Alana Dierking
Belton
Summary
Enthusiastic educational leader bringing 9 years of experience in education in a variety of positions. Passionate about helping students achieve full potential. Hardworking, decisive and analytical with motivational and encouraging approach. Proven ability to enhance student outcomes through collaborative teamwork and effective documentation. Developed successful behavior program and trained staff, fostering positive environments for learning and growth. Strong communicator dedicated to student success and engagement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Behavior Interventionist/SPED Teacher
Belton ISD
08.2024 - Current
- Created and established Behavior Program through systems
- Trained paraprofessionals to de-escalate situations, respond during crisis situation, model positive behavior interventions for teachers
- Developed behavior intervention plans based on established guidelines and individual needs.
- Met with teachers to establish goals for students in behavior intervention program (AIMS)
- Helped students build skills to navigate typical academic and social situations through social skills lessons.
- Mediated conflicts and de-escalated with dysregulated students
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on positive behavior interventions.
- Worked closely with parents and teachers to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
Military Liaison
Belton ISD
01.2024 - Current
- Established and developed Military Connected Program
- Established and maintained liaison relationships with parents, Adopt a Unit liaison, Fort Cavazos liaison and district personnel.
- Bridged parent involvement and partnership by conducting listening session
- Planned and organized monthly meeting with Military connected students and families
- Served as the driving force for initiative of Military Connected Program
- Maintain established program and relationships with all stakeholders including students, teachers,
Reading Interventionist/Specialist
Belton ISD
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Identified key skill gaps and developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind and tracked data to individual and small groups.
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
- Served on the MTSS District Committee to analyze current MTSS practices and develop guidelines for improving MTSS processes on all campus for Belton ISD
- Helped students prepare for standardized tests and reviewed results against objectives after completion.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
2nd Grade ELAR Teacher
Belton ISD
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Lead Teacher
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Cameron ISD
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Taught all core subjects of math, reading (phonics, comprehension, fluency), and science and social studies
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
- Mentored 1st year teacher
- Developed and Managed Community Event
Prekindergarten Teacher
Cameron ISD
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Lead Teacher
Education
Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy
Northcentral University
San Diego, CAM. ED. - Educational Administration
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX07-2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX05-2016
Skills
- Organizational Proficiency
- Interpersonal Relationship Development
- Team Collaboration
- Implementation of Effective Programs
- Documentation Skills
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Effective Teaching Strategies
Certification
EC-6th Generalist
SPED
Timeline
Behavior Interventionist/SPED Teacher
Belton ISD
08.2024 - Current
Military Liaison
Belton ISD
01.2024 - Current
Reading Interventionist/Specialist
Belton ISD
08.2023 - 05.2024
2nd Grade ELAR Teacher
Belton ISD
08.2019 - 05.2023
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Cameron ISD
08.2018 - 05.2019
Prekindergarten Teacher
Cameron ISD
08.2016 - 05.2018
Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy
Northcentral University
M. ED. - Educational Administration
Lamar University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
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