Clarissa Brinkley
Rome,GA
Summary
Versatile and dedicated educator with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Floyd County Schools
07.2023 - Current
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Teacher
Rome City Schools Virtual Learning Academy
09.2021 - 07.2023
- Grades 7 & 8 Language Arts/Career Discovery & Development
- Grades 9-12 Language Arts, Rome Transitional Academy
- Special Education Inclusion Classes
- Supervised and instructed students virtually
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Registered Behavior Technician
CABS Autism & Behavior Specialists
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Provide direct 1:1 ABA therapy to children with autism
- Notify BCBA of need to update or change teaching procedures based on client progress
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs and anecdotal notes.
- Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
- Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
Treatment Coordinator
Vargo Orthodontics
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Meet patients and their families for their first visit to the practice
- Explain treatment options presented by the doctor
- Present treatment fees and insurance options to patients and their families
- Monitor case acceptance rate and achieve practice goals
- Follow up on pending patients and patients not ready for treatment
- Communicate with referring doctors and their practices
- Performed in team leader capacity and organized all treatment and placement activities.
Photographer
Tulip Blue Photography
01.2015 - Current
- Executed digital photography work flow: capturing, downloading, editing, printing, backup and cataloging
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
Accounting Assistant/Executive Assistant
ADAMS Management Consulting
07.2007 - 09.2015
- Basic accounting and accounts receivable/payable
- Audit employee expense reports and enter expenses into QuickBooks
- Reconcile credit card statements
- Prepare reimbursable expenses invoices for clients
- Complete monthly roll for client reimbursable expenses
- Make all check deposits through remote banking
- Support Project Management staff with AIA Contract software
- Complete Demographics and Physician Supply/Demand spreadsheets for Advisory Team Executive (August 2012-September 2015)
- Assist CEO, COO, and Senior Vice President
- Responsible for coordination, planning, and budgeting for special events
- Assist Business Development functions by coordinating travel, speaking engagements, and meeting with the needs of potential clients
- Prepare meeting minutes for all Board and Executive Management meetings.
Bookkeeper/Personal Assistant
Decision Management Consulting, LLC
06.2006 - 07.2007
- Bookkeeping and basic accounting for businesses such as Harvest Moon Café and ADAMS Management Services
Teacher
Rome Middle School
08.2004 - 07.2006
- Integrated technology into classroom lessons
- Supervised and instructed more than 100 students each day
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Teacher
Kanoheda Elementary School, Gwinnett County
08.2001 - 07.2004
- Early Intervention Program (EIP) inclusion classroom
- Classroom demographics at 40% second language learners
- Instructed elementary students in computer lab lessons
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Education
Masters of Education - Special Education - General Special Education FOS
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN06-2025
Accounting -
Albany Technical College
Albany, GA01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Teaching Level 4, Early Childhood Education Grades P-5, Middle Grades 4-8 Language Arts, Social Studies, Online Teaching Endorsement
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN05.2001
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Behavior Reduction Procedures
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Middle School Education
- Parent and Student Communication
- Classroom Management
- Student Rapport-Building
- Classroom Technology Implementation
- IEP and BIP implementation
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Floyd County Schools
07.2023 - Current
Teacher
Rome City Schools Virtual Learning Academy
09.2021 - 07.2023
Registered Behavior Technician
CABS Autism & Behavior Specialists
05.2021 - 09.2021
Treatment Coordinator
Vargo Orthodontics
09.2017 - 04.2018
Photographer
Tulip Blue Photography
01.2015 - Current
Accounting Assistant/Executive Assistant
ADAMS Management Consulting
07.2007 - 09.2015
Bookkeeper/Personal Assistant
Decision Management Consulting, LLC
06.2006 - 07.2007
Teacher
Rome Middle School
08.2004 - 07.2006
Teacher
Kanoheda Elementary School, Gwinnett County
08.2001 - 07.2004
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Teaching Level 4, Early Childhood Education Grades P-5, Middle Grades 4-8 Language Arts, Social Studies, Online Teaching Endorsement
Indiana State University
Masters of Education - Special Education - General Special Education FOS
American College of Education
Accounting -
Albany Technical College
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