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Abdul Hakim Husein

Special Education Teacher
Arlington,MA

Summary

Special Education teacher with over 6 years of community involvement, facilitating Person-Centered Thinking Planning, and self-advocacy teaching experience seeking transition position. Strong passion for empowering students with disabilities to live independent, happy and fulfilling lives.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Temporary Teacher

The Region One Education Service Center
Edinburg, TX
10.2021 - 05.2022
  • Studied changing regional curriculums to maintain knowledge of lesson plans for short- and long-term substitute positions.
  • Implemented outlined grading and assessment techniques to document growth, development, and knowledge advancements during teacher absence.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.

Self-Contained Life Skills Teacher

PSJA ISD, Raul Yzaguirre Middle School
San Juan, TX
08.2019 - 05.2020
  • Used direct instruction, project-based learning (PBL), small group learning, cooperative, and differentiated learning methodologies to guide special needs students towards high levels of academic achievement.
  • Taught individuals with learning or physical difficulties to use technology such as computers, tablets and mobile phones.

Special Education Vocational Teacher

Conroe ISD, Oak Ridge High School
Conroe, TX
08.2018 - 05.2019
  • Initiated partnership between Life Skills and Culinary Arts for Valentine's Day Fundraiser. Students responsible for creating and delivering more than 650 chocolate covered strawberries and earned over $500.
  • Achieved 100% attainment on Functional Vocational Evaluation of students qualifying for job site by creating Data Collection Rubric of soft skills.

Applied Skills / In-Class Support Geometry Teacher

Humble ISD, Summer Creek High School
Houston, TX
08.2016 - 05.2018
  • Increased standardized test score of Resource students by 75% on STAAR Algebra exam by utilizing multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.

Job Coach for Special Education

Clear Creek ISD, Adult Community Education Services
Webster, TX
12.2015 - 08.2016
  • Supported and trained eight students with disabilities transitioning from high school to post-secondary setting.
  • Prepared students for later educational experiences by encouraging exploration of learning opportunities and perseverance through challenging tasks.

Special Needs Residential Caregiver

Hope Village Facility, Residential And Day Program
Friendswood, TX
10.2015 - 03.2016
  • Provided elderly residents with intellectual disabilities, Alzheimer’s, and terminal illnesses emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
  • Assisted with personal care services and daily living activities such as feeding, dressing, personal hygiene care, toileting/changing, and organizing socialization events.

Councilmember Consultant

San Marcos City Hall
San Marcos, TX
01.2012 - 05.2012
  • Researched data, attended education board meetings, and communicated with city officials to petition the passing of a $50,000 Youth Master Plan initiative to fund after school programs.

Education

M.Ed - Special Education

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX
01.2021 - 12.2022

Teaching Certification - Special Education (EC-12)

Texas Teachers of Tomorrow
Houston, TX
01.2015 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Arts - International Studies

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
01.2010 - 05.2012

Timeline

Temporary Teacher

The Region One Education Service Center
10.2021 - 05.2022

M.Ed - Special Education

Sam Houston State University
01.2021 - 12.2022

Self-Contained Life Skills Teacher

PSJA ISD, Raul Yzaguirre Middle School
08.2019 - 05.2020

Special Education Vocational Teacher

Conroe ISD, Oak Ridge High School
08.2018 - 05.2019

Applied Skills / In-Class Support Geometry Teacher

Humble ISD, Summer Creek High School
08.2016 - 05.2018

Job Coach for Special Education

Clear Creek ISD, Adult Community Education Services
12.2015 - 08.2016

Special Needs Residential Caregiver

Hope Village Facility, Residential And Day Program
10.2015 - 03.2016

Teaching Certification - Special Education (EC-12)

Texas Teachers of Tomorrow
01.2015 - 08.2016

Councilmember Consultant

San Marcos City Hall
01.2012 - 05.2012

Bachelor of Arts - International Studies

Texas State University
01.2010 - 05.2012
Abdul Hakim HuseinSpecial Education Teacher