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Annie Blanton

Forney,TX

Summary

Dedicated to supporting social, emotional, and academic needs for students, staff, and parents. Foster strong connections and rapport while expanding knowledge and eagerly embracing opportunities for learning and growth.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

ACE Teacher

Rockwall ISD
08.2023 - Current

Rockwall ISD

2023-Present

Ace Teacher

  • Provide specialized instruction to students in a self-contained instructional setting who have characteristics associated with autism/similar neurological disorders. ·
  • Plan, develop, implement individualized lessons and educational plans and IEP goals.
  • Collaborate with multiple staff members to target student goals in daily living, social skills, behavioral skills, PT, OT, speech, general education exposure, etc.
  • Complete data for IEP progress, student grades, behavior management, as well as other curriculum requirements and assessments from the district. ·
  • Maintain close communication with parents and staff regarding progress or adjustments that may be needed based on student data.

Special Education Teacher

Sunnyvale Intermediate School
10.2022 - 07.2023
  • Collaborate with multiple staff to advocate and include students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain individualized, skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
  • Implement and document student behavior plans-make adjustments as needed.
  • Collaborate with outside agencies (MISD and Region 10) to provide cohesive support to students and families.
  • Use and implement Assistive Technology (visual schedules, FM system, microphones, pencil grips, visual aids such as wide /dark lines for visual impairments, etc.) for students individualized needs.
  • Educate general education teachers on ways to implement and document the use of these.
  • Documentation of grades, IEP progress, parent communication, ARD prep and completion, run ARDs for my caseload.

Reading & Math Specialist

Sunnyvale Intermediate
08.2020 - 10.2022
  • Provided differentiated small group intervention to students based on student data and teacher referrals.
  • Monitored student progress using data from BOY, MOY, EOY, diagnostic, and state assessments.
  • Parent, teacher, and admin communication of student progress. (Raider Review, parent conferences, parent, and teacher check in's).
  • Student growth charts-Celebrate their wins for their hard work.
  • Progress notes and scheduling of multiple grade levels, subject areas, and tiers.
  • Staff development, sharing PD, as well as helping with new staff training when needed.

ESL Summer School Teacher

Sunnyvale Elementary
01.2017 - 01.2022
  • Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
  • Created and managed hands-on activities that engaged students in learning process.
  • Interacted with children and promoted good behavior and social skills through positive reinforcement and structured activities.

RTI Teacher Reading & Math

Sunnyvale Elementary
08.2018 - 08.2021
  • Interpreted assessment data to determine best intervention methods for students.
  • Collaborated with parents, staff, and admin to discuss student data and progress.
  • Small group intervention groups with differentiated instruction to close gaps.

4th Grade Classroom Teacher

Sunnyvale Elementary
08.2016 - 07.2018
  • Encouraged love of reading and promoted literacy to students.
  • Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
  • Established positive and engaging classroom environment that was conducive to improving literacy skills.

Second & Third Grade Classroom Teacher

Blackburn Elementary
08.2012 - 08.2016
  • Plan and implement engaging lessons for 2nd and 3rd grade students of all types of learners and abilities
  • Parent contact regarding student progress
  • Kilgo Curriculum Committee-ELA
  • Mentor first year teacher
  • Mentor student teacher for UNT-Fall 2014
  • SST/504/ARD meetings as necessary

Third Grade Teacher

Kemp Intermediate School
08.2011 - 08.2012
  • Plan and implement lessons using multiple types of learning strategies
  • Work with many different types of learners
  • Parent contact regarding student progress
  • ARD/RTI meetings as necessary

Instructional Aide

Rhea Elementary School, Rhea Elementary
01.2010 - 07.2011
  • Whole class instruction while teachers pulled small groups (Kinder-6th grade)
  • Small group instruction (K-6)
  • Tier 3 tutoring (K-5)
  • Cover classrooms for teacher meetings
  • Writers Workshop 1st grade

Education

Master of Science - Special Education With Diagnostician Certification

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
01.2025

First Year Special Education Teacher Academy -

Region 10
05.2023

Special Education Certification

SBEC
10.2022

Math Academy -

Region 10
06.2022

MTSS -

Region 10
01.2018

Writing Pilot Training -

SISD
01.2016

Stewards of Children -

01.2014

ESL Certification -

SBEC
10.2013

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies Early Childhood

Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX
05.2011

Love & Logic Training -

Forney ISD
01.2010

Skills

  • Strong communication skills
  • Good listening, observation, and problem solving skills
  • Resourceful with allotted materials, time, & budgets
  • Quick learner
  • Organized
  • Differentiated Instruction

Timeline

ACE Teacher

Rockwall ISD
08.2023 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Sunnyvale Intermediate School
10.2022 - 07.2023

Reading & Math Specialist

Sunnyvale Intermediate
08.2020 - 10.2022

RTI Teacher Reading & Math

Sunnyvale Elementary
08.2018 - 08.2021

ESL Summer School Teacher

Sunnyvale Elementary
01.2017 - 01.2022

4th Grade Classroom Teacher

Sunnyvale Elementary
08.2016 - 07.2018

Second & Third Grade Classroom Teacher

Blackburn Elementary
08.2012 - 08.2016

Third Grade Teacher

Kemp Intermediate School
08.2011 - 08.2012

Instructional Aide

Rhea Elementary School, Rhea Elementary
01.2010 - 07.2011

Master of Science - Special Education With Diagnostician Certification

Lamar University

First Year Special Education Teacher Academy -

Region 10

Special Education Certification

SBEC

Math Academy -

Region 10

MTSS -

Region 10

Writing Pilot Training -

SISD

Stewards of Children -

ESL Certification -

SBEC

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies Early Childhood

Texas A&M University - Commerce

Love & Logic Training -

Forney ISD
Annie Blanton