Carol Cress

• Oversaw administration of individualized education program (IEP) and Section 504 processes for campuses.
  Conducted admission review and dismissal committee meetings, ensuring procedural adherence.
  Facilitated Section 504 meetings to support student needs and service implementation.
  Served as administrative designee for IEP, Section 504, and manifestation determination reviews.
  Ensured compliance with Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Texas Education Code.
  Supported implementation of services aimed at meeting individual needs of students with disabilities.

• Developed individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
• Collaborated with teachers to adapt curriculum and teaching strategies.
• Provided direct support to students in academic and behavioral challenges.
• Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
• Provided daily instruction to small groups of students in a resource setting.
• Collaborated with general education teachers to modify curriculum, develop classroom strategies, and create accommodations for students.
• Supervised paraprofessionals who provided one-on-one assistance for students with disabilities.
• Implemented classroom management techniques to promote positive behavior.

• Developed and implemented individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) that enhanced student engagement and reduced disruptive behaviors.
• Provided one-on-one and small-group interventions to reduce challenging behaviors.
• Monitored student behavior data to evaluate progress and refine interventions, ensuring tailored support for each student.
• Collaborated with teachers, parents, and administrators to ensure consistent application of behavioral strategies, fostering a unified approach to student support.
• Modeled behavioral techniques and delivered professional development on best practices.

Created and executed individual education plans (IEPs) tailored to student needs.

• IEP Development & Implementation: Create and implement Individualized Education Plans, setting personalized goals and tracking progress through data collection.
• Instructional Adaptation: Adapt general education curricula and design individualized instruction to fit the unique cognitive, physical, and sensory needs of preschool children.
• Developmental Support: Instructed children in functional, social, and basic academic skills, fostering independence in communication, play, and personal hygiene.
• Collaboration: Coordinated with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and general education teachers to enhance support for children in community preschools and daycare centers.
• Assessment & Referral: Conduct developmental evaluations and assist with the initial referral process for young children
• Family Engagement: Collaborated with parents to provide tailored guidance for supporting child’s needs at home and in the community.