Sheryl Brandow
Flushing,MI
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of daily lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Kearsley Community Schools
08.2016 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals for 13 students.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to varying ability levels.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities in grades 6-8.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Long Term Special Education Substitute
Grand Blanc Community Schools
11.2015 - 06.2016
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Maintained open communication between colleagues and myself to foster student success within general education settings.
- Developed rapport with students and families
Middle School Math and Religion Teacher
St Stephen Catholic School
08.2008 - 06.2014
- Adjusted teaching strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Developed detailed knowledge of school's mathematics scope and sequence for all related levels to better serve students.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Modeled core values of school on daily basis in interactions with students, families, administrators and fellow teachers.
Special Education Teacher
Sandusky Community Schools
08.2007 - 06.2008
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities in grades 6-8.
Education
Master of Arts - Autism Spectrum Disorders
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education/ Special Education
Saginaw Valley State University
Bay City, MI12.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Interpersonal Communication
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.2002
Skills
- Organization
- Communication
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student Assessment
- Building rapport with staff, students, and families
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Kearsley Community Schools
08.2016 - Current
Long Term Special Education Substitute
Grand Blanc Community Schools
11.2015 - 06.2016
Middle School Math and Religion Teacher
St Stephen Catholic School
08.2008 - 06.2014
Special Education Teacher
Sandusky Community Schools
08.2007 - 06.2008
Master of Arts - Autism Spectrum Disorders
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education/ Special Education
Saginaw Valley State University
Bachelor of Arts - Interpersonal Communication
Michigan State University
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