Baylee Davis
Nederland
Summary
Special education professional skilled in delivering personalized instruction and managing classroom dynamics. Expertise in developing engaging educational content and facilitating a safe learning environment. Strong communicator adept at collaborating with parents and staff to support holistic student development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Beaumont Independent School District
08.2022 - Current
- Developing and issuing educational content including notes, tests, and assignments.
- Supervising classes to ensure all students are learning in a safe and productive environment.
- Organizing supplies and resources for lectures and presentations.
- Delivering personalized instruction to each student by encouraging interactive learning.
- Planning and implementing educational activities and events.
- Ensuring your classroom is clean and orderly.
- Preparing and distributing periodic progress reports and semester report cards.
- Attending parent-teacher meetings.
- Evaluating and documenting students’ progress.
- Allocating and grading homework, assignments, and tests.
- Developing and adapting individualized teaching methods that are suitable for each of their students.
- Using special tools and equipment provided to stimulate an interesting learning environment.
Paraprofessional Substitute
Beaumont Independent School District
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Participating in lesson planning sessions and communicating with parents and school officials.
- Co-teaching lessons under the Teacher's guidance, leading small groups or individual instruction and discussions, and reviewing classwork.
- Organizing the classroom and teaching materials, monitoring the classroom during lessons, and minimizing distractions and disruptions.
- Supervising students in and out of the classroom.
- Attending to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs.
- Ensuring the upkeep of educational materials, equipment, and supplies.
- Tracking students' progress and preparing reports for the parents.
Community Assistant
SFASU Residence Life
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Assists students with academic, personal and social concerns, making timely referrals as necessary.
- Mediates roommate conflicts.
- Responds to crisis situations.
- Works with Facility Services and/or Campus Safety staff to resolve maintenance issues and safety concerns.
Arts and Crafts Director
Camp Summit
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Designs craft projects and other creative activities for children to complete.
- Provides high-quality educational and recreational opportunities and enjoyable experiences for camp participants.
- Supervises campers and ensures their safety, development, growth, skill achievement, and general well-being.
Daycare Afternoon Teacher
The Children’s Learning Station
02.2017 - 08.2018
- Monitors all children under care while parents are at work.
- Ensures that children are safe and well behaved.
- Designs craft projects and other creative activities for children to complete.
- Provides snacks and meals for children.
- Make sure the daycare center is clean and organized.
Education
Bachelors - Interdisciplinary Studies
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TexasMaster of Education - Special Education
Lamar University
Beaumont, TexasSkills
- Lesson planning
- Child engagement
- Personalized instruction
- Behavior management
- Effective communication
- Written communication
- Parent communication
- Presentation skills
- Microsoft Office
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Creativity
- Leadership abilities
- Active listening
- Creative writing
References
- Kendra Simpson, Elementary School Teacher, Lake Dallas Independent School District, 104 Swisher Rd, Lake Dallas, TX, 75065-2629, (972) 741-0272, ksimpson@ldisd.net
- Robert Carpenter, Area Coordinator, Stephen F. Austin State University Residence Life Department, 222 Vista Dr, Nacogdoches, TX, 75965, (814) 655-6081, Robert.Carpenter@sfasu.edu
Training
- CPR Certification
- CPI Certification
- IEP Process Training
- Autism Training
- STAAR ALT 2 Training
Leadership Experience
- Served as UIL spelling coach, preparing students for competitions through weekly practice, vocabulary development, and academic skill building.
- Worked as Campus Device Coordinator and Technology Liaison by assisting staff and students with technology support, device management, troubleshooting, and digital learning resources.
- Served as Campus Special Education Department Chair by collaborating with administrators, teachers, therapists, and families to support special education services and ensure compliance with ARD/IEP procedures.
- Led collaboration meetings with special education and general education staff to support student success and instructional planning.
- Supervised and supported paraprofessionals in implementing classroom instruction, accommodations, and behavior intervention plans.
- Assisted with coordinating campus events, parent communication, and school-based programs to strengthen family engagement and student support.
Communication Skills
- Strong written communication skills through professional emails, incident reports, documentation, and group messaging platforms
- Effective verbal communication skills through face-to-face interaction, phone communication, and public speaking
- Confident, articulate, and professional speaker in individual, small group, and large group settings
- Experienced presenting information to staff, parents, and multidisciplinary teams through meetings and electronic media
- Empathetic listener with strong relationship-building and conflict-resolution skills
- Skilled in collaboration, negotiation, and problem-solving within educational and professional settings
- Strong organizational, leadership, and time-management abilities
- Proficient in technology support, classroom devices, and digital communication tools
- Experienced working collaboratively with administrators, teachers, parents, and support staff
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year Nominee
- Teacher of the Month
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Beaumont Independent School District
08.2022 - Current
Paraprofessional Substitute
Beaumont Independent School District
02.2022 - 06.2022
Community Assistant
SFASU Residence Life
01.2020 - 12.2021
Arts and Crafts Director
Camp Summit
05.2019 - 08.2019
Daycare Afternoon Teacher
The Children’s Learning Station
02.2017 - 08.2018
Bachelors - Interdisciplinary Studies
Stephen F. Austin State University
Master of Education - Special Education
Lamar University