Audrey Faison

About Audrey Faison

Experienced Special Education Teacher with a demonstrated history of leading students to academic growth in a high need transformational charter school. Strong education professional with a Master’s Degree focused in Urban Education and Leadership: Educational Policy and Administration from Loyola Marymount University. Skilled in Welligent, Universal Design for Learning Strategies, and Culturally and Linguistically Relevant Teaching.

Experience

1. Special Education Teacher

   Green Dot Public Schools California

   Jul 2016 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Special Education Mathematics Teacher-6th and 8th Grade Math SDC at Animo Phillis Wheatley (APW) 20•••••86th, 7th, and 8th Grade Math Foundations SDC at Animo Legacy (formerly APW) 20•••••06th, 7th, and 8th Grade Math Foundations RSP at Animo Mae Jemison 2020-Present-Awards: Rookie Teacher of the Year 20••••17• Adapts, modifies, and teaches the general education curriculum for four different Special Day Classes. In the 20••••18 school year, 70% of 6th graders improved 3 grade levels, and 100% of students improved in terms of grade level. In the current year, within 3 months of instruction, 100% of 6th grade students improved at least 1 grade level, and 91% of students have met their annual growth goal.• Develops IEP’s for students which include assessments with the KTEA, data analysis, and implementation, meeting 100% compliance in all 3 years of teaching.• Ensures all teachers adhere to IEP accommodations through regular meetings, communication with parents, monitoring students on their goals, and guaranteeing compliance on all special education paperwork.• Incorporates assistive technology in classroom through use of iReady software, streaming videos, PowerPoint, Google Drive, Book Creator, and Flip Grid.Advisory Lead• Develops 8th grade Advisory lessons that provide students with community and team building, academic tracking, social and emotional support, college and career knowledge, and restorative practices.• Supports teachers in implementing lessons by communicating lesson expectations, conducting observations and providing feedback, and hosting grade level meetings.• Facilitates professional development on restorative practices and effective community circles across two school sites.Member of the Disciplinary Review BoardSchool Culture Team-Founded the Animo Legacy Athletic DeptLeader of Concrete Queenz girls skateboarding club.

Education

• Loyola Marymount University

  Urban Education and Leadership

  2016

• University of Maryland

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Behavioral and Community Health, Senior

  2010 — 2014

• Loyola Marymount University

  Master’s Degree, Urban Education and Leadership: Educational Policy and Administration

  2016 — 2018