Brianna Smith
@briannasmith1
Special education teacher specializing in emotional behavioral disorders, skilled in IEPs, supervision, and student-centered regulation.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I’m a results-oriented special education teacher focused on emotional regulation and behavioral redirection, with a proven track record of building positive culture and supporting safety for both students and staff. I’m frequently praised as enthusiastic and driven, and I rely on strong organization to keep plans moving forward.
I’ve taught in Level 3 and Level 4 Emotional Behavioral Disorder programs and in Level 3 Autism Spectrum Disorders settings, pairing behavioral regulation with core academics. I supervise and support paraeducators and other support staff, ensuring everyone is aligned with student needs and classroom expectations.
A central part of my impact is writing and implementing IEPs, while managing legally required special education paperwork and evaluations. I’m comfortable maintaining multiple deadlines tied to IEP developments and meetings, and I bring a strong understanding of legal rights and processes.
Beyond education, I’ve brought discipline and reliability from prior experience as a Correctional Officer, where I maintained safety and security and supported structured intake procedures. I’m also completing graduate preparation in Special Education—Emotional Behavioral Disorders—to keep strengthening the human-behavior foundation behind my teaching and case management approach.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Special Education Teacher
Southern Minnesota Education Consortium
Oct 2022 - Mar 2024 (1 year 5 months)
Taught in a Level 3 & 4 Emotional Behavioral Disorder program focused on behavioral regulation and core academics, ensuring student and staff safety and well-being. Supervised and supported paraeducators and wrote and implemented IEPs to meet student needs.
Special Education Teacher
Owatonna Public Schools
Aug 2021 - Jun 2022 (10 months)
Taught in a Level 3 Emotional Behavioral Disorder program that intermixes with general education classrooms. Supervised paraeducators and support staff and wrote and implemented IEPs.
Special Education Teacher
Waseca Public Schools
Aug 2020 - Jun 2021 (10 months)
Taught in a newly developed Level 4 Emotional Behavioral Disorder program focused on behavioral regulation and core academics. Supervised and supported paraeducators and wrote and implemented IEPs.
Special Education Teacher
Albert Lea Area Schools
Aug 2019 - Jun 2020 (10 months)
Taught in a Level 3 Autism Spectrum Disorders program with a co-teacher. Supervised multiple paraeducator support staff while maintaining student safety and security and wrote and implemented IEPs.
Correctional Officer
Steele County Detention Center
Mar 2016 - Oct 2017 (1 year 7 months)
Maintained safety and security within the detention center and provided supervision, meals, and medication pass to inmates. Assisted with intake procedures for new inmates, including fingerprints, shower in, and body searches.
Signal Support Systems Specialist
MN Army National Guard
Nov 2007 - Aug 2013 (5 years 9 months)
Provided signal support by maintaining radio and satellite communication setup and connections in base operations and in the field. Supported communication setup for base and convoy operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of North Dakota
Master of Education, Special Education (Emotional Behavioral Disorders)
Grade: GPA: 2.8
Earned a Master of Education in Special Education with a focus on Emotional Behavioral Disorders in December 2023.
Rasmussen College
Associate of Applied Science, Criminal Justice
Grade: GPA: 3.0
Completed an Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice in May 2015.
Rasmussen College
Bachelor of Arts, Human Services
2019 -
Grade: GPA: 3.0
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Human Services starting in October 2019 (end year not provided).
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