Amy Lake
Kingwood,TX
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Diagnostician
Humble ISD
07.2018 - Current
- Deployed various assessment instruments and techniques to assist in identifying students eligible for special education services.
- Assisted school personnel in identification and understanding of students with disabilities.
- Applied knowledge of ethnic, linguistic, cultural and socioeconomic diversity for evaluation, planning, and instruction.
- Conducted ARD meetings including covering ARD agenda items, recording deliberations, and archiving paperwork.
- Attended ARD meetings, reviewed evaluations, and made recommendations based on data.
Interventionist
Humble ISD
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Determined appropriate interventions for students with eligibility areas such as Autism and Specific Learning Disability.
- Provided in-class support and resource services for students in special education services.
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
Special Education Teacher
Houston ISD
08.2007 - 05.2009
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Special Education Resource Teacher
Bryant Public Schools
11.2004 - 05.2007
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught students in self-contained and resource environments.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Special Education Teacher
Gentry Public Schools
08.1999 - 05.2000
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Math/Science Teacher
Florence Crittenton Home Services
01.1999 - 05.1999
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Communicated with students regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
Adaptive Behavior Teacher
Alief ISD
08.1997 - 01.1999
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Implemented structured behavior program utilized by the district.
Education
Educational Diagnostician Certification - Education
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX05-2017
MSW - Social Work
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock05-2002
Texas Teacher Certification - Education
Region IV Education Service Center
Houston, TX12-1997
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Baylor University
Waco, TX05-1997
Skills
- Special education expertise
- Multitasking Abilities
- Skilled in special education eligibility decisions
- Experienced in evaluations
Timeline
Educational Diagnostician
Humble ISD
07.2018 - Current
Interventionist
Humble ISD
08.2017 - 05.2018
Special Education Teacher
Houston ISD
08.2007 - 05.2009
Special Education Resource Teacher
Bryant Public Schools
11.2004 - 05.2007
Special Education Teacher
Gentry Public Schools
08.1999 - 05.2000
Math/Science Teacher
Florence Crittenton Home Services
01.1999 - 05.1999
Adaptive Behavior Teacher
Alief ISD
08.1997 - 01.1999
Educational Diagnostician Certification - Education
University of Texas At Tyler
MSW - Social Work
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Texas Teacher Certification - Education
Region IV Education Service Center
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Baylor University