Special Education Manager
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Patricia Ann
BryantEarly Childhood Special Education Specialist
Patricia Ann Bryant, M.Ed.
Phoenix, Arizona 85015
Cell 602-***-**** Email: ***********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: Position in Education with Early Childhood Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Technology in the ECSE/ECE setting
QUALIFICATIONS
AZ Department of Education Certificate: Standard Elementary Education, K-8
AZ Department of Education Certificate: Standard Early Childhood Special Ed, 0-5
AZ Department of Education Certificate: Standard ESL endorsement, K-12
Strong understanding of Special Education rights, responsibilities, assessment & documentation, both domestic & international experience
Creating academic mastery in early childhood developmentally appropriate curriculum through hands on in fieldwork & ongoing research.
International curriculum development, at primary, secondary & tertiary levels, in Special & General Education areas.
Therapeutic experience with physical, aquatic & occupational skill sets.
Co-presenter for Technology in the Early Childhood Setting-Nationally & Internationally
Excellent organizational, communication & computer skills with over 15 years in corporate managerial & trainer/instructor positions
EDUCATION
2005- Masters Early Childhood Education with Distinction, NAU
2003- Masters Special Education with Distinction, NAU
2001- AZ Standard K-8 Teachers Certification, Ottawa
2000- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Ottawa
EMPLOYMENT
2006 Teacher-Early Childhood Special Education, Cartwright School District
Develop classroom setting, meeting State Certification
Develop & implement developmentally appropriate curriculum to meet IEP's
Prepare, organize & implement special education paperwork
District Academic Technology support & IT contact for site
2006-2008 Adjunct Faculty " Early Childhood/Special Education, Ottawa University " Phx
Develop & implement curriculum for graduate Early Childhood & Special Education
2004-2006 Guest Lecturer/Educational Consultant -Teachers for Africa, International Foundation for Education & Self-Help
Work interactively with government ministries, education systems, & indigenous populations to develop Special Needs Educational initiatives, train perspective teachers, assist in development & coordination of country wide programs,
Conduct workshops, lectures & work in Early Childhood development.
2003 -2004 Teacher-Early Childhood Special Education, Balsz School District
Develop classroom setting, meeting State Certification
Develop & implement developmentally appropriate curriculum to meet IEP's
Prepare, organize & implement special education paperwork
Organize & facilitate district screenings & Child Find with district staff
2001-2003 Teacher-Early Childhood Special Education, Creighton School District
Develop classroom setting, meeting State Certification
Develop & implement developmentally appropriate curriculum to meet IEP's
Prepare, organize & implement special education paperwork
Organize & operate district screenings with district staff
2001 Teacher-Autistic/ED Gompers School
Develop & implement developmentally appropriate curriculum to meet IEP's
Prepare, organize & implement special education paperwork
2001 Teacher-Interim Educator Alhambra School District
Instruction of children- grades K through 8
Develop & implement curricula strategies in long-term positions
2000 Business Manager, Southwestern Power Group II
Project- design, purchase & setup interior office area in newly formed company, assist general manager, consult on website & utilize computer skills to develop, filing system, reports & presentations
1999-2000 Quality Control Lead, Republic Western Insurance Co.
Developed quality control procedures & trained personnel
1998-1999 Agent- Life Insurance, American Insurance Services
Coordinated & conducted consumer education seminars
1997-1998 Teacher-Interim Educator, Osborn School District
Instruction of children- grades Pre-K through 8
Develop & implement curricula strategies in long-term positions in K, 1st, 4th, & Special Ed
1987-1992 Executive Manager, Whirlwind
Conducted weekly & quarterly instructional sessions, adapted preformatted presentations for specific groups & regional training
1985-1987 PT/OT Assistant, Latch School for the Disabled
Organize & facilitate Physical/Occupational/Vocational/PE programs
LANGUAGES
American Sign Language
Conversational Spanish-limited
VOLUNTEER
1991-2004 Program Specialist Phoenix & Glendale Public Libraries
Coordinate original experiential historically based programs monthly
1979-1994 Leader/trainer, AZ Cactus Pine Girl Scout Council
Leader, school liaison, trainer, & organizer for Girl Scouting
1968-2004 Instructor/Trainer, American Red Cross
Organize & facilitate courses for corporate, recreational & public groups
REFERENCES
Upon Request
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
ORGANIZATION STATUS DATES
Science teachers Member 2010
ASSET Educator Member since 2008
Discovery Star Educator Member since 2006
Local " Cartwright Education Association Site Representative 2006-present
International Association of Special Education Member 2006
NAEYC Member 2006
Council of Exceptional Children"Div. Early Childhood Member / 0159 2003
Phi Delta Kappa International Member / 492-***-****
National Education Association Member since 2001
Arizona Education Association Member since 2001
Local " Creighton Education Association Past Site Representative 2001-2003
American Federation of Teachers Past Member 2003-2004
PROFESSIONAL COMMITTEES:
LOCATION PARTICIPATION DATES
Cartwright District Screencast Tutorial Cadre 07/10-present
Cartwright District Technology Planning Committee 04/10-present
Cartwright District Website Planning Committee 09/09-02/10
Cartwright District Marketing Committee 09/09-04/10
Arizona Department Ed ECE / ECSE Alignment Committee 08/08-05/09
Cartwright District " CECC Recognition Committee 09/08-06/09
Cartwright District " CECC Site Professional Development Committee 09/07-06/08
Cartwright District Pay for Performance Committee 09/06-06/08
CEC-DEC " AZ Association Board Support 10/06
Balsz District " Brunson Lee Site social Committee 08/03-01/04
HONORS:
ORGANIZATION STATUS DATES
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Member / 113*****-**/05/2004
International Foundation of Education & Self-Help Volunteer 08/04-01/06
PRESENTER:
ORGANIZATION GROUP / TOPIC DATES
AZ Science Teachers conference " S.T.E.M. in ECE 10/23/10
ASSET ASSET Educator's Fall Inst " S.T.E.M. 10/02/10
Cartwright Tech Cadre Speed Date Computer " iBook with iPhoto 09/28/10
ISTE 2010 Virtual Field Trips & Digital Stories 06/29/10
Early Learning Institute - ADE Everyday Tech in ECE & Social Stories 06/22-24/09
AZTEA WOW Conference Everyday Tech in ECE / ECSE 05/02/09
International Multi-Age Conference @ NAU Everyday Tech Used in Multi-age ECE 11/15/08
Cartwright District Professional Development Day Everyday Tech 10/31/08
Phoenix College Class on Cultural Diversity/ Cultural Diversity in the Classroom 04/20/06
TIKONDANE Amazing Little Minds Matter
Brain Development Training Workshop 06/16/05-06/18/05
SOS Children's Village of Malawi, Mzuzu Amazing Little Minds Matter
Brain Development Training Workshop 05/31/05-06/03/05
Malawi Institute of Education (MIE) IPTER Workshop Teacher Training College Administrators / Special Needs Education in Malawi 05/26/05
Inclusive Education Conference Special Needs Policies in Sub-Saharan Africa & Malawi 05/05/05
National Educational Conference Educational Stakeholders / Special Needs Education Training in Malawi 04/01/05
SOS Children's Village of Malawi, Lilongwe Amazing Little Minds Matter
Brain Development Training Workshop 02/25/05-03/04/05
Chipini Health Care Centre Amazing Little Minds Matter
Brain Development Training Workshop 01/13/05-01/16/05
PCAR Special Education Conference Special Needs Education Inclusion in Out-come Based Curriculum 11/29/04-12/03/04
Vision Impairment Early Childhood Conference Early Childhood Brain Development & Classroom Setup 10/13/04-10/15/04
Arizona Department of Economic Security Mesa Advisory Council / the 2/84
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Over 1140+ hours
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