Belinda Gau
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Compassionate Elementary Educator experienced in fostering academic achievement and social-emotional growth for diverse learners. Developed individualized education programs (IEPs) and implemented data-driven interventions through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Committed to creating engaging and inclusive learning environments that support every child's potential.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Diagnostician
Vidor ISD
Vidor, TX
01.2022 - 01.2026
- Conducted comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations to determine eligibility for special education services.
- Interpreted cognitive, academic, behavioral, and adaptive assessments to inform tailored educational strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized education programs (IEPs).
- Presented evaluation results to parents and school teams, facilitating informed decisions regarding student support.
- Consulted with classroom teachers to enhance instructional strategies, accommodations, and interventions for diverse learners.
- Assisted teachers in interpreting assessment data to improve instructional planning.
- Ensured compliance with IDEA, Section 504, and state special education regulations.
Educational Diagnostician
Beaumont ISD
Beaumont, TX
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Conducted comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations to determine eligibility for special education services.
- Interpreted cognitive, academic, behavioral, and adaptive assessments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized education programs (IEPs).
- Presented evaluation results to parents and school teams, ensuring clarity and understanding to support informed decision-making.
- Consulted with classroom teachers to enhance instructional strategies and implement effective accommodations and interventions.
- Assisted teachers in interpreting assessment data, facilitating targeted instructional planning.
- Ensured compliance with IDEA, Section 504, and state special education regulations.
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Alief ISD
Houston, TX
01.2006 - 01.2020
- Planned and delivered engaging standards-based instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies.
- Fostered positive classroom environment that promoted academic excellence, heightened student engagement, and supported social-emotional development.
- Utilized formative and summative assessment data to guide instruction and monitor student growth.
- Leveraged formative and summative assessment data to tailor instruction and track student growth effectively.
- Partnered with special education teachers, interventionists, counselors, and families to enhance student success and support diverse learning needs.
- Integrated technology into daily instruction to enhance student learning and engagement.
- Maintained strong classroom management using positive behavior supports.
- Served on campus leadership committees and participated in professional learning communities.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Diagnostician
University of St. Thomas
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Houston
Skills
- IEP development
- Special Education Collaboration
- IEP Team Collaboration
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Progress monitoring
- Differentiated Instruction
- Curriculum development
- Classroom Management
- Behavior management
- Educational Technology Integration
- Elementary Literacy & Mathematics Instruction
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Elementary Education Certification EC-4th
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Certification
- Educational Diagnostician Certification
- Gifted and Talented Training
Additional Teaching Experience
- Kindergarten through Fourth Grade
- General Education Classrooms
- English Language Learners (ESL)
- Gifted and Talented Programs
- Students with Disabilities
- Reading Lead Teacher
- Team Lead
- Reading and Math Intervention
- Collaborative Inclusion Classrooms
Timeline
Educational Diagnostician
Vidor ISD
01.2022 - 01.2026
Educational Diagnostician
Beaumont ISD
01.2020 - 01.2022
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Alief ISD
01.2006 - 01.2020
Master of Education - Educational Diagnostician
University of St. Thomas
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Houston