Brooke Gulley
Covington
Summary
Well-rounded and compassionate Special Education Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning. Develops, implements, and acts as teacher of record of Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Southeast Fountain Elementary School
Veedersburg
08.2023 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to enhance student learning experiences.
- Adapted curriculum materials to meet varying learning abilities and styles.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs during lessons.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching skills and strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
Second Grade Teacher
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Terre Haute
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Implementing technology in daily classroom routine and applying Canvas online assignments
- Creating and implementing lessons based on curriculum, Indiana standards/objectives, and individualized needs that facilitate active learning experiences
- Modifying lessons, assignments, and tests to meet Individualized Education Plans (IEP)
- Contributing to the development of Individualized Education Plans
- Stay updated with developments in subject areas and teaching resources/methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans
- Collaborating with team members to cohesively plan each unit
Daycare Assistant
Busy Bee Daycare
West Terre Haute
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Assisted in daily care routines for children aged two to three years.
- Organized educational activities to promote early childhood development.
- Supervised playtime, ensuring a safe and engaging environment.
- Communicated effectively with parents about children's progress and needs.
Substitute Teacher
Vigo County School Corporation
Terre Haute
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Long-term subbing position at Fayette Elementary in Pre-K Special Education
- Employed by Kelly Services
- Collaborated with permanent teachers to ensure curriculum continuity and effectiveness.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Education
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
Saint Mary of the Woods, Indiana12.2021
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Effective communication
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Team collaboration
- Educational assessment
- Technology integration
- Differentiated instruction
- IEP implementation
- Group and individual instruction
- Trained in CPI
- Data collection
Leadership Experience
- Math Leadership Team, August 2023 - present
- Indiana Student Education Association, August 2019 - May 2021
- SMWC Intercollegiate Softball Team, August 2018 - May 2021
- Future Teachers of America, August 2018 - May 2019
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Southeast Fountain Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
Second Grade Teacher
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
08.2022 - 05.2023
Substitute Teacher
Vigo County School Corporation
11.2021 - 04.2022
Daycare Assistant
Busy Bee Daycare
01.2021 - 12.2022
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College