ANGELA TAYLOR
Missouri City,Texas
Summary
Compassionate Special Education Teacher dedicated to cultivating inclusive and productive learning environments. Engages children with varying degrees of academic, social, emotional and behavioral challenges. Works with parents, administrators and faculty to develop, monitor and adjust IEPs.
Experienced with developing and implementing individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs. Utilizes effective behavior management techniques to create positive and inclusive classroom environment. Track record of collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support student success and development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Houston ISD
07.2024 - Current
- Facilitated social skills groups to promote peer interaction and communication.
- Fostered inclusive classroom environment where all students feel valued and supported.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, and specialists to support student success.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to encourage student engagement and motivation.
- Monitored and documented student progress towards IEP goals.
- Adapted lesson plans to meet diverse needs of students with disabilities.
Special Education Teacher
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Facilitated social skills groups to promote peer interaction and communication.
- Employed multi-sensory teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles.
- Monitored and documented student progress towards IEP goals.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments to identify causes of behavior issues.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to encourage student engagement and motivation.
- Adapted lesson plans to meet diverse needs of students with disabilities.
Special Education Teacher
The Foundation School Of Autism
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Facilitated social skills groups to promote peer interaction and communication.
- Implemented behavior management plans to foster positive classroom environments.
- Fostered inclusive classroom environment where all students feel valued and supported.
- Participated in professional development workshops on special education best practices.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, and specialists to support student success.
- Monitored and documented student progress towards IEP goals.
Special Education Teacher
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
07.2019 - 10.2021
- Fostered inclusive classroom environment where all students feel valued and supported.
- Participated in professional development workshops on special education best practices.
- Monitored and documented student progress towards IEP goals.
- Employed multi-sensory teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles.
- Maintained compliance with state and federal special education laws and regulations.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students requiring additional support.
Education
No Degree - Teacher Certification
Texas Teachers Certification
Dallas Texas08-2021
Executive MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZMBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ01-2015
Skills
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Job readiness training
- Curriculum adjustments
- Social skills development
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Student support
- Co-teaching experience
- Behavior modifications
- Motivating students
- Visual supports
- Data collection
- Sensory integration techniques
- Individualized education plans
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Positive reinforcement techniques
Certification
- Licensed Special Education Teacher - 5 years
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Houston ISD
07.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
08.2022 - 08.2024
Special Education Teacher
The Foundation School Of Autism
10.2021 - 08.2022
Special Education Teacher
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
07.2019 - 10.2021
Executive MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
No Degree - Teacher Certification
Texas Teachers Certification
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix