Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Leadership Roles
Professional Development
Contributions
References
Timeline
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BLENDA GOUR

Spring

Summary

Dynamic Special Education Resource Teacher with a proven track record at Conroe ISD, adept at developing and implementing IEPs and behavior management plans. Skilled in curriculum modification and fostering team collaboration, I effectively enhance student engagement and critical thinking, ensuring each child's unique needs are met in a supportive learning environment.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Resource Teacher/Snyder Elementary

Conroe ISD
01.2023 - Current
  • Facilitate communication between home and school by disseminating important information about academic performance, or behavior issues.
  • Create behavior management plans to help improve the socialization skills of special needs students.
  • Monitor the implementation of IEP goals by providing feedback to other educators involved in a student's program.
  • Advocate for the needs of the students with disabilities.
  • Develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
  • Provide daily instruction to small groups of students in a resource setting.
  • Attend IEP team meetings to ensure that each student's unique needs were being met.
  • Collaborate with general education teachers to modify curriculum, develop classroom strategies, and create accommodations for students.

4Th Grade Tutor/Substitute Teacher

Conroe ISD
01.2019 - 01.2023
  • Assumed a long-term 4th-grade math role at the start of the school year.
  • Maintained open communication with teachers concerning student progress.
  • Helped students develop critical thinking skills by engaging them in interactive dialogue about challenging concepts.
  • Created a positive learning environment that was conducive to student success.
  • Guided students in the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Owner and Operator

Impact Strong
01.2015 - 01.2019
  • Owned and operated a small business, managing all aspects including member relationships.

2nd Grade Teacher

Conroe ISD
01.2008 - 01.2015
  • Designated team leader for two years at Broadway Elementary to accurately communicate educational aims and strategies according to district standards.
  • Streamlined classroom management in a departmentalized environment.
  • Worked alongside team to create dynamic lesson plans and tailored learning approaches for student success.
  • Communicated professionally with parents, students, principal, and teachers through detailed computerized documentation.
  • Assessed student learning styles; applied suitable strategies and activities.
  • Implemented positive behavior strategies to guide student conduct.
  • Utilized technological tools in lessons to increase student interaction and interest.
  • Established a supportive setting encouraging positive learning for second-grade students.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement to promote correct conduct.

3rd and 4th Grade Tutor/Substitute Teacher

Conroe ISD
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Adapted swiftly to changes by delivering targeted group instruction for students struggling with comprehension.
  • Managed precise student attendance and progress documentation.
  • Provided feedback consistently to foster student enthusiasm.
  • Facilitated student growth in critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Education

Bachelor of Science - General Studies

Lamar University
Beaumont, Texas

Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Classroom management
  • Curriculum modification
  • Small group instruction
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Math and literacy interventions
  • Team collaboration
  • IEP and BIP implementation and monitoring

Certification

  • Texas Generalist (EC-4)
  • ESL (EC-12)
  • Special Education (EC-12)

Leadership Roles

  • 2nd Grade Team Leader
  • Foundations Committee Member

Professional Development

  • Reading by Design (RBD)
  • Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI)
  • Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
  • Texas Dyslexia Academy
  • Reading Academy

Contributions

  • Member of the Hiring Committee
  • CORE committee

References

  • Heather Lamarche

Sped Team Leader, Snyder Elementary

Cell:281-203-9897

  • Allison Staggs

4th Grade Math Teacher, Snyder Elementary

Cell:281-660-1193

  • Reannin Sutton

4th Grade ELA Teacher, Hines Elementary

Cell: 832-381-6241

Timeline

Special Education Resource Teacher/Snyder Elementary

Conroe ISD
01.2023 - Current

4Th Grade Tutor/Substitute Teacher

Conroe ISD
01.2019 - 01.2023

Owner and Operator

Impact Strong
01.2015 - 01.2019

2nd Grade Teacher

Conroe ISD
01.2008 - 01.2015

3rd and 4th Grade Tutor/Substitute Teacher

Conroe ISD
01.2006 - 01.2008

Bachelor of Science - General Studies

Lamar University

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