Britney Hanna
Charleston
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Berkeley County School District
12.2020 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
Special Education Teacher
Pattison's Academy
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
Special Education Teacher
Dorchester School District Two
01.2017 - 05.2019
- 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.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Charleston County School District
08.2014 - 12.2016
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Escorted students to different school locations to provide ongoing assistance.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
Teachers Assistant
Richland School District Two
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
Early Interventionist
Aging With Flair
01.2013 - 08.2013
- Offered guidance and support to families of children with disabilities or developmental challenges.
- Conducted child assessments during intervention visits.
- Utilized diverse approaches in teaching, technology, and behavior modification.
- Developed strategic approaches to foster appropriate child development.
- Liaised with teachers and doctors to maintain cohesive collaboration regarding child's goals and challenges.
- Evaluated students to determine academic and emotional development levels.
Education
No Degree - Education
University of South Carolina - Upstate
Spartanburg, SCBachelor of Arts - Family And Consumer Sciences - Early Intervention
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC12-2012
Master of Arts - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12-2016
Masters of Education - Teaching And Learning - Instructional Coaching
Clemson University
Clemson, SC12-2021
Skills
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Motivating students
- Small group instruction
- Student records management
- Data collection
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Excellent classroom management
- Disability assessment testing
- Collaborative teamwork
- Trained in CPI
- De-escalation techniques
- Non-violent crisis intervention
- Crisis prevention and intervention
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Berkeley County School District
12.2020 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Pattison's Academy
08.2019 - 12.2020
Special Education Teacher
Dorchester School District Two
01.2017 - 05.2019
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Charleston County School District
08.2014 - 12.2016
Teachers Assistant
Richland School District Two
08.2013 - 05.2014
Early Interventionist
Aging With Flair
01.2013 - 08.2013
No Degree - Education
University of South Carolina - Upstate
Bachelor of Arts - Family And Consumer Sciences - Early Intervention
Winthrop University
Master of Arts - Special Education
Grand Canyon University
Masters of Education - Teaching And Learning - Instructional Coaching
Clemson University
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