Brenda Crawford
Independence
Summary
Resilient Special Education Professional familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with special education teachers, classroom teachers and related service providers to develop a comprehensive plan for each scholars education. Experienced in working in classrooms with all types of learners.
Experienced with designing and implementing diverse instructional strategies to meet students' needs. Utilizes strong classroom management techniques to maintain optimal learning environment. Knowledge of integrating technology into lessons to enhance educational outcomes.
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
CLASS Teacher
Blue Springs R-IV School District
06.2022 - Current
- Evaluated student progress regularly, adjusting instruction to meet individual needs and ensuring mastery of concepts.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world problem-solving exercises.
- Use STAR learning profiles to set up individualized education plans
- Supervise paraprofessionals
- Collaborate with general education teachers
Special Education Consulting Teacher
USD 501
06.2020 - 05.2022
- Supervised special education team of 9 teachers and 12 paraprofessionals
- Created master schedule for 21 special education staff
- Created master schedule for 150 special education students IEP meetings
- LEA special education meetings
- Review IEP's for compliance
- DocuSign all IEP's
- MANDT Trainer
- Participated in State Level IEP File Review in June 2021
- Elementary Behavior Committee for USD 501
- Part of Leadership Team for UDD 501
- Mental Health Team
- Assist other professionals in writing measurable IEP goals for students
ED Teacher
USD 458
06.2013 - 06.2020
- Started kinder-5th grade behavior program
- Wrote Individualized Education Plans for students
- Wrote and implemented measurable annual goals
- Wrote Behavior Intervention Plans for students
- Conducted Functional Behavior Analysis
- Scheduled and managed 4 paraprofessionals
- Created and implemented Token Economy in classroom
- Provided specialized instruction for students in classroom
- Provided positive behavior supports in classroom
- Provided accommodations and modifications
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas06.2018
Master of Science - Adaptive Special Education
University of Saint Mary
Leavenworth, KS06.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Saint Mary
Leavenworth, KS06.2013
Skills
- Positive Behavior Supports
- Student records management
- Student Progress Reporting
- Motivating Students and Teachers
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom management
- MANDT Trainer
- FastBridge Tester
- Collaborative learning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Specialized instruction
Timeline
CLASS Teacher
Blue Springs R-IV School District
06.2022 - Current
Special Education Consulting Teacher
USD 501
06.2020 - 05.2022
ED Teacher
USD 458
06.2013 - 06.2020
Master of Science - Adaptive Special Education
University of Saint Mary
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Saint Mary
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Kansas
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