Brittani London
Potomac
Summary
I consider myself a very creative, collaborative, organized, and compassionate person and teacher who will go above and beyond to make sure my students and colleagues feel supportive and heard. My goal is provide a safe and positive environment where students feel comfortable taking risks and making mistakes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Special Education Homeroom Teacher- Grade 4
The McLean School Of Maryland
08.2014 - Current
- Planned and implemented multi-sensory lessons that targeted a students engagement and to increase the level of participation with hands-on learning.
- Taught small group instruction (i.e reading, math, and writing) based on the individual academic levels.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Modified and created worksheets and games that specifically targeted a student's learning style.
- Developed and implemented both classroom management expectations and individualized behavior plans.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition communicated frequently with parents to provide feedback and discuss instructional/behavior strategies that would best help their child.
- Collaborated with other teachers, specialist and administration on a daily and weekly basis.
Reading Specialist
Horizons Greater Washington
06.2014 - 07.2014
- Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.
- Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
- Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
Assistant Teacher
The Lab School Of Washington
08.2011 - 06.2014
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning based on the needs of the students.
- Assisted in implementation of new learning tools, systems and materials.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Worked with teachers to design big picture lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education-Learning Disabilities
American University
Washington, DC05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY05.2011
Skills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Executive Functioning
- Responsive Classroom
- Orton-Gillingham Certified
- Behavior Modification/intervention plans
- Team Collaboration
- Classroom Management
- Different Learning Styles
- Parent Communication
Certification
- Orton-Gillingham
- Sarah Wards Cognitive 360 Thinking Executive Functioning Program- 6 Course Series
- Responsive Classroom
Timeline
Special Education Homeroom Teacher- Grade 4
The McLean School Of Maryland
08.2014 - Current
Reading Specialist
Horizons Greater Washington
06.2014 - 07.2014
Assistant Teacher
The Lab School Of Washington
08.2011 - 06.2014
Master of Arts - Special Education-Learning Disabilities
American University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Hofstra University
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