Andrea Wiggins
Missouri City,TX
Summary
Special Education teacher with talent for organization and enabling student progress. Strong knowledge of TEKS pre-requisite skills, childhood language development and ABA strategies. Team-oriented with proficiency in SuccessEd and Microsoft 365. Proven history of fostering student growth to meet team, individual and management objectives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Fort Bend Independent School District
Houston, TX
01.2019 - Current
- Improve student skills through development, implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP).
- Collaborate with staff to develop strategies for meeting unique student needs.
- Educate parents, caregivers in at-home strategies.
- Counsel students on problem-solving skills, build self-esteem.
- Positively change student behavior through ABA strategies.
- Create a positive, fun, and safe learning environment.
- Actively led Special Education instructional teams to optimize student success and team morale.
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Kimberly B. Holz Speech & Language Pathology Svc's
Houston, Texas
09.2013 - 05.2019
- Developed, maintained session calendar with 15 families.
- Provided guardian carryover in-home training.
- Regularly collaborated with supervisor.
- Volunteered to train future employees.
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Texas Speech & ABA Therapy
Missouri City, TX
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Served seven-eight clients per day from infant through 10 years.
- Collaborated with schools to provide support, treatment plans.
- Enthusiastically met and exceeded workflow needs.
- Provided detailed attention to guardian concerns.
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Smilestones Pediatric Therapy
Katy, Texas
03.2013 - 03.2017
- Worked closely with supervisor to develop solutions, meet client needs.
- Served bilingual families in various settings.
- Helped change client behavior through implementing ABA supports.
- Quickly adapted to schedule changes to provide consistency.
Education
Alternative Certification Program - Education
Texas Teachers of Tomorrow
Houston, TX07.2020
Completion of Post-Baccalaureate Coursework: Communication Sciences & Disorders - Speech Pathology
University of Houston
Houston, TX05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Communications/Public Relations
University of Houston
Houston, TXSkills
- Working collaboratively
- Data Management
- Flexible
- Reliable and trustworthy
- People skills
Certification
- Core Subjects EC-6, 2020
- Special Education EC-12, 2020
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing EC-12, 2023
- English as a Second Language, 2020
- Speech Language Pathology Assistant, 2013-2019
Accomplishments
- Houston Area Alliance of Black School Educators (HAABSE) TOY, 2023-2024
- Settlers Way Elementary TOY finalist, 2023-2024
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Fort Bend Independent School District
01.2019 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Texas Speech & ABA Therapy
01.2018 - 01.2019
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Kimberly B. Holz Speech & Language Pathology Svc's
09.2013 - 05.2019
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
Smilestones Pediatric Therapy
03.2013 - 03.2017
Alternative Certification Program - Education
Texas Teachers of Tomorrow
Completion of Post-Baccalaureate Coursework: Communication Sciences & Disorders - Speech Pathology
University of Houston
Bachelor of Arts - Communications/Public Relations
University of Houston