Seasoned Special Education professional offering 2 years experience in educational leadership positions. Focused on building and enhancing relationships, meeting service needs and maintaining smooth administration of all department operations. Kind and accommodating with in-depth knowledge of special education programs, intervention plans and community resources. Desires growth-oriented position in dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Special Education Department Chair
Urban Park Elementary School
Dallas, TX
08.2020 - Current
Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned.
Monitored overhead, prepared budgets and directed spending and resources to support fiscal efficiency.
Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
Established and updated Inclusion and Resource standards for overall DISD Special education program to enhance operations.
Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve campus and district objectives.
Facilitated development of program structure within classrooms to formulate and implement student learning goals for special education students.
Directed day-to-day operations of education program and supervised support staff to delegate assignments and assist in evaluation of performance.
Elementary Bilingual Teacher
Dallas ISD
Dallas, TX
12.2018 - 08.2019
Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Prepared materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
Communicated student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
Special Education Facilitator Aide
Garland ISD
Garland, TX
08.2015 - 08.2019
Acted as a liaison for the special education department and Spanish-speaking families.
Collected and maintain special education data forms for district compliance.
Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
Created and maintained yearly ARD calendar for campus.
Collaborated with teachers to gather information for IEP development.
Served as a Spanish interpreter during ARD Committee meetings.
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