Leanndra Alana Brown

• Developed individualized education plans tailored to diverse learning needs.
• Implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student participation and learning outcomes.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student progress and adapt strategies.
• Utilized assistive technology to support students with varying disabilities in classroom activities.
• Conducted regular assessments to monitor student development and adjust instructional approaches.
• Mentored junior staff in effective classroom management techniques and special education strategies.
• Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
• Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
• Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills through problem-solving activities and hands-on learning experiences.
• Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
• Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
• Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.

• Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
• Promoted positive behavior management techniques, resulting in a decrease in classroom disruptions and increased engagement from students.
• Utilized research-based interventions to improve academic performance among struggling learners, closing achievement gaps over time.
• Advocated for special needs students at school-wide meetings, ensuring their voices were heard and their unique challenges were addressed.
• Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
• Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
• Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).

• Led initiatives for integrating inclusive practices within the school environment, enhancing accessibility for all students.
• Facilitated training workshops for parents on supporting children with special needs at home.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive support plans for each student''s unique needs.
• Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
• Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
• Assessed students'' progress regularly using formal and informal assessments, adjusting instruction based on data-driven results.
• Increased parent involvement through regular communication, updates on student progress, and opportunities to participate in classroom activities.
• Developed strong rapport with parents and caregivers, fostering a supportive home-school connection for improved student outcomes.
• Managed individualized goals and objectives for each student while maintaining accurate records of progress towards achieving them.

• Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to de-escalate situations.
• Coordinated with general education teachers to modify lessons as needed for inclusion of special needs students into mainstream classrooms when appropriate.
• Coordinated with general education teachers to modify lessons for inclusion of special needs students into mainstream classrooms.
• Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
• Led professional development workshops for staff on best practices for working with special needs students, strengthening overall program effectiveness.
• Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
• Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
• Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
• Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of neurodiverse students.
• Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
• Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
• Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
• Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
• Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with the master schedule.
• Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
• Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
• Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.

• Collaborated with educators to develop tailored educational plans for students requiring special assistance.
• Assisted in implementing behavioral interventions to enhance student engagement and classroom behavior.
• Facilitated communication between students, teachers, and parents to promote a supportive learning environment.
• Supported students with diverse learning needs through personalized instruction and adaptive strategies.
• Monitored student progress, documenting achievements and challenges for ongoing assessment and support planning.
• Assisted in the development of social-emotional learning curricula tailored to the unique needs of students with disabilities.
• Supported the integration of diverse learners into mainstream classrooms by facilitating accommodations and modifications as needed.
• Established clear expectations for behavior and academic performance, consistently enforcing rules while demonstrating understanding and flexibility.
• Implemented visual aids, sensory tools, and adaptive equipment to facilitate student engagement and participation in classroom activities.
• Maintained a safe and inclusive classroom environment, fostering positive relationships among all students.
• Collaborated with teachers and parents to develop strategies for improving students'' academic performance and social skills.
• Assisted students with special needs in achieving their educational goals by providing one-on-one support and guidance.

• Worked as Customer Service Representative in the Executive Lounge at GAIA Airport
• Duties:
• Welcomed and assisted customers to ensure a positive experience
• Took orders for lunches, dinners, and drinks to provide timely service
• Serving Lunches, Dinners, Drinks etc.
• Cleaned and organized seating area after customer departures

Initially I was employed as an Assistant Classroom Coordinator for seven months and was then promoted to Classroom Co-ordinator and Head of the Creativity Department. At this time I taught children from age 5 years up to age 13.

• Planned and executed activities
• Assisted in diaper changing and feeding - in the absence of the Assistant Coordinator
• Gave suggestions on new ideas
• Held responsible for classroom management.
• Created lesson plans.
• Prepared end-of-term reports
• Conducted meetings with parents
• Discussed children’s performance with parents and any concerns that I might have had
• Taught Basic Maths, English skills, Sensory, Creativity, Visual Spatial, Self-help skills and Social skills.
• As Team Captain, I organized all trips and events for the children.

• English Grade B
• Maths Grade B
• Performing Arts Grade A
• Biology Grade B
• Chemistry Grade C
• Child Development Grade A