Austin Lewis
Houston
Summary
I am a seasoned teacher who implements and maintains education programs and services and serves as trusted resource to patrons, school personnel and executive board. Successfully maintains staffing and resources to achieve program objectives within budget. Leverages research-based interventions, strategies and instruction and analyzes data to drive academic achievement and social-emotional growth. am passionate about helping students stay motivated about their futures and helping them shape their talents.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Department Chair
New Caney ISD
05.2022 - Current
- Coordinated staff evaluations for special education personnel.
- Coordinated special education services through frequent principal collaboration and consultation.
- Evaluated and supervised itinerant teachers and support staff based on student needs.
- Contributed to district-level committees to support needs of students on IEPs.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
Emotional and Behavioral Disorders Teacher
New Caney ISD
08.2021 - Current
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
SPED Job Coach
L.Siggers LLC
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Provided ongoing guidance and support to clients throughout job search and on the job training.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted job coaching strategies to meet needs and navigate challenges.
- Developed and implemented job coaching plans for clients with diverse career goals.
GAP/Behavioral Teacher
Grantham Academy
08.2018 - 05.2021
- All Students made growth in their behavior goals
- Students were able to receive instruction in a less restrictive setting
- Students made growth in their social skills goals
Boys Basketball & Girls Track Coach
Grantham Academy
08.2018 - 05.2021
Gap/Behavioral Teacher
Hill Intermediate
08.2017 - 05.2018
- 90% of students made progress towards their behavior goals
- All students made growth towards their social skills goals
GAP/Behavioral Paraprofessional
Hill Intermediate
11.2016 - 05.2017
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership & Admin
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05-2025
Study Program - Psychology
Mcneese State University
Lake Charles, Lousiana12.2016
Skills
- Staying calm in difficult situations
- Finding resolutions
- Building rapport with students
- Knowledgeable in students' interests
- Creating a calm instructional environment
- Motivating students
- Creating an incentive plan for each student
- Transition planning
- Collaborative leadership
- Data-driven decision making
- Individualized education programs
- Legal compliance
- Autism spectrum disorders
- Instructional design
Accomplishments
- Full Basketball scholarship to McNeese State, 08/01/12 - 12/31/16
- Member of Best Buddies, 2018 - 2020
- Supervised team of 22 staff members.
- 100% graduation rate of seniors serviced
- 1 Behavioral student at a 4 year university
- 90% compliance overseeing special education department
- Student Motivation - Developed a after-school boys club to motivate middle school students.
- Student Mentor - Volunteered as temporary student guidance counselor to help resolve student personal issues.
Certification
- Licensed CPI -Crisis Prevention Institution
Timeline
Special Education Department Chair
New Caney ISD
05.2022 - Current
Emotional and Behavioral Disorders Teacher
New Caney ISD
08.2021 - Current
SPED Job Coach
L.Siggers LLC
06.2019 - 07.2021
GAP/Behavioral Teacher
Grantham Academy
08.2018 - 05.2021
Boys Basketball & Girls Track Coach
Grantham Academy
08.2018 - 05.2021
Gap/Behavioral Teacher
Hill Intermediate
08.2017 - 05.2018
GAP/Behavioral Paraprofessional
Hill Intermediate
11.2016 - 05.2017
Master of Science - Educational Leadership & Admin
Walden University
Study Program - Psychology
Mcneese State University
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