Lindy McBratney

373 Sinclair Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47906 | 636-222-1718 | lindymcbratney11@gmail.com

Objective: To obtain a teaching position in Special Education at the secondary level.
Education
Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa

May 2015

Bachelor of Science in Education: Secondary Education

Endorsement: Instructional Strategist: Mild/Moderate

Student Teaching Experience

High School Special Education Teacher
Waukee High School, Waukee Community School District, Waukee, Iowa

March 2015-May 2015

Plan and present lessons pertaining to students IEP goals

Utilize critical thinking activities to help students understand new material in their core classes
Use conflict resolution skills to address classroom behavior
Implemented the gradual release of responsibility

High School Special Education Teacher

January 2015-March 2015
Valley Southwoods Freshman High School, West Des Moines Community Schools, West Des
Moines, Iowa

Plan and present lessons pertaining to students IEP goals

Utilize critical thinking activities to help students understand new material in their core classes
Use conflict resolution skills to address classroom behavior
Implemented the gradual release of responsibility in writing and social skills lessons
Collaborated with mentor teacher on facilitating students IEP meetings and writing IEP drafts

Practicum Experience
High School Special Education Classroom
Waukee High School, Waukee Community School District, Waukee, Iowa

Interacted with students in small group settings

Proctored benchmark reading tests to students

Collaborated with cooperating teacher to plan and present an instructional lesson

Worked one-on-one with students on improving math, reading and writing skills

Worked one-on-one with students on improving math, reading and writing skills.
Planned and presented lessons pertaining to students IEP goals

High School Special Education Classroom

Waukee High School, Waukee Community School District, Waukee, Iowa
High School Special Education Classroom
Waukee High School, Waukee Community School District, Waukee, Iowa
High School Special Education Classroom
Waukee High School, Waukee Community School District, Waukee, Iowa

Leadership Experience
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority
Theta Eta Chapter, Des Moines, IA

Fall 2013
Fall 2012
Spring 2012

Spring 2012-Present

President, 2014
Director of Standards and Ethics, 2013
Public Relations Chair, 2012

Kappa Delta Pi
International Honor Society in Education
Epsilon Chapter, Des Moines, IA
Certifications

Fall 2014

Mandatory Reporter Certification

BBP Certification

Spring 2013-Present