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Angela Barker

Taft,TX

Summary

Dedicated Special Education Teacher focused on building students' strengths and confidence. Committed to providing students with firm guidelines, structure, routines and dependability to foster social and academic growth. Prepared to handle onsite, online, or blended instruction. Well-rounded and compassionate Special Education Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning. Develops, implements, and acts as teacher of record of Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Taft ISD
Taft, TX
08.2013 - 05.2024
  • Attended parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
  • Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
  • Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
  • Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
  • Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
  • Established positive relationships with students and their families.
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
  • Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
  • Maintained student records in accordance with district standards.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Provided individualized instruction to students with disabilities in order to meet their unique needs.
  • Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.

Special Education Teacher

Refugio ISD
Refugio, TX
08.2004 - 05.2009
  • Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
  • Attended parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
  • Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
  • Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
  • Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
  • Organized field trips or community experiences to enhance learning opportunities for special education students.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.
  • Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
  • Led students on field trips to enhance educational programs.
  • Enhanced students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills through hands-on activities.

Education

Medical Assistant

Southern Careers Institute
TX
11-1996

Bachelor of Science - Health/Physical Education K-12

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK
05-1992

Skills

  • Individual education plans
  • Student assessment
  • Progress monitoring
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Relationship building
  • Child development
  • Non-violent crisis intervention

Affiliations

  • I enjoy learning new things, crafting, reading, spending time with family and friends.
  • From 2009-2010, I worked as a classroom tutor in the Cheyenne School District in Wyoming.
  • From 2010-2012, I worked at the Child Development Center on the FE Warren AFB in Cheyenne, Wyoming. I worked with all age groups from infant to Pre-K.

Personal

  • I feel that I am a team player when in a work environment. I want what is best for my students. I enjoy learning new skills and strategies from other teachers , as well as attending seminars to further education skills.
  • I also have a medical assistant certificate. I have worked directly with patients as well as worked in the office setting. I feel well rounded in communicating with a variety of people and personalities.

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Taft ISD
08.2013 - 05.2024

Special Education Teacher

Refugio ISD
08.2004 - 05.2009

Medical Assistant

Southern Careers Institute

Bachelor of Science - Health/Physical Education K-12

University of Central Oklahoma