Skilled special education teacher with a proven record of effectiveness. Experienced with students who are profoundly disabled. Determined and constantly looking for new ways of addressing student needs. Interested in being a part of a school's special education team next year.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher - Life Skills
Aldine ISD
Houston, TX
08.2012 - Current
Differentiate activities and goal to meet each student's individual needs and abilities
Write and administer tests adapted to the abilities of each student
Engage in regular dialogue with parents, administrators and various service providers to ensure success inside and outside the classroom
Assessed students' abilities based on the results of state/district assessments and used the data to track students' academic process
Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment
Created and implemented Individual Education Plans and Behavior Plans
Mentored new special education teachers on legal documentation preparation, meeting organization, and process development
Supervised and trained teaching assistants
Special Education Teacher - Inclusion
Aldine ISD
Houston, TX
09.2008 - 08.2012
Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs
Developed individual educational plans (IEP) designed to promote educational, physical and social development
Teach socially acceptable behavior, as determined by the students' individualized education programs (IEPs) by employing techniques in an overall positive behavioral support system