Jo Brister

2963 Apache Loop

Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 368-1700
Jbrister001@hot.rr.com

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Belton Independent School District – October 2023 – Present

Conducts small group with individual instruction as directed by the supervisor of the
deaf/inclusion/general education program and/or classroom teacher, time permitting, away from
mainstream classes.

Assists in evaluating student progress according to the criteria and procedures outlined by the
teacher.

Informs teacher(s) and other appropriate staff members of any problems or special information
about individual students, including communication skills and language mode of each student.

Serves as the chief source for information and help to a substitute teacher.

Performs other such tasks as may be assigned by the responsible teacher, coordinator for deaf
education program, or principal.

Killeen Independent School District - Sept. 2011 - October 2023

Deaf Ed./Inclusion/Resource & Positive Behavior Support Aide

Conducts small group with individual instruction as directed by the supervisor of the
deaf/inclusion/general education program and/or classroom teacher, time permitting, away from
mainstream classes.

Assists in evaluating student progress according to the criteria and procedures outlined by the
teacher.

Informs teacher(s) and other appropriate staff members of any problems or special information
about individual students, including communication skills and language mode of each student.

Serves as the chief source for information and help to a substitute teacher.

Performs other such tasks as may be assigned by the responsible teacher, coordinator for deaf
education program, or principal.
EDUCATION:

Alternative Teaching Program

TeachWorthy – San Antonio, TX
(Feb. 2024 – Present)

BA Special Education
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor – Belton, TX
(Aug. 2007- Aug2013)

RELATED EDUCATION COURSES:

*WrightsLaw Special Education Advocate *Special Education Practicum *Survey of Diverse
Population *Content Area Reading *Assessments and Transitions *Assistive Technology
*Mild Learning Disability *Reading Curriculum *Interventions for Students w/LD *Crisis
Prevention Intervention (CPI) *Texas Behavior Support Initiative(TBSI)

LANGUAGES:
Spanish/English American Sign Language Italian
1st & 2nd Language Limited Working Proficiency Learning

PERSONAL SKILLS:
I am a team player with a strong work ethic, highly enthusiastic, patient and have a creative and
energetic spirit. I demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, allowing myself to
understand the issue an implement a strategy to ensure that the issue is addressed correctly,
properly and effectively.