Brittany Najm
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Objective
To obtain a special education teaching position in order to develop enaging lessons that help a child be successful and grow utilizing their strengths and challenging them to go beyond their limits.
Work Experience
5th/6th Grade Special Education Teacher (08/01/2009 – Present)
Last Employer: Saddleback Valley Christian Schools
Contact Person: Cheryl Gilbert/949-443-4050
Responsibilities: To develop and implement lesson plans addressing fifth and sixth grade California state standards for students with learning disabilities. To modify and accomodate lessons and activities to meet each student's needs. To use multi-sensory, engaging methods.
Accomplishments: Helping students reach their academic and personal potential and continue on into junior high.
Student Services Assistant (08/01/2010 – Present)
Last Employer: Saddleback Valley Christian International
Contact Person: Paul Rhee/949-443-4050
Responsibilities: Organize and attend community service events for high school international students. Organize and attend social events for community growth with the international students and their host families. Liaison for students in various school areas.
High School Special Education Teacher and One-On-One Interventionist (01/05/2009 – 06/12/2009)
Last Employer: Saddleback Valley Christian Schools
Contact Person: Cheryl Gilbert/949-443-4050
Responsibilities: To develop and implement lesson plans for a small high school Algebra class with students with learning disabilities. To work with students individually on reading and writing skills.
Student Teacher (08/11/2008 – 12/05/2008)
2nd Grade Classroom 4th-6th Resource Classroom
Last Employer: Hohenfels Elementary School, Germany
Responsibilities: To develop and implement lesson plans for second grade students. To implement Individualized Education Plan goals for students. To learn from my mentor teachers.
Education
Establishment: Northern Arizona University
Degree: Masters in Early Childhood Education
Education Period: 01/12/2009 - 12/17/2010
Speciality: Reading Specialist Endorsement
Average Grade: 4.0
Details: Obtained a degree in Early Childhood Education while taking classes to receive an endorsement that enables me to be a part of and administer reading programs.
Establishment: Northern Arizona University
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Special Eduation
Education Period: 08/22/2005 - 12/12/2008
Speciality: ESL Endorsement
Average Grade: 3.81
Details: A dual degree, taking classes for both elementary education as well as cross-categorical special education.
Additional Information
Honors: Masters with Distinction
Certifications or Licensures: California Credentials: Multiple Subjects Credential Mild/Moderate Disabilities Credential Moderate/Severe Disabilities Credential Arizona Credentials: Cross-Categorical Special Education Credential (K-12) Elementary Education Credential(K-8)
Study Abroad: Student Teaching,Hohenfels Elementary Schools, Hohenfels, Germany