Brianna Kessel

1st-3rd Grade Special Day Class Teacher - Gallatin Elementary School - Downey

(2023-08)

Develop daily lesson plans and teach students in Grades 1-3 with a variety of disabilities
Write and implement IEPs
Work with 2-3 instructional assistants to create a positive and communicative environment
Collaborate with general education teachers about curriculum and mainstreaming students
Assess students using the WIAT-V and Bracken Basic concept scale
Create and implement group and individual behavior reinforcement systems

TK-1st Grade Inclusion Co-Teacher - Gallatin Elementary School - Downey

(2023-08)

Inclusion Co-Teacher - Linwood Howe Elementary School - Culver City

(2019-08 - 2023-06)

Differentiated and modified general education curriculum for mild to severe needs students in general education setting
Co-taught with several general education teachers
Wrote and implemented IEPs with a variety of service providers
Assessed students using Woodcock Johnson and Brigance Diagnostic Inventory
Member of CCUSD Special Education Curriculum Committee

TK-1st Grade Special Day Class Teacher - Linwood Howe Elementary School - Culver City

(2016-08 - 2019-06)

1st Grade ABA Classroom Teacher - Paularino Elementary School - Costa Mesa

(2015-08 - 2016-06)

Created and applied behavior systems for students with moderate to severe autism using ABA strategies
Tracked academic and behavior IEP data
Modified general education curriculum

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