mortar environment.
- Experience with online learning platform (Schoology).
Timeline
Resource Teacher and Teacher Consultant
Chippewa Valley School District
1999.08 - Current
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Clintondale Community Schools
1998.08 - 1999.07
Master of Arts - Reading And Literacy
Walden University
Master of Arts - Teaching
Marygrove College
Bachelor of Science - Special Education And Early Childhood Development
Central Michigan University
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