MAGALI FAROOQI
Special Education Lead Teacher
DALLAS,TX
Summary
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.
Education
Masters in Special Education -
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX 01.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelors - Interdisciplinary Studies
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 12.2014 - 12.2018
Skills
Special Education
Problem-solving skills
Policy implementation
Planning and Coordination
Cultural Awareness
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Project Management
Curriculum selection
Learning strategies
Certification
Special Education Supplemental
Timeline
Masters in Special Education -
Lamar University
01.2021 - 08.2022
Special Education Department Chair
Urban Park Elementary School
08.2020 - Current
Elementary Bilingual Teacher
Dallas ISD
12.2018 - 08.2019
Special Education Facilitator Aide
Garland ISD
08.2015 - 08.2019
Bachelors - Interdisciplinary Studies
Western Governors University
12.2014 - 12.2018