Allison Hausmann
Forney
Summary
Experienced with conducting comprehensive educational assessments to determine students' needs. Track record of fostering collaboration among educators and families to support student achievement. Skilled in data analysis, individualized education planning and special education law.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Diagnostician
Mesquite ISD
Mesquite, TX
08.2020 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive educational assessments to identify student learning needs and disabilities.
- Developed individualized education plans (IEPs) in collaboration with educators and parents.
- Interpreted assessment data to guide instructional strategies and interventions for students.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Implemented effective communication strategies to engage families in the educational process.
- Supported educators in modifying curriculum and instructional methods, ensuring accessibility for all students.
- Assisted in conducting ARD meetings
Special Education Teacher/ARD Vice Chair
Mesquite ISD
Mesquite, TX
07.2014 - 05.2020
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Facilitated ARD meetings
- Developed Individualized Education Plans
- Ensured compliance with state and federal laws
Education
Master of Education - Special Education Curriculum And Instruction
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Austin College
Sherman, TX05.2008
Skills
- Assessment interpretation
- Collaborative Problem-solving
- Instructional strategies
- Knowledge of state rules, federal regulations, and policies concerning special education
- Behavior management techniques
- Identification of Learning Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Emotional Disability, Other Health Impairments, Intellectual Disabilities, etc
Certification
- Educational Diagnostician Certification
- EC-6 Generalist Certification
- EC-12 Special Education Certification
Timeline
Educational Diagnostician
Mesquite ISD
08.2020 - Current
Special Education Teacher/ARD Vice Chair
Mesquite ISD
07.2014 - 05.2020
Master of Education - Special Education Curriculum And Instruction
West Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Austin College