Brittany Walker

• Phone: +44 7911 123456
• Email: brittany.walker@email.com
• Location: London, UK
• LinkedIn: brittany-walker-sped

Summary

Six years of dedicated experience fostering inclusive learning environments for preschool children with diverse special educational needs. Proven ability to implement individualized education programs (IEPs) and develop age-appropriate, play-based curricula that support cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development. Successfully integrated sensory-friendly classroom designs, resulting in a 25% reduction in challenging behaviors among students.

Experience

Lead Special Education Preschool Teacher, Little Explorers Nursery & Preschool -- London, UK

Sept 2020 – present

• Designed and implemented 20+ individualized education plans (IEPs) for children aged 3-5 with various diagnoses, including ASD, Down Syndrome, and developmental delays.

• Led a team of three teaching assistants, providing ongoing training and supervision in differentiated instruction techniques and positive behavior support strategies.

• Developed and integrated a multi-sensory learning curriculum, enhancing engagement and comprehension for 90% of students with sensory processing challenges.

• Collaborated with occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and parents to ensure holistic development and seamless transitions for students.

• Achieved a 15% improvement in communication skills and a 20% increase in social interaction among students within a 12-month period, as measured by developmental assessments.

Special Education Preschool Teacher, Bright Beginnings Early Learning Centre -- London, UK

Sept 2017 – Aug 2020

• Provided direct instruction and support to small groups of preschool children with special educational needs, focusing on pre-literacy, pre-numeracy, and self-help skills.

• Conducted ongoing assessments to monitor student progress and adjust teaching strategies, resulting in an average of 1-2 developmental milestones achieved per student per term.

• Facilitated parent workshops on effective home-based learning strategies and behavior management techniques, strengthening home-school partnerships.

• Maintained accurate and confidential records of student progress, observations, and communication with families and external professionals.

• Contributed to a positive and inclusive classroom culture, fostering a sense of belonging for all children.

Education

University College London (UCL), PGCE in Early Years Initial Teacher Training with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) pathway -- London, UK

Sept 2016 – July 2017

King's College London, BA (Hons) in Childhood Studies with Psychology -- London, UK

Sept 2013 – July 2016

Skills

Special Education Methodologies: IEP Development & Implementation, Differentiated Instruction, Positive Behavior Support (PBS), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Principles, TEACCH, PECS, Sensory Integration

Child Development & Assessment: Early Childhood Development, Developmental Screenings, Formative & Summative Assessment, Observational Assessment, Data Tracking & Analysis

Classroom Management: Inclusive Classroom Design, Play-Based Learning, Conflict Resolution, Routines & Transitions, Group Facilitation

Communication & Collaboration: Parent-Teacher Conferences, Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration, Report Writing, Active Listening, Empathy

Technology Skills: Educational Software (e.g., Clicker 8), Assistive Technology Integration, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace