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ALICE WEST

Special Education Teacher
CORPUS CHRISTI,TX

Summary

Experienced Special Education Teacher with over 12years of experience in Special Education. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Organized in classroom management, successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed in EC-12 Special Education and EC-6 Generalist in Sate of Texas; and recognized as highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with faculty and staff with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students. Enthusiastic team leader, eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of vocational and functional skills with emphasis on transition and post secondary goals for our students. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in special education +18 plus program..

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Corpus Christi Independent School District
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
09.2009 - Current
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
  • Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
  • Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Completed intensive leadership training and provided training to colleagues on applied behavior analysis.
  • Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.

Paraprofessional Educator

Corpus Christi Independent School District
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
09.2009 - 05.2013
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Prepared learning materials, helping teachers prepare for daily instruction.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Assessed student social, emotional and academic needs to plan goals appropriately.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
  • Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
  • Adhered to predetermined behavior and academic plans and collaborated on adjustments.
  • Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based strategies to foster independence and social academic engagement,
  • Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
  • Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.

Substitute Teacher

Corpus Christi Independent School District
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
09.2008 - 09.2009
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
  • Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
  • Implemented outlined grading and assessment techniques to document growth, development and knowledge advancements during teacher absence.
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
  • Integrated existing and new technology into classroom to help provide creative and fun learning environment.
  • Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
  • Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
  • Administered and graded tests and quizzes and reported performance to primary teacher.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
  • Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
  • Administered standardized assessments with strict requirements and documented information in permanent records.
  • Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
  • Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
  • Assigned, explained and graded homework.
  • Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Studied changing regional curriculums to maintain knowledge of lesson plans for short- and long-term substitute positions.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Gujarat University
Gujarat State- India
06.1991 - 06.1995

No Degree - Teaching Certification in Special Education

A Career in Teaching
Corpus Christi, TX
05.2001 -

Skills

Training in food handling preparation

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Accomplishments

  • Trained fellow teachers on project TEDD-Training Educators on Dual Diagnosis in CCISD offered Texas Tech University through ESC Region 2. Training about Mental Health with disabilities for our special needs population.
  • Collaborated with team of 6 years in the developmentation and implementation of Curriculum Writing for 18+ transition program.
  • Achieved positive and productive team work through effectively helping with school committees as the chairperson.
  • Achieved team support by completing capturing kids hearts champion with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Achieved successful results by introducing Assistive Technologies for devices for communication and completing tasks
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets on behaviors.

Affiliations

American Federation of Teachers.

A member of Corpus Christi Christian Fellowship Church-CCCF

Additional Information

Trained in Visually Speaking training that support students with autism, attended behavioral management and support over the years. Have knowledge and skill to operate different communication device operating systems for nonverbal students to use as their voice. Part of the team or committee that developed the Teacher Incentive Allotment TIA document to be presented to Board. Served as a Co-operating Teacher for 2014-2021.

Software

Microsoft Excel and Word, Google Docs, PowerPoints Assistive Technology operating systems Comfortable with Special Education applications and technology supported by CCISD

Certification

Special Education EC-12

Interests

Achieve Masters of Arts in Theology and counseling

Reading, dancing and religious studies.

As an active member of Corpus Christi Christian Fellowship Church, there is satisfaction in participating in dancing ministry for the last 10 years. Through women connections, fellowship and encouragement we study the Bible as means to stay united and be there for one another. This support group has encouraged to enroll in Masters of Arts in Theology and counseling. I will be graduating with my certificate on May 20th,2022.

Quote

It’s not what happens to you, but how you reach to it that matters.
Epictetus

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Corpus Christi Independent School District
09.2009 - Current

Paraprofessional Educator

Corpus Christi Independent School District
09.2009 - 05.2013

Substitute Teacher

Corpus Christi Independent School District
09.2008 - 09.2009

No Degree - Teaching Certification in Special Education

A Career in Teaching
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Gujarat University
06.1991 - 06.1995

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