Austin Gibson
Sulphur
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. Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments.
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in 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
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Pauls Valley Public Schools
08.2025 - Current
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Created and managed 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 to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Case Manager
State of Oklahoma
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Facilitated individual and group sessions to promote positive behavior change for clients.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
Special Education Teacher
Sulphur Public Schools
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
Early Intervention Specialist
Chickasaw Nation
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Conducted child assessments during intervention visits.
- Offered guidance and support to families of children with disabilities or developmental challenges.
- Enhanced knowledge by attending training and adopting new technologies.
- Evaluated students to determine academic and emotional development levels.
- Liaised with teachers and doctors to maintain cohesive collaboration regarding child's goals and challenges.
- Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
Head Start Teacher
Chickasaw Nation
10.2019 - 10.2022
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
Master Teacher
Chickasaw Nation Medical Center
05.2018 - 10.2019
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
After School Teacher
Chickasaw Nation Child Development Center
07.2014 - 05.2018
- Tutored and assisted children in small groups of individuals to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Communicated with parents and staff to discuss educational policies and activities and students' learning and behavioral problems.
- Performed general housekeeping duties by washing tables and chairs, putting away chairs and properly placing toys in cubbies.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities to promote healthy, safe environment.
- Organized and stored toys and classroom materials to maintain order in activity areas.
- Redirected inappropriate student behavior and implemented program discipline system to guide proper student behavior.
Education
Doctoral in Educational Administration -
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VAMasters in Educational Administration and Curriculum Supervision - undefined
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK05.2023
Bachelors in Special Education - undefined
East Central University
Ada, OK05.2018
Skills
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Excellent classroom management
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Motivating students
- Job readiness training
- IEP implementation
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent-teacher collaboration
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Pauls Valley Public Schools
08.2025 - Current
Case Manager
State of Oklahoma
01.2025 - 08.2025
Special Education Teacher
Sulphur Public Schools
08.2023 - 12.2024
Early Intervention Specialist
Chickasaw Nation
10.2022 - 07.2023
Head Start Teacher
Chickasaw Nation
10.2019 - 10.2022
Master Teacher
Chickasaw Nation Medical Center
05.2018 - 10.2019
After School Teacher
Chickasaw Nation Child Development Center
07.2014 - 05.2018
Masters in Educational Administration and Curriculum Supervision - undefined
University of Oklahoma
Bachelors in Special Education - undefined
East Central University
Doctoral in Educational Administration -
Liberty University
Personal Information
Title: Special Education Teacher