Brenda Price
Ridgeland
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher focused on building students' strengths and confidence. Committed to providing students with firm guidelines, structure, routines and dependability to foster social and academic growth. Prepared to handle onsite, online or blended instruction as needed.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Special Education
Madison County Schools
Ridgeland
07.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers to design and implement instructional strategies that enhanced student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Coordinated and delivered staff training sessions on special education policies and best practices, fostering a deeper understanding among educators.
- Monitored compliance with state and federal special education regulations.
- Facilitated communication between parents, educators, and support staff to ensure comprehensive support for student progress and needs.
- Facilitated meetings between families and schools to discuss appropriate interventions for students with disabilities.
Special Education Coordinator
Madison County School District
Ridgeland
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Coached teachers to enhance instructional practices through professional development, modeling strategies, and providing actionable feedback.
- Observed teachers to assist with planning and classroom instruction methodologies.
- Facilitated meetings with parents and instructors to address student progress and resolve behavioral or learning issues.
- Collaborated with supervisors to assess and improve program effectiveness and instructional quality.
Special Education Teacher
Madison County School District
Ridgeland
08.2003 - 06.2021
- Delivered specialized classroom instruction to students with developmental disorders.
- Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
- Eliminated learning gaps by employing targeted teaching aids and motivational strategies, enhancing student understanding and engagement.
- Developed interactive learning methods customized to individual needs, fostering deeper engagement and comprehension among students.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Fostered positive and trusting relationships with students to increase engagement.
- Collaborated with conventional education instructors across departments to create cohesive strategies that improved student learning outcomes.
Education
Education Leadership Specialist - Educational Administration
Belhaven University
Jackson, MS05-2019
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS05-2006
Bachelor of Science - Health And Physical Education
Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS05-1992
Some College (No Degree) - Emotional And Behavioral Disability
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MSSkills
- Individualized education plans
- Special education regulations
- Curriculum development
- Instructional strategies
- Collaborative learning strategies
- Excellent classroom management
- Motivating students
- Team building
Education and Training
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Experience
["Special Education Teachers, All Other"]
Timeline
Assistant Director of Special Education
Madison County Schools
07.2023 - Current
Special Education Coordinator
Madison County School District
07.2021 - 07.2023
Special Education Teacher
Madison County School District
08.2003 - 06.2021
Education Leadership Specialist - Educational Administration
Belhaven University
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
Jackson State University
Bachelor of Science - Health And Physical Education
Mississippi Valley State University
Some College (No Degree) - Emotional And Behavioral Disability
William Carey University