Annie Blanton

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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