1. BRANDY MICHELLE REEDER
131 Regency Avenue, Apt. D, Victoria, Texas 77903  brandymreeder@yahoo.com  (361) 676-9663
EDUCATION
University of Houston – Victoria Victoria, Texas
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, May 2016
• EC-6 and Special Education EX-12 Certified
o TExES Pedagogy and Profession Responsibilies, passed March 2014
o TExES/ExCET, passed July 2015
o TExES Special Education, passed September 2015
Victoria College Victoria, Texas
Associate of Science, May 2015
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Rowland Elementary School, Victoria Independent School District Victoria, Texas
Special Education Student Teacher, March 2016 – April 2016
• Work in partnership with classroom teachers to modify lesson plans to conform to SpEd students’ IEPs.
• Scaffolded from higher-order learning to lower-order learning to teach SpEd students new multiple-step tasks.
• Taught resource students basic fraction concepts and jelly bean/elephant words. Had students independently perform
analogous tasks to ensure mastery of new concerts.
• Documented and reviewed student performance to determine whether current accommodations and/or modifications
were producing results or required alteration.
Student Teacher, January 2016 – March 2016
• Collaborated with third-grade teaching staff to plan and construct daily lesson plans across all subject areas.
• Taught several lessons on persuasive writing, including the role of advocacy, how to identify writing which seeks to
persuade, and drafting convincing arguments from brainstorming to final product. Students used graphic organizers to
plan out letters to the principal with individualized requests.
• Worked with whole and small groups to identify and classify 2D and 3D shapes. Used real world objects brought by
the students from home to make the abstract concept concrete and relatable.
• Maintained appropriate classroom rapport and discipline.
Victoria West High School, Victoria Independent School District Victoria, Texas
Inclusion Aide, August 2015 – December 2015
• Supported classroom teacher by providing individual attention to students in need of extra assistance, paying
particular attention to students with SpEd designations, including students with TBI, ID, OHI and auditory
deficiencies.
• Administered STAAR/ STAAR A EOC retest.
Life Skills/One-On-One Special Education Aide, August 2014 - June 2015
• Assist with implementing and teaching the academic, social, and vocational curriculum developed by the teacher by
adapting and modifying given tasks to meet individual student needs and abilities.
• Utilize specialized materials, equipment, and assistive technology for individuals with disabilities to meet academic,
social and vocational goals.
One-On-One Special Education Aide, August 2011 - June 2014
• Work with lead teachers and student’s family to develop individual learning plan for student with Autism.
• Implement behavioral plans to meet Autistic student’s needs for social, educational, and cognitive development.
• Reinforce and clarify classroom instructions and curriculum.
Victoria Independent School District Victoria, Texas
Substitute Teacher, Grades PreK-12, August 2011 – August 2014
• Fulfilled short-term substitute teaching assignments across all subject areas for classes of as many as 25 students with
varied academic abilities. Effectively implemented lesson plans provided by permanent teacher, while maintaining
safety, discipline and a positive learning environment.
CONFERENCE SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
P-16 Fort Bend Region Council (Summer 2015)