Brittany Howard
KOSCIUSKO
Summary
Qualified educator with expertise in special and gifted education at Kosciusko School District. Experienced with developing and implementing individualized education plans for special education students with diverse learning needs and creating extensive challenging activities for higher learning students in gifted education.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Kosciusko School District
01.2016 - Current
- Assisted in developing individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to implement effective teaching strategies tailored for special education.
- Supported classroom management by fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Engaged students in hands-on activities to enhance understanding of complex concepts.
- Communicated regularly with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns collaboratively.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Advocated for rights and needs of students with special education requirements, ensuring access to appropriate resources and accommodations.
Gifted Education Teacher
Kosciusko School District
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Implemented enrichment activities that foster critical thinking and creativity in students.
- Developed curriculum materials that met the unique needs of gifted learners, ensuring all students were challenged and engaged.
- Utilized pre-made and self-made assessments to determine student weaknesses and strengths.
- Coordinated educational field trips aligned with course content, enhancing student understanding through real-world experiences.
- Implemented project-based learning activities to promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills in gifted students.
Education
Master of Science - Gifted Education
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR12-2020
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Medicine
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS05-2014
Skills
- Co-teaching experience
- Lesson planning
- Collaborative teamwork
- Differentiated instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Parent communication
- IEP development
- Small group instruction
Certification
MILD/MOD DISABILITIES (K-12)
SPED FUNDAMENTAL SUBJ (K-12)
GIFTED (K-12)
Timeline
Gifted Education Teacher
Kosciusko School District
08.2019 - 05.2021
Special Education Teacher
Kosciusko School District
01.2016 - Current
Master of Science - Gifted Education
Arkansas State University
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Medicine
Mississippi State University