Brigitte Hokaj
Montgomery,TX
Summary
Special Education Teacher focused on addressing the unique needs of each student. Compassionate and adaptable in creating and delivering differentiated, hands-on lessons. Possesses outstanding collaboration skills with teachers, parents, and specialists to support students' educational requirements.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Resource Teacher
Houston ISD
08.2023 - Current
- Responsible for reading, math and writing interventions PK-5th grade to meet IEP goals.
- Developed differentiated lessons that address individual needs, emphasizing areas for improvement to maximize growth potential.
- Wrote IEP and facilitated ARD meetings in a timely fashion to maintain compliance for a caseload of 25-35 students
Kindergarten Teacher
Humble ISD
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Self-contained hybrid classroom with virtual and in person learning as the district adjusted teaching styles during Covid.
- Responsible for all academic subjects and social emotional learning.
- Classroom management focused on positive behavior support with clear, fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
First Grade Teacher
Humble ISD
08.2013 - 06.2020
- Self-contained classroom responsible for academic goals in all subject areas, social-emotional learning, classroom management and collaboration with other teachers as well as parents
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Applied evidence-based best practices to help drive instruction utilizing flexible small groups and hands on activites
Resource Development - Office of Community Development
Humble ISD
10.2005 - 06.2013
- Use multiple sources and management systems to compile information on initiatives utilized by the Department of Community Development /Humble ISD Education Foundation
- Managed financial reporting and aggregated data on multiple campaigns and projects
Education
Elementary Education
Langston University
Tulsa, OK01.1996
B.S. - Journalism - Broadcast News, Psychology
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS01.1991
Skills
- Dyslexia Interventions - Reading by Design
- IEP and BIP creation/implementation
- Progress monitoring/data driven
- Differentiated small group instruction
- Verbal and nonverbal communication
- CPI trained
Certifications And Designations
- Highly Qualified EC-6 Generalist, Texas Education Agency
- Highly Qualified 4-8 Generalist, Texas Education Agency
- Highly Qualified EC-12 Special Education, Texas Education Agency
- Highly Qualified English as Second Language, Texas Education Agency
Timeline
Special Education Resource Teacher
Houston ISD
08.2023 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Humble ISD
08.2020 - 06.2023
First Grade Teacher
Humble ISD
08.2013 - 06.2020
Resource Development - Office of Community Development
Humble ISD
10.2005 - 06.2013
B.S. - Journalism - Broadcast News, Psychology
University of Kansas
Elementary Education
Langston University
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