Cheri Salbeck
Trinity
Summary
Educational diagnostician working at the elementary, junior high, and senior high school levels with experience in the assessment and evaluation of students with learning difficulties. Multi-disciplinary team member utilizing skills and areas of expertise to make the best decisions for students with learning differences.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ARD Facilitator/Educational Diagnostician
Trinity Independent School District
08.2022 - Current
- Select and administer assessments and observations to evaluate the intellectual and educational functioning of referred students and to determine if students meet criteria for specified conditions according to federal and state regulations
- Complete and/or coordinate Full Individual Evaluation reports in accordance with federal and state regulations and district policy
- Provide campus based staff development training to assist school personnel in identification and understanding of students with disabilities
- Assist classroom teachers with the implementation of IEP's
- Consult with parents concerning the interpretation of assessment data and the educational needs of their student
- Conduct Admission, Review and Dismissal Committee meetings in compliance with federal and state regulations and district policy
- Assist classroom teachers with the implementation of IEPs
- Assist the Director with departmental compliance duties and organization of departmental staff and parent events.
Special Education Teacher/Team Leader
Trinity Independent School District
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Ensure that paper work is accurately completed at ARD/IEP meetings
- Consult with teachers, parents, and other members on the child's progress
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Hosted departmental-wide campus meetings to communicate necessary information/staffing needs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX05.2013
High School Diploma -
Round Rock High School
Round Rock, TX05.2003
Skills
Conduct evaluations consistent with the requirements of laws, rules, and regulations
Use various types of assessment and evaluation procedures appropriately to identify students with disabilities
Facilitate ARD/IEP meetings and ensure paperwork is complete
Use appropriate communication skills to report and interpret assessment and evaluation results
Collaborate with families and other professionals in the assessment and evaluation of individuals with disabilities
Assist teachers with individualized instruction, modifications, strategies, and behavior management, etc
Certification
Educational Diagnostician (Grades PK-12)
Generic Special Education (Grades PK-12)
Timeline
ARD Facilitator/Educational Diagnostician
Trinity Independent School District
08.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher/Team Leader
Trinity Independent School District
08.2019 - 08.2022
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Sam Houston State University
High School Diploma -
Round Rock High School
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