Christen Purifoy
Round Rock
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a special education teaching position. Ready to support the team achieve academic and social goals for students with Individualized Education Plans (IEP).
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Texas State Residency Program
Pioneer Crossing Elementary
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Worked with cooperating teachers to design an individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic and social needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Field Experience, Life Skills
Hays High School
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Led morning meeting routine for the classroom throughout the field experience.
- Created multiple math lessons for the students to do during the morning routine.
- Modeled and utilized manipulative as needed.
- Provide positive feedback while working with students.
- Assisted students as needed with academics or social needs.
Counselor/Site Team Leader~Adaptive Camp
YMCA Of Greater Williamson County
05.2019 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with other counselors to create engaging activities for students with different disabilities, ages 5 to 22 years old.
- Developed engaging lessons for students.
- Assisted students with activities and on field trips.
- Communicated with parents in a professional manner.
Substitute
Scoot Education
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Repeatedly requested as a substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Education - Special Education
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX12-2024
Skills
- Flexibility
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Differentiated Instruction
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Parent Communication
- Lesson Planning
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Excellent classroom management
- Motivating students
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Growth Mindset
Accomplishments
- Dean's List: 5 Semesters
- Inductee: National Honor Society
Affiliations
- Proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Organization
Timeline
Texas State Residency Program
Pioneer Crossing Elementary
01.2024 - 12.2024
Field Experience, Life Skills
Hays High School
08.2023 - 12.2023
Substitute
Scoot Education
08.2022 - 01.2023
Counselor/Site Team Leader~Adaptive Camp
YMCA Of Greater Williamson County
05.2019 - 08.2022
Bachelors of Science in Education - Special Education
Texas State University
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