CHRISTOPHER DELEON
Harlingen
Summary
Experienced educator with a background in classroom instruction, behavioral intervention, and educational leadership, currently serving as a Special Education Department Chair and Behavioral Support Teacher with over 10 years of classroom experience in Texas public schools. Skilled in IEP development, behavioral intervention, and compliance leadership. Known for mentoring teachers, managing behavioral units, and creating inclusive learning environments. Currently seeking to continue serving students while relocating permanently to the Rio Grande Valley to be closer to family.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Department Chair / Behavioral Unit Teacher
Corpus Christi ISD
08.2024 - Current
- Lead SPED department, supporting teachers with resources, training, and compliance.
- Provide direct instruction in a behavioral unit using individualized interventions and restorative practices.
- Facilitate ARD/IEP meetings with families, specialists, and administrators.
- Strengthened team cohesion among special education teachers, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Special Education Teacher
Medina Valley ISD
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Delivered individualized instruction aligned with student IEPs across resource and inclusion settings.
- Monitored academic and behavioral progress, implementing targeted supports.
- Collaborated with general education staff to ensure curriculum access.
Special Education Teacher
Andrews ISD
08.2011 - 05.2013
- Supported students with disabilities in academic and behavioral areas.
- Applied differentiated strategies to promote independence and success.
Special Education Teacher
Alice ISD
08.2009 - 05.2011
- Coordinated IEP meetings and collaborated with families on student needs.
- Designed interventions to improve functional and academic outcomes.
Secondary Social Studies Teacher (Grades 8–11)
San Benito CISD / Harlingen CISD / Skidmore-Tynan ISD
08.2013 - 05.2018
- Developed engaging U.S. History and World Geography lessons.
- Strengthened classroom management and collaboration skills that laid groundwork for later SPED leadership.
Various Roles: Insurance Agent, Estimator, Machine Operator
Various
08.2018 - 05.2024
- Maintained professionalism and strong work ethic while working in private industry roles outside of education.
Education
B.A. - Political Science
Texas A&M University–Kingsville
Skills
- Special Education Leadership & Compliance
- Behavioral Intervention & Crisis Prevention (CPI)
- IEP Development & Implementation
- Collaboration with Staff & Families
- Student Progress Monitoring
- Classroom observation
- Strong work ethic
- Teamwork and collaboration
Other Professional Experience
Various Roles: Insurance Agent, Estimator, Machine Operator, 01/01/18, 01/01/24, Maintained professionalism and strong work ethic while working in private industry roles outside of education.
Education Experience
- Corpus Christi ISD – Galvan Elementary, Special Education Department Chair / Behavioral Unit Teacher, 8/01/24, Present, Lead SPED department, supporting teachers with resources, training, and compliance., Provide direct instruction in a behavioral unit using individualized interventions and restorative practices., Facilitate ARD/IEP meetings with families, specialists, and administrators.
- Medina Valley ISD – Castroville, TX, Special Education Teacher, 8/1/15, 5/15/16, Delivered individualized instruction aligned with student IEPs across resource and inclusion settings., Monitored academic progress, implementing targeted supports., Collaborated with general education staff to ensure curriculum access.
- Andrews ISD – Andrews, TX, Special Education Teacher, 8/01/11, 5/29/13, Supported students with disabilities in academic areas., Applied differentiated strategies to promote independence and success.
- Alice ISD – Alice, TX, Special Education Teacher, 8/01/09, 5/24/11, Coordinated IEP meetings and collaborated with families on student needs., Designed interventions to improve functional and academic outcomes.
- San Benito CISD / Harlingen CISD / Skidmore-Tynan ISD, Secondary Social Studies Teacher (Grades 8–11), 8/01/13, 5/30/18, Developed engaging U.S. History and World Geography lessons., Strengthened classroom management and collaboration skills that laid groundwork for later SPED leadership.
Certification
Special Education (EC-12)
Social Studies(4-8) (8-12)
Timeline
Special Education Department Chair / Behavioral Unit Teacher
Corpus Christi ISD
08.2024 - Current
Various Roles: Insurance Agent, Estimator, Machine Operator
Various
08.2018 - 05.2024
Special Education Teacher
Medina Valley ISD
08.2015 - 05.2016
Secondary Social Studies Teacher (Grades 8–11)
San Benito CISD / Harlingen CISD / Skidmore-Tynan ISD
08.2013 - 05.2018
Special Education Teacher
Andrews ISD
08.2011 - 05.2013
Special Education Teacher
Alice ISD
08.2009 - 05.2011
B.A. - Political Science
Texas A&M University–Kingsville
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