Anna Weathers
Special Education Teacher
Springtown,TX
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with a focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in the design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience, and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Springtown Independent School District
2012.08 - Current
- Created and managed 20 IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Modified general education curriculum for 15 special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for 20 students with special needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Special Education Teacher
Ector County Independent School District
2005.08 - 2011.07
- Created and managed 15 IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught multiple subjects to 15 students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Partnered with general education teachers from across academic departments.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Provided life skills programming for 15 students with moderate to severe autism.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
Education
Ph.D. - Education
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN12.2024
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of Texas of The Permian Basin
Odessa, TX05.2009
Skills
- Adaptability
- Mentoring
- Creative
- Resourceful
- Google Applications
- MS Office Suite
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Relationship Building
- Motivating Students
- Progress Evaluations
- Differentiated Instruction
References
- Mrs. Pearl Russell, Principal, Springtown Elementary, 416 East 3rd Street, Springtown, TX, 76082, (817) 220-2498, prussell@springtownisd.net
- Mrs. Kristie Westendorf, Director of Special Education, Springtown ISD, (817) 220-1700, kwestendorf@springtownisd.net
- Mrs. Lynsie Thompson, Special Education Coordinator, Springtown ISD, (817) 220-1700, lthompson@springtownisd.net
- Mrs. Cicily Word, Springtown High School, 915 W Hwy 199, Springtown, TX, 76082, cword@springtownisd.net
Certification
Special Education EC-12 th grade
Generalist EC-4 th
English as a Second Language Supplemental
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Springtown Independent School District
2012.08 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Ector County Independent School District
2005.08 - 2011.07
Ph.D. - Education
Walden University
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of Texas of The Permian Basin
Special Education EC-12 th grade
Generalist EC-4 th
English as a Second Language Supplemental
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