Amanda Ratliff
Special Education Teacher
North Richland Hills,TX
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Keller ISD
Keller, TX
08.2020 - Current
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Vocational Adjustment Coordinator
Keller ISD
Keller, TX
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Taught pre-employment and vocational skills on campus and on job site.
- Worked with outside agencies to procure job sites, complete activities and assist in projects
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Birdville Independent School District
Richland Hills, TX
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Special Education Resource Teacher
Hurst Euless Bedord Independent School District
Hurst, TX
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
PE Teacher
Hurst Euless Bedford Independent School District
Hurst, TX
08.2013 - 05.2016
- Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Utilized knowledge of biology, anatomy, and kinesiology to design safe and effective exercises.
- Completed documentation of classroom and individual recordkeeping.
Special Education Teacher
Hurst Euless Bedford Independent School District
Hurst, TX
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Special Education Teacher
Hurst Euless Bedford Independent School District
Bedford, TX
08.2005 - 05.2012
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
Education
Master of Science - Autism
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX 05.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX 08.1996 - 12.1999
Skills
Classroom management
undefinedIT's Award Winner, September 2021
Received this award for Innovative Classroom Teaching and received a 500$ award for my classroom.
Timeline
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Keller ISD
08.2020 - Current
Vocational Adjustment Coordinator
Keller ISD
08.2020 - 02.2022
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Birdville Independent School District
08.2018 - 05.2020
Special Education Resource Teacher
Hurst Euless Bedord Independent School District
08.2016 - 05.2018
Master of Science - Autism
Lamar University
05.2016 - 05.2018
PE Teacher
Hurst Euless Bedford Independent School District
08.2013 - 05.2016
Special Education Teacher
Hurst Euless Bedford Independent School District
08.2012 - 05.2013
Special Education Teacher
Hurst Euless Bedford Independent School District
08.2005 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Angelo State University
08.1996 - 12.1999
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