A passionate educator with over 20 years of experience dedicated dedicated and willing to help students succeed. I also have the ability to professionally interact with other educators to create a positive learning environment. My expertise is in counseling psychology complemented with an education emphasis in special education. I have the proven ability to professionally interact with other educators to create a positive learning environment for students while fostering their growth in society.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Resource and Inclusion Teacher/Liaison
Frisco Independent School District - Liscano Elementary/Wester Middle School
08.2019 - Current
Provided leadership and guidance to the Special Education Team members
Served as Liaison and lead for the department to facilitate collaboration with administration and other staff
Participated in leadership professional development to effectively lead and solidify an impact within the school
Evaluate and determine students' learning capacity and adapt lessons accordingly
Collaborate with general education teachers in inclusive classrooms to formulate lessons so children with learning challenges can successfully comprehend and make progress
Collaborate to implement programs and follow up ensuring consistency with the district's special education program policies
Coordinate with staff for the purpose of planning and developing appropriate IEP services for students and families
Collect and analyze of student performance data to effectively track and update progress
Conduct ARD meetings with parents, counselors and other teachers to discuss student progress and updates
School Counselor
Plano Independent School - Vines High School
07.2023 - 07.2024
Provided academic counseling services to 9th and 10th grade students
Addressed social-emotional issues and other non-academic student needs, including psychological and mental health needs
Reviewed/evaluated transcripts, grades, and course requests to plan and track caseload students' graduation requirements
Extensively planned with other counselors to deliver classroom and schoolwide guidance and enrichment lessons
Collaborated with administrators and other staff to connect services and monitor progress for student success
Education
Masters of Education - Special Education
University of North Texas
08.2021
Masters of Science - Counseling Psychology
University of Southern Mississippi
08.1999
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology
University of Southern Mississippi
05.1997
Skills
Leadership Skills
Differentiated Learning Teachniques
Educational Learning Styles
Professional Communication Skills
Knowledge of Special Education Needs
Creative Problem Solving Skills
Certification
School Counselor (Grades EC-12)
Special Education (Grades EC-12)
Core Subjects with STR (Grades EC-6) Classroom Teacher
Core Subjects with STR (Grades 4-8) Classroom Teacher
Timeline
School Counselor
Plano Independent School - Vines High School
07.2023 - 07.2024
Special Education Resource and Inclusion Teacher/Liaison
Frisco Independent School District - Liscano Elementary/Wester Middle School
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