Charles Deffendall
El Paso,TX
Summary
Experienced with conducting comprehensive educational assessments to determine students' needs. Utilizes data-driven strategies to develop precise intervention plans. Track record of fostering collaboration among educators and families to support student achievement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Diagnostician
El Paso Independent School District
07.2022 - Current
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services.
- Selected, administered, and interpreted appropriate formal and informal assessments and evaluations.
- Deployed various assessment instruments and techniques to identify students eligible for special education services.
- Facilitated regular meetings with stakeholders to review progress toward goals and make necessary adjustments to educational plans.
- Increased efficiency of assessment processes by implementing new technologies and methodologies into practice.
- Managed a 120-student Special Education caseload.
Special Education Co-Teacher
Socorro Independent School District
08.2017 - 06.2022
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
Special Education Resource Teacher
Scottsdale Unified School District
07.2016 - 05.2017
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Provided ongoing communication with parents/guardians regarding students'' progress, goals, and achievements in a timely manner.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to modify curriculum materials, ensuring accessibility for all learners in an inclusive setting.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering trust and creating a safe learning environment where they could thrive academically and emotionally.
- Established a collaborative atmosphere by working closely with paraprofessionals who provided additional support during instruction time or one-on-one sessions as needed.
5th Grade Teacher
Mesa Public Schools
01.2015 - 05.2016
- Increased overall class participation by creating an inclusive environment that valued all students'' opinions and ideas.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments, modifying instruction as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction techniques to meet the diverse needs of all learners within the classroom.
- Improved classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and setting clear expectations for behavior.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
Education
Diagnostician Certification - Educational Diagnostician
Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX12-2021
Master of Education - General And Special Education
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12-2015
Bachelor of Science - Business
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ01-2010
Skills
- Collaborative Problem-solving
- Learning disabilities identification
- Psychoeducational assessment
- Assessment interpretation
- Parent-teacher conferencing
- Special education expertise
- Multitasking
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Educational Diagnostician Certification – Texas Department of Education
- Special Education Teacher, K-12 - Texas Department of Education
Timeline
Educational Diagnostician
El Paso Independent School District
07.2022 - Current
Special Education Co-Teacher
Socorro Independent School District
08.2017 - 06.2022
Special Education Resource Teacher
Scottsdale Unified School District
07.2016 - 05.2017
5th Grade Teacher
Mesa Public Schools
01.2015 - 05.2016
- Educational Diagnostician Certification – Texas Department of Education
- Special Education Teacher, K-12 - Texas Department of Education
Diagnostician Certification - Educational Diagnostician
Sul Ross State University
Master of Education - General And Special Education
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science - Business
University of Phoenix
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