Angela Bolton-Smith
Dallas,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic Special Education Leader eager to implement and maintain education programs and services to students with special needs. Special Education leader with extensive background in design, delivery and evaluation of complex educational programs. Successfully manages education program budgets, identifies areas of growth and coordinates events to promote quality services. Demonstrated experience in organizing departmental initiatives and collaborating with educational leaders to make data-driven decisions.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Special Education Compliance Coordinator
DeSoto Independent School District
DeSoto, TX
08.2021 - Current
- Coordinated special education services through frequent principal collaboration and consultation.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote to evaluation staff and administrative personnel positive interaction with students and families.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Coached school-based administration, special education teachers, and special education team members.
- Coordinated staff evaluations for special education personnel.
- Contributed to district-level committees to support needs of students on IEPs.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements, and special education standards.
Homebound Teacher
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
Dallas, Texas
08.2015 - 08.2021
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to reinforce student participation and hands-on learning.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Networked with other educators to promote awareness of advanced teaching practices and development of 21st Century skills.
Educational Diagnostician
Red Oak Independent School District
Red Oak, TX
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Selected, administered and scored psychological tests.
- 100% compliance with ARD and FIE timelines.
Educational Diagnostician
Dallas Independent School District
Dallas, Texas
08.2008 - 06.2014
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
- Lead staff and faculty training and development to support program objectives.
- Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services.
- Collaborated with social workers to help students grow in social and emotional capacities.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- 90%-95% compliance with FIE due dates
Special Education Teacher
Grand Prairie Independent School District
Grand Prairie, Texas
08.2005 - 05.2008
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Students increased Math scores by 20% in computation skills
Education
M.S - Special Education
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX05.2007
B.S - Education
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX08.2003
Skills
- Conflict resolution
- Collaboration
- Relationship-Building
- Data management
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Planning and Coordination
- Team building
- Training & Development
- Leadership
- Critical thinking
- Computer skills
- Self-motivated professional
- Multitasking abilities
- Differentiated learning techniques
Accomplishments
- Designed and conducted a well-received professional development workshop for DeSoto ISD and Dallas ISD staff.
- Curriculum Implementation - Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art and physical education to pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
- Texas Recognized Teacher
- Supervised team of 9 staff members.
- Collaborated with leadership in the development of student centered plans for critical cases.
Certification
- Certified Principal EC-12
- Certified Educational Diagnostician EC-12
- Certified Classroom Teacher Elementary Self-Contained 1-8, Generic Special Education PK-12
Additional Information
Region 10 ARD Facilitator
National Center for Learning Disability (NCLD) committee
Timeline
Special Education Compliance Coordinator
DeSoto Independent School District
08.2021 - Current
Homebound Teacher
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
08.2015 - 08.2021
Educational Diagnostician
Red Oak Independent School District
08.2014 - 06.2015
Educational Diagnostician
Dallas Independent School District
08.2008 - 06.2014
Special Education Teacher
Grand Prairie Independent School District
08.2005 - 05.2008
M.S - Special Education
Texas A&M University - Commerce
B.S - Education
Lamar University