Hi, I’m
Amanda McLaughlin
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Focused BMC/BASE Teacher with success and delivered unbiased perspective to solve disputes. Driven to strictly follow applicable laws and ethical procedures for all cases to include holding staffings for peers to promote integrity and relationship building in efforts to build a better environment for the students in need. Accomplished in collecting supporting data, drafting and reporting documentation of IEPs.
Overview
20
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Northside Independent Sch DistrictSan Antonio, TX
BMC Facilitator
08.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Maintained excellent attendance record, and reminded/scheduled consistently arriving to work on time.
- Help the teachers feel that I am here for them in order to build confidence within themselves and their classroom.
- Documented teacher needs and follow up on progress
- Helped teachers with their T-Tess goals and explain daily needs and goals.
- Provided routine follow ups.
Northside Independent Sch DistrictSan Antonio, TX
Behavior Mastery Classroom/BASE Teacher
08.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Demonstrates competency in the core academic subject areas K-5
- General knowledge of curriculum and instruction, K-5
- Taking plans of grade levels editing to assist teaching of BMC/BASE students and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district’s curriculum program.
- Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
- Present subject matter according to guidelines established by TEA, board policies and administrative regulations.
- Work cooperatively with administrators, team leaders, department coordinators, content specialists and other staff as needed to meet needs of students Individual Education Plans (IEP)
- Help students build confidence within themselves and build in skills to produce work and study habits.
- Proctor and assist in student achievement through formal and informal testing.
- Maintain a safe working and learning environment for students and staff.
- Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals and teachers.
- Compile, maintain and file all physical and computerized reports, records and other documents required.
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees such as discipline committee.
- Participate and Present in staff development about district information such as behavior trainings, de-escalation techniques, modeling examples of diffusing behaviors.
United States Air ForceTucson, AZ
Command and Control, 12th Air Force
07.2003 - 07.2007
Job overview
- Communicated C2 instructions for launch, execution, diversion, recall, evacuation, recovery, recycle and reconstitution of forces.
- Managed and executed activities within fixed-ground, mobile and airborne command and control C2 facilities.
- Operated and monitored voice, data and alert systems.
- Organized and executed search and rescue activities.
- Established procedures for operational reports and defense readiness reporting systems.
- Executed day-to-day functions of command center.
- Conveyed communication between military personnel at home and war zone bases.
- Produced detailed and knowledgeable technical reports on command and field activities.
- Developed strategic plans to warn, control and evacuate personnel and general public from critical zones.
- Responded quickly to crisis situations, balancing operational requirements against public safety to effectively handle dynamic needs.
- Assisted with tactical planning by compiling and evaluating important operations and intelligence data.
- Coordinated with local authorities to smoothly manage disaster response.
- Helped implement disaster plans, coordinating teams and resources to swiftly respond to problems.
- Trained personnel in important first response procedures.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
United States Air Force, USAFDavis Monthan AFB, AZ
Command Post Jr Controller, 355 Wing
07.2003 - 07.2005
Job overview
- Communicated C2 instructions for launch, execution, diversion, recall, evacuation, recovery, recycle and reconstitution of forces.
- Assisted with tactical planning by compiling and evaluating important operations and intelligence data.
- Conveyed communication between military personnel at home and war zone bases.
- Responded quickly to crisis situations, balancing operational requirements against public safety to effectively handle dynamic needs.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Executed day-to-day functions of command center.
- Coordinated with local authorities to smoothly manage disaster response.
- Helped implement disaster plans, coordinating teams and resources to swiftly respond to problems.
- Monitored communications to detect important information related to current and planned military operations.
- Trained personnel in important first response procedures.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Education
ITeach TexasSan Antonio
No Degree from Alternate Teaching Certification
07.2021
Lamar UniversityBeaumont, TX
Bachelor of Arts from General Studies, Sociology And Behavioral Studies
08.2020
Northwest Vista CollegeSan Antonio, TX
Associate of Arts from Criminal Justice
08.2018
Keene High SchoolKeene, TX
High School Diploma
05.2003
Skills
- Problem resolution
- Supervision
- Relationship development
- Special Education
- Educational Strategies
- Student Counseling
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Student Behavior Management
- IEP Documentation
- Social Development
- Life Skills Development
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Teacher Support
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge
- Activity Organization
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Evidence-Based Assessment
- Parent Communication
- Small Group Instruction
- Student Discipline
- Student Engagement
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Positive Role Model
- Classroom Management
- Student Rapport-Building
- Positive Learning Environment
- Parent and Guardian Communication
- Paraprofessional Oversight
Certification
- Certification Special Education ECC-12
- Certification ECC-6
- NCI/CPI Certified
Timeline
BMC Facilitator
Northside Independent Sch District
08.2023 - Current
Behavior Mastery Classroom/BASE Teacher
Northside Independent Sch District
08.2018 - Current
Command and Control, 12th Air Force
United States Air Force
07.2003 - 07.2007
Command Post Jr Controller, 355 Wing
United States Air Force, USAF
07.2003 - 07.2005
ITeach Texas
No Degree from Alternate Teaching Certification
Lamar University
Bachelor of Arts from General Studies, Sociology And Behavioral Studies
Northwest Vista College
Associate of Arts from Criminal Justice
Keene High School
High School Diploma