Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
ARD Facilitator
Fort Bend ISD, David Crockett MS
09.2017 - Current
Provide direct support to teachers/staff with the Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) process.
Compile individual student information to facilitate planning Individual Educational Programs for special education students.
Maintain campus special education database.
Schedule ARD meetings and process ARD documents.
Assist in the collection of data for Extended School Year and form preparation.
Collected data on program efficacy through data analysis and implemented solutions for improvement.
Conducted training courses for teachers, Dept Chairs and support staff to enhance understanding of Fort Bend ISD special education protocols.
Maintain positive, friendly relationships with parents.
Coordinate with Diagnosticians, LSSPs, and SLPs to ensure students needs.
Identified areas in need of improvement and implemented solutions.
Special Education Dept. Chair
Fort Bend ISD, David Crockett Middle School
09.2015 - 09.2017
Coordinated special education services through frequent administration collaboration and consultation based on students needs.
Assisted in the hiring of special education staff.
Supervised and supported special education teachers and support staff.
Model differentiated instructional strategies.
Planned, administered and controlled special education department budget.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Special Education Teacher
Fort Bend Independent School District
09.2003 - 09.2017
Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
Education
M.D. - Master of Education Administration And Supervision
University of Houston Victoria
Sugar Land, TX
05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Houston Downtown
Houston, TX
05.2005
Skills
Solution Implementation
Team Meeting Facilitation
Microsoft Office 365
Data Analysis
Timeline
ARD Facilitator
Fort Bend ISD, David Crockett MS
09.2017 - Current
Special Education Dept. Chair
Fort Bend ISD, David Crockett Middle School
09.2015 - 09.2017
Special Education Teacher
Fort Bend Independent School District
09.2003 - 09.2017
M.D. - Master of Education Administration And Supervision
University of Houston Victoria
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Houston Downtown
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