Allison Conkwright
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Compassionate Special Education Teacher with over 5.5 years of experience teaching mentally disabled students in contained classroom. Employs variety of instructional techniques and strategies aligned with instructional objectives to meet needs of all students. Enforces classroom rules to encourage positive behavior. Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Customer Service Representative bringing top-notch skills in oral and written communication, active listening and analytical problem-solving skills. Enhances customer experiences by employing service-oriented behaviors, understanding customer desires, ad providing customized solutions to build loyalty.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Lewisville Independent School District
Lewisville, TX
09.2021 - 10.2023
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
- Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.
- Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
- Instructed special education classes using evidence-based practices.
- Organized field trips or community experiences to enhance learning opportunities for special education students.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Maintained consistent and timely contact with parents about student behavior and upcoming events.
- Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
- Established and maintained dynamic working relationships with students and parents to support classroom objectives.
- Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology and computers.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Maintained student records in accordance with district standards.
- Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
- Enhanced students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills through hands-on activities.
- Enhanced students' physical, behavioral and social skills through class activities.
Special Education Teacher
Fort Worth ISD
Fort Worth, TX
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
- Utilized technology resources such as online programs and assistive devices.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Burleson Independent School District
- As a Special Education Paraprofessional I helped the teacher with tracking students’ progress on goals that were set with the student every week as well as communicate with other teachers on what the student needs to accomplish for them
- I helped the students in all of their classes with the main focus on English and History.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
- Encouraged independent thinking, problem solving, and self-advocacy skills among students.
- Provided feedback on how well a student is progressing towards meeting their IEP goals.
- Motivated students to achieve academic success while fostering an environment of respect and acceptance.
- Offered emotional support during times of difficulty or crisis situations involving the student.
- Managed class of special education students in absence of lead teacher.
- Provided supplemental supervision in classrooms, schoolyards and cafeterias.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Motivated students using feedback and encouragement.
- Assisted neurodiverse students with classwork and activity preparation.
- Tutored neurodiverse children individually or in small groups to foster mastery of course concepts.
- Tutored students in course material to improve comprehension.
Administrative Accounting Clerk
Tarrant County College
- As an Administrative Clerk I worked in the Business Services Department of the college
- I would work with Microsoft Office systems on a daily basis using Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Working in Business Services department I would handle all of the cash transactions including students, and businesses paying for their classes
- I would also handle interscholastic financial transactions that would happen through the campus
- Daily cash handling and depositing for school organizations and charities
- I was in charge of student payroll which included receiving applications and other information, ordering background checks, and following up the completion of their application process
- Then once they were in the system I would work with the hundreds of students, as well as their coordinators to ensure that they were paid on time
- I was in charge of maintaining and updating the files of payments received and payments made on a as needed basis
- Including making receipts for payments made
- I would check the collect list for delinquent accounts and find resolutions to take care of the late account
- I was also in charge of ordering stationary, office supplies, as well as other needed items for the entire campus.
Education
Associates of Arts -
Tarrant County College
Bachelor’s Degree -
Texas Wesleyan University
Skills
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Instructional Strategies
- Excellent Classroom Management
- Social Skills Development
- Lesson Planning
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Group and Individual Instruction
- MS Office Proficient
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Relationship Building
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Parent Communications
- Small Group Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Modification
- Parent Communication
- Student Records Management
- Motivating Students
- Data Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Behavior Modifications
- Skills Development
Certification
- Special Education certified 2018
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Lewisville Independent School District
09.2021 - 10.2023
Special Education Teacher
Fort Worth ISD
08.2018 - 05.2021
Special Education Paraprofessional
Burleson Independent School District
Administrative Accounting Clerk
Tarrant County College
Associates of Arts -
Tarrant County College
Bachelor’s Degree -
Texas Wesleyan University