Bretton Meadows
McKinney,TX
Summary
To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Enthusiastic reading specialist eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of reading intervention strategies and training in dyslexia therapy. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Reading Horizons.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Dyslexia Therapist
Plano Independent School District
Plano, TX
08.2016 - 12.2022
- Performed small group and individual therapy based on client needs with focus on dyslexia and other learning disabilities.
- Met federal and state regulations for licensure and certification.
- Evaluated, scored and interpreted assessments and screening measures.
- Understood, used and remained abreast of best practices and therapy modalities within dyslexia field.
- Completed comprehensive assessments in addressing learning disabilities.
Math Interventionist
Garland Independent School District
Garland , TX
08.2010 - 06.2016
- Helped modify general education curriculum to accommodate students with mild to moderate learning disabilities.
- Maintained accurate and complete student records to prepare reports on children and activities.
- Created strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Math Teacher/Department Chair
Garland Independent School District
Garland, TX
08.1998 - 06.2010
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Adjusted teaching strategies to meet diverse requirements of individualized support plans.
- Collaborated with specialists to meet needs of [Type] and [Type] students requiring extra support.
Teacher
Chickasha Public Schools
Chickasha , OK
08.1994 - 05.1998
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
Education
Master of Arts - Masters of Education Administration
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX12.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma
Chickasha, OK12.1993
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University Of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK05.1989
Skills
- Intervention planning
- Documentation requirements
- Progress assessments
- Self-Motivated
- Interpersonal Communication
- Dependable and Responsible
- Problem-Solving
- Excellent Communication
- Active Listening
- MS Office
Timeline
Dyslexia Therapist
Plano Independent School District
08.2016 - 12.2022
Math Interventionist
Garland Independent School District
08.2010 - 06.2016
Math Teacher/Department Chair
Garland Independent School District
08.1998 - 06.2010
Teacher
Chickasha Public Schools
08.1994 - 05.1998
Master of Arts - Masters of Education Administration
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University Of Science And Arts Of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University Of Central Oklahoma