Allison Schwind
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Experienced Special Education Teacher with 11 years in early childhood special education supporting students with diverse learning, behavioral, and developmental needs. Skilled in developing and implementing individualized education plans and using assessment and observation to guide student progress. Strong collaborator with families and multidisciplinary teams to support student growth and independence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ECSE Teacher
White Settlement ISD
White Settlement, TX
01.2020 - Current
- Develop and implement individualized education plans targeting students' academic, functional, and behavioral needs
- Establish strong parent-teacher relationships and provide parents with materials for at-home support
- Increase student engagement through hands-on, developmentally appropriate activities and cooperative learning strategies
- Incorporate assistive technology and visual supports into instruction to increase accessibility and participation for students with diverse abilities
- Collaborate with related service providers, including speech therapy and occupational therapy, to design and implement individualized supports aligned with student goals
- Monitor student progress through ongoing assessment and use data to guide individualized instruction and skill development
ECSE Teacher
Trinity Basin Preparatory
Dallas, TX
08.2015 - 12.2019
- Designed and implemented individualized education plans and instructional strategies to support student learning goals
- Used classroom-based assessments and observations to monitor student progress and inform instructional decisions
- Maintained regular communication with parents regarding student progress, behavior, and classroom performance
- Implemented structured behavior supports and classroom management strategies to promote student engagement and independence
- Supervised and directed paraprofessionals in supporting instruction, routines, and student needs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX2014
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Differentiated instruction strategies
- Data collection and analysis
- Classroom management strategies
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Assistive technology integration
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Special Education All-Level Certification (EC–12)
- ESL Generalist EC–6
Timeline
ECSE Teacher
White Settlement ISD
01.2020 - Current
ECSE Teacher
Trinity Basin Preparatory
08.2015 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Texas State University