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Annie Blanton

Forney

Summary

I am a compassionate and dedicated Educational Diagnostician with 1 year of experience in evaluating and supporting new staff in the Special Education classrooms. My 14 years of classroom experiences from General Education, RTI Intervention, and Special Education shaped me with understanding student growth and development patterns. More than that it has helped me develop rapport with teachers and families when creating the best learning environment for student success.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Educational Diagnostician

Royse City ISD
07.2024 - Current
  • Easily established relationships with students, parents, and staff throughout the district.
  • Easily established positive rapport with students during evaluations
  • Assisted school personnel with the referral process, parent communication, and classroom management techniques
  • Participated as a member of the Play Based Assessments and referral for ECI
  • Assisted with reevaluations at Summers Middle School
  • Case manager for inclusion students at Glenda Arnold
  • Scheduled, prepared, ran and completed ARD's for existing students at Glenda Arnold
  • Completed all testing for students at Glenda Arnold
  • Placement evaluations for Pre-K students going to Kindergarten for determination of placement

ACE Teacher

Rockwall ISD
08.2023 - Current
  • 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
  • Provide specialized instruction to students in multiple different settings.
  • 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.

Reading & Math Specialist

Sunnyvale Elementary and Intermediate Schools
08.2018 - 10.2022
  • Provided differentiated small group intervention to students based on student data and teacher referrals.
  • Interpret 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.
  • Monitor 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.

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.
  • Parent communication regarding student growth and weaknesses.
  • Provided differentiated whole and small group lessons to promote growth for all levels of learners.

Education

Masters in Education - Special Education

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
01.2025

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies Early Childhood

Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX
05.2011

Skills

  • Strong communication & listening skills
  • Easily develops positive relationships with students, parents, and staff
  • Organized
  • Knowledgeable about legal timelines and procedures of the job responsibilities of Diagnosticians
  • Readily available to help in areas other than my current position if needed
  • Eager to learn and grown in my professional career

Certifications

  • Educational Diagnostician
  • Special Education Supplement EC-12
  • Reading Academy
  • ESL Certification

Trainings

  • First Year SPED Training-Region 10
  • Outdoor Inquiry, 2018
  • Writing Pilot Training, 2016
  • Math Academy, Region 10
  • Love & Logic Training, 2010

Timeline

Educational Diagnostician

Royse City ISD
07.2024 - Current

ACE Teacher

Rockwall ISD
08.2023 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Sunnyvale Intermediate School
10.2022 - 07.2023

Reading & Math Specialist

Sunnyvale Elementary and Intermediate Schools
08.2018 - 10.2022

ESL Summer School Teacher

Sunnyvale Elementary
01.2017 - 01.2022

4th Grade Classroom Teacher

Sunnyvale Elementary
08.2016 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies Early Childhood

Texas A&M University - Commerce

Masters in Education - Special Education

Lamar University

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