ASHLEY JOHNSON
Educator
Denton,TX
Summary
Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Special Education Certification
1
1
4-8 Generalist Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Denton Independent School District
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with educational professionals for special education student needs, ensuring appropriate evaluations and support
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local special education requirements, fostering a positive and inclusive environment for all
- Provide exceptional educational support and tailored lessons to students with diverse learning needs
- Conduct ongoing assessments and progress monitoring to evaluate student performance and adjust instructional strategies as needed
- Experienced in working in Title 1 schools and working with students who are predominantly second-language learners or receive services through either 504 or Special Education
- Created engaging, virtual lessons and execute them easily
- Created and differentiated lesson plans for students who are on-level, in dual-language math, honors and special education
- Ability as an adaptable educator who remained sensitive to the academic and social-emotional needs of her students
- Committed to personalizing learning for all students
- Demonstrated a belief in all students' ability to succeed and meet high expectations
- Differentiated instruction based on student level of mastery
- Received the distinction of being a 21st century model classroom through our campus' Verizon VILS grant because of how I use technology as an instructional tool
- Active member of AVID Site Team wherein I work with other professionals on my campus to ensure students are college and career ready
- Received lifetime PTA award chosen by parents
- Chosen by a member of Irving ISD School Board for the District of Innovation Committee
General and Special Education Teacher
Irving Independent School District
01.2009 - 01.2023
Education
Master - Psychology
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
01.2009
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY
01.2005
Skills
- Behavior Management
- Data analysis
- Collaboration
- Time Management
- Lesson Planning and Implementation
- Knowledge of special education rules and regulations
- Educational Technology
- Zoom/Teams
- Apple Certified
- Google Suite
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Conflict resolution techniques
Certification
- EC-12 Special Education, 2009
- 4-8 Generalist Certified, 2009
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Denton Independent School District
01.2023 - Current
General and Special Education Teacher
Irving Independent School District
01.2009 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY
- EC-12 Special Education, 2009
- 4-8 Generalist Certified, 2009
Master - Psychology
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
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