Blair Wall
Katy,TX
Summary
Versatile job seeker with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Katy ISD
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities
- 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
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth
Special Education Teacher
College Station ISD
10.2019 - 05.2022
- Encourage active participation in learning by developing creative lessons that prompt hands-on learning experiences and opportunities
- Create and monitor goals and outcomes on Individualized Education Programs
- Collaborate with teachers to generate positive, unrestricted learning environments for students with severe, moderate, and mild disabilities
- Actively involved in students' behavioral, social, and academic development, aiding students in developing emotionally and building awareness of socially acceptable behavior in school and within their community
- Exercise flexibility within the classroom addressing students' needs from various disability categories through special accommodations
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities
Special Education Paraprofessional
College Station ISD
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Maintained ongoing communication with educational professionals regarding the children's developments
- Worked with educators to implement a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
- Worked with elementary students (K-2) in a program designed for students with autism
Substitute Teacher
College Station ISD
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Filled in regularly scheduled teacher when he or she was unable to report for work
- Performed duties as a substitute teacher, mostly in the form of classroom management and carrying out lesson plans
- Have subbed in a variety of subjects in elementary, middle, and high schools
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05.2018
Blinn Junior College
Bryan, TX01.2016
Trinity Valley Community College
Palestine, TX01.2015
Skills
- Behavior management
- Scheduling
- Differentiating instruction
- Supervising and managing support staff
- Writing and implementing Individualized Education Programs
- Motivating students
- Social integration
- Transition planning
- Parent communications
- Student counseling
- Data collection
- Social skills development
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 3 in the development of Sensory Seekers and Mindful Leaders grant. Received grant funding in 2023.
Certification
- Certified Special Education Teacher: EC-12
- Certified Teacher: Core Subjects: EC-6
- ESL Certified
- Science of Teaching Reading Certified
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Katy ISD
08.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher
College Station ISD
10.2019 - 05.2022
Special Education Paraprofessional
College Station ISD
08.2019 - 10.2019
Substitute Teacher
College Station ISD
09.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Texas A&M University
Blinn Junior College
Trinity Valley Community College
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