Barbara Saye
Atascocita,TX
Summary
Special education teacher with 10+ years of experience developing IEPs and ARD documentation for compliance. Manages high caseloads while maintaining accurate, timely records and strong instructional planning. Proficient in ESPED and district templates to produce high-quality IEPs and ARD paperwork. Experienced in ARD committee meetings, student progress monitoring, and collaboration with families and staff.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Pine Forest Elementary- Humble ISD
Atascocita, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Worked with general education teachers, related service providers, administrators, and parents to support students’ individualized educational needs.
- Developed and tracked IEP goals using student performance, assessment data, and individual learning needs.
- Maintained accurate student documentation while actively monitoring progress toward annual goals, ensuring alignment with IEP objectives.
- Implemented accommodations, modifications, and behavior supports based on students’ IEPs.
- Participated in ARD meetings to provide updates on student progress, educational needs, and recommended services, fostering collaboration among stakeholders.
- Reviewed ARD and IEP documents for accuracy and completeness, ensuring compliance with procedural standards to support educational integrity.
- Communicated ARD decisions to teachers and parents for clarity and collaboration and IEP requirements with teachers, parents, and service providers.
- Kept confidential special education records and supported internal compliance reviews.
Special Education Teacher
Greenleaf Elementary School- Splendora ISD
Splendora, Texas
08.2014 - 05.2024
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instructional plans.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
- Adapted curriculum materials to meet individualized student needs.
- Collaborated with general education teachers and support staff.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Prepared progress reports and maintained confidential student records.
- Promoted support for student needs in meetings with educators and administrators. of the students with disabilities.
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Houston, TX12-2008
Skills
- IEP development
- IEP implementation
- ARD compliance
- Progress monitoring
- Data collection
- Special education records
- Instructional planning
- Classroom accommodations
- Small group instruction
- Inclusion strategies
- Mathematics intervention
- Evidence-based assessment strategies
- Assistive technology
- Parent collaboration
- Parent engagement
- Parent communication
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Relationship building
- Case management
- Special education
- Elementary education
- Case management
- Elementary education
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Pine Forest Elementary- Humble ISD
08.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Greenleaf Elementary School- Splendora ISD
08.2014 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix