Anna Spratt
Fort Washington
Summary
With a proven track record at Naomi L. Brooks Elementary School, I excel in leveraging assistive technology and emotional regulation to enhance educational outcomes. My leadership as Director of Site Operations at Campagna Center streamlined operations, fostering a safety-first culture that significantly reduced incidents. I'm adept at fostering inclusive environments and driving efficiency improvements.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Naomi L. Brooks Elementary School
600 Russell Road Alexandria Virginia 22314
08.2006 - Current
- Provided one-on-one assistance in academic subjects such as reading, writing, math, and social studies to help students achieve their full potential.
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities focused on best practices in special education instruction and support services.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive activities and multimedia resources in lessons.
- Monitored student performance through ongoing assessment and data collection, adjusting instruction as needed for optimal growth.
- Enhanced student progress by implementing individualized education plans and adapting instructional strategies to meet diverse needs.
- Supported students with behavioral challenges through consistent reinforcement of classroom expectations and positive feedback.
- Assisted special education teachers in developing and executing comprehensive lesson plans tailored to students'' unique learning styles and abilities.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive learning environment that promoted respect, empathy, and understanding among all students.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies consistently across various settings to promote positive outcomes both in the classroom and beyond.
- Maintained thorough documentation of daily observations, progress updates, incident reports, and communication with parents or guardians as necessary.
- Promoted self-advocacy among students by teaching them how to effectively communicate their needs within the context of school and wider community settings.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Supported student participation in extracurricular activities by providing appropriate accommodations and fostering a sense of belonging within the school community.
- Encouraged peer collaboration through structured group activities while maintaining differentiated instruction based on individual student needs.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including speech therapists, occupational therapists, and school psychologists, to ensure holistic support for each student.
- Facilitated small group instruction, allowing for targeted skill development and increased opportunities for peer collaboration.
- Developed strong relationships with families through open communication channels regarding student progress toward goals established in their individualized education plans.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
Director of Site Operations
Campagna Center
Maury Elementary School
08.2003 - 09.2006
- Collaborated effectively with peers across departments to align objectives, share best practices, and achieve unified company goals.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives without compromising product quality or customer satisfaction levels.
- Streamlined workflows for increased productivity and reduced operational costs.
- Ensured consistent delivery of high-quality products through strict adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
- Championed a safety-first culture within the organization, resulting in a significant reduction in incidents over time.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with internal and external partners.
- Mentored junior staff members to improve their skills and advance their careers within the organization.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ11-2024
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA08-1996
Skills
- Emotional Regulation
- Literacy Intervention
- Assistive Technology
- Visual supports
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Timeline
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Naomi L. Brooks Elementary School
08.2006 - Current
Director of Site Operations
Campagna Center
08.2003 - 09.2006
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Northern Virginia Community College