9th & 10th Grade BASE Teacher at Lewisville High School - Killough Campus
Work in a collaborative manner with staff and administrators in use of accommodations modifications, reinforcement, and behavioral strategies.
Provide individualized social skill instruction determined by individualized education plan (IEP)
Team with Special Education Counselors and other related staff personnel to identify and provide proactive social skills training, drug awareness training, outcry follow-up support, truancy interventions and other supports for students who are exhibiting signs of need
Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP
Specially Designed Instruction Teacher (SDI)
Lewisville High School - Killough
08.2023 - 08.2024
9th & 10th Grade SDI Inclusion Teacher at Lewisville High School – Killough Campus
SDI Inclusion Teacher for Geometry, World Geography, and World History.
Collaborated with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
Worked cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
Provide flexible academic and behavioral supports in multiple classrooms, in multiple subject areas, and for multiple students.
Conducted ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP
Academic & Vocational Life Skills Teacher (AVLS)
Southridge Elementary
08.2022 - 06.2023
Designed engaging modified and alternate curricula for students with severe disabilities.
Created vocational and life skills learning opportunities for students with severe disabilities.
Managed student behavior and administer discipline including intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
Conducted ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
Collaborated with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
Specially Designed Instruction Teacher (SDI)
Southridge Elementary
08.2019 - 08.2022
Lead the special education team by hosting team meetings, ensuring compliance with IEP documents, and updating team members on district expectations.
Collaborated with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
Worked cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
Created a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
Managed student behavior and administer discipline including intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
Conducted ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
Structured Learning Classroom Teacher (SLC)
Moss Haven Elementary
08.2018 - 06.2019
Provided instruction to assigned individuals in a structured classroom environment designed to promote intellectual, emotional, and social growth.
Utilized district/state-approved research-based strategies to promote appropriate student behavior, incl. implementation of systematic interventions to de-escalate student behavior.
Provided training and support to General Education teachers and paraprofessionals.
Participated in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee to share current instructional strengths and needs and recommend goals, supports, and services.
Paraprofessional
Rio Grande City High School
08.2013 - 06.2015
Operated under the Special Education Teacher to facilitate life skills and vocational skills to special education students through the athletic department.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Multidisciplinary Studies, Specialization in Special Education
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
01.2018
Associate of Arts - Teaching Secondary Education
South Texas College
Rio Grande City, TX
01.2015
Coaching Experience
Volunteer Assistant Softball Coach
Lewisville High School – Lewisville, TX | 01/2024 – Current
Junior Varsity Assistant Coach.
Worked with players on defensive positioning, communication, and situational awareness.
Managed pre-game preparation and routines for the infielders during JV games.
Assisted in pre-game preparation and routines for the outfielders during Varsity games.
Softball Coach
Rio Grande City High School – Rio Grande City, TX | 08/2014 – 06/2015
Head coach of the Junior Varsity Softball team
Designed and implemented comprehensive practice plans focus on developing fundamental softball skills including pitching, catching, fielding (infield/outfield), hitting, and base running.
Managed all aspects of game day operation, including pre-game preparation, in-game decision-making, and post-game analysis.
I taught fundamentals and sportsmanship to create a successful and positive team environment.
Football Coach
Rio Grande City High School – Rio Grande City, TX | 08/2013 – 06/2015
Coached the Defensive Backs for the Freshman and Junior Varsity team.
Provided information to the Defensive Coordinator during Varsity games.
Managed all aspects of game day operation, including pre-game preparation, in-game decision-making, and post-game analysis
Accomplishments
Lewisville High School - Killough 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year Nominee.
Lewisville ISD Campus All-Star for the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 school year.
Richardson ISD Campus Teacher of the Month for November 2018.
Certification
Special Education EC-12
English as a Second Language Supplemental EC-12
Core Subjects EC-6
Timeline
Behavior Academic Support Environment (BASE)
Lewisville High School-Killough
08.2024 - Current
Specially Designed Instruction Teacher (SDI)
Lewisville High School - Killough
08.2023 - 08.2024
Academic & Vocational Life Skills Teacher (AVLS)
Southridge Elementary
08.2022 - 06.2023
Specially Designed Instruction Teacher (SDI)
Southridge Elementary
08.2019 - 08.2022
Structured Learning Classroom Teacher (SLC)
Moss Haven Elementary
08.2018 - 06.2019
Paraprofessional
Rio Grande City High School
08.2013 - 06.2015
Associate of Arts - Teaching Secondary Education
South Texas College
Bachelor of Science - Multidisciplinary Studies, Specialization in Special Education