Emily Brothers

[email protected] Pronouns: she, her, hers Online Teaching Portfolio

(317) 522-7797 https://emilynbrothers.weebly.com

Education, Licensure, and Certifications

Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN December 2018
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and Exceptional Needs
Teaching Licensure
Learning Behavior Specialist 1(Kindergarten through Age 21)
Early Childhood Special Education (Birth through Grade 3)
Early Childhood Education (Birth through Grade 3)
Certifications and Trainings
PECS Level 1, PECS Across the Day, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, and CPR, First Aid, and AED Training

Professional Experience
Hemlock Elementary School, Vacaville, CA July 2019 – June 2020
Special Education Teacher, Preschool Structured Classroom for Intensive Learning (Ages 3 - 5)
• Utilized the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and Evidence Based Practices to provide specialized
instruction to preschool children with intensive learning needs
• Implemented teaching strategies including Functional Communication Training, Discrete Trial Training, and
Pivotal Response Training to meet the individual educational needs of all children
• Implemented assessments including VB-MAPP, DRDP, and program specific assessments to monitor student
growth and to inform educational planning
• Provided case management for student’s Individual Education Plans, collected and analyzed daily data on
goals, and communicated progress with families
• Collaborated with school administrators, related service providers, and children’s families to provide
appropriate care and education for children with special needs
• Managed and trained five paraprofessionals on the effective use of Evidence Based Practices to ensure
classroom staff was highly trained to work with children with intensive learning and behavioral needs
Zionsville Community High School, Zionsville, IN January 2019 – June 2019
Instructional Assistant, Life Skills Classroom (Grades 9-12)
• Provided differentiated and accommodated instruction to students with significant disabilities and behavioral
concerns
• Implemented proactive, instructional, and antecedent strategies identified in students’ individual Behavior
Intervention Plans and collected data on behaviors of concern
• Managed and provided feedback to typically developing high school peers as they support students during
classroom activities and routines
Wayne Township Preschool, Indianapolis, IN August 2018 - December 2018
Student Teaching, Inclusive and Developmental Preschool (Ages 3 - 5)
• Designed developmentally appropriate instruction and interventions to meet the diverse needs of children,
including those with disabilities
• Differentiated planned one-on-one, small group, and large group instruction, intervention, and
developmental activities to meet the educational needs of all children
• Designed and implemented specialized activities and assessments to promote progress on goals stipulated in
children’s Individual Education Plans
• Integrated assistive technology into the delivery of instruction and daily routines to support children with
complex communication needs
• Designed and implemented appropriate and varied assessments that influenced the teaching and learning
process and communicated progress to families during parent teacher conferences
Bridges of Indiana Disability Services, Indianapolis, IN May – July 2015 - 2018
Direct Support Professional
• Provided individualized services to a young adult with autism to promote independence at home and in
community settings
• Designed and implemented activities to promote daily life and social skills, planned community outings, and
collaborated with my client and his family to help him achieve his personal goals
Ben and Maxine Miller Child Development Lab School, West Lafayette, IN August 2017- May 2018
Student Worker
• Provided support with classroom management and facilitated daily classroom functions in multiple preschool
classrooms with children ranging in age from infancy to age 5 on a weekly basis
• Assisted teachers during group lessons, supervised outside time, implemented care routines, and
accommodated activities to meet the needs of children at varying stages of development
Edgelea Elementary School, Lafayette, IN January 2018 - May 2018
Practicum in Math and Science, Kindergarten
• Designed and implemented large group instruction and assessments to promote appropriate mathematical
knowledge as identified by national and state standards
• Provided small group instruction and individualized support to children with below grade level mathematic
understanding
• Assessed children’s scientific knowledge, skills, and dispositions, and used assessment data to plan
appropriate science activities in alignment with national and state standards
Mintonye Elementary School, Lafayette, IN January 2018 - March 2018
Practicum in Assistive Technology, Developmental Preschool (Ages 3 - 5)
• Utilized data-based decision-making to identify appropriate assistive technology for a target learner with
complex communication and learning needs
• Planned and implemented specialized activities incorporating the identified assistive technology and
collected data to monitor the target learner’s growth
• Applied understanding of Universal Design for Learning as a framework for differentiated instruction to meet
the needs of all children
Linnwood Elementary School, Lafayette, IN August 2017 - December 2017
Practicum in Special Education/Social Studies/English Language Arts, Developmental Preschool (Ages 3 - 5)
• Promoted development of academic, social, and communication skills by providing individualized instruction
for children with significant disabilities and intensive behaviors
• Planned, implemented, and evaluated developmentally appropriate instruction in language, literacy, and
social studies while accommodating the needs of children with various disabilities
• Collaborated with the education and invention team to design instruction and assessments to promote and
track progress on annual goals specified in children’s Individual Education Plans
Ben and Maxine Miller Child Development Lab School, West Lafayette, IN August 2017 - December 2017
Practicum in Infant and Toddler Curriculum, Preschool (Ages 6 weeks - 18 months)
• Applied knowledge of the needs, typical development patterns, and variations in development of infants
and toddlers to provide appropriate care, education, and guidance
• Collaborated with key adults in the infants’ and toddlers’ lives to provide developmentally-appropriate and
culturally responsive curriculum programming and assessments
Ben and Maxine Miller Child Development Lab School, West Lafayette, IN January 2017- May 2017
Practicum in Positive Guidance and Music and Movement, Preschool (Ages 3 - 5)
• Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate methods of child guidance to promote social and
emotional learning, teach self-regulation skills, and encourage prosocial behaviors
• Modified expectations and guidance strategies appropriately for children at varying stages of development
with diverse needs, abilities, and backgrounds
• Planned, implemented, and evaluated developmentally appropriate music and movement instruction and
responded to the needs of diverse learners

Leadership and Extracurricular Activities

Mentor of Departmental Undergraduate Students August 2017 - December 2017
• Lead small group discussions during weekly lectures, provided guidance and feedback on assignments,
planned out of class activities, and served as a liaison between the students and the course professor
Pete’s Pals (Physical Education Teacher Educators Supporting Physical Activity and Life Skills)
Head Clinician & Member of the Leadership Team January 2016 - December 2017
• Designed and supervised weekly physical education clinics that accommodated the varying needs of
children and young adults with special needs
• Managed and provided supports to clinicians as they worked with individuals with special needs

Awards and Honors

Early Learning Indiana Scholarship Fall 2018
Dean’s List Spring 2018 & Fall 2018
Semester Honors Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, & Fall 2017