Codi Lucenti
Rosharon,TX
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Alvin Independent School District, skilled in IEP implementation and conflict resolution. Adept at fostering student engagement and building strong relationships, I excel in developing individualized lesson plans that enhance cognitive and behavioral development, ensuring all students achieve their learning objectives.
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Alvin Independent School District
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
Freelance Makeup Artist
Jentry Kelley Cosmetics
01.2019 - Current
- Scheduled onsite and offsite makeup appointments for clientele.
- Kept up-to-date with style industry standards, trends, and techniques to provide optimal aesthetics services to every client.
- Taught makeup classes, helping students gain in-depth knowledge of various products and uses.
- Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
- Used social media platforms to promote salon and services.
Special Education Teacher
Clear Creek ISD
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Engineering Technician
Rosetta Resources
05.2010 - 07.2016
- Completed projects by effectively applying engineering, technical, and maintenance procedures.
- Performed work according to project schedules and high quality standards.
- Trained new system users and employees in classroom type sessions to promote useful system knowledge and operations expertise.
- Assisted with design and implementation of new engineering processes and procedures to optimize productivity.
- Provided technical support for engineering projects to support accuracy and deadline management.
- Collaborated with customers to gather requirements, provide project updates, and develop successful resolutions to diverse problems.
- Produced reports outlining key information at each project stage.
- Wrote reports detailing key data before, during, and after projects.
- Verified and corrected calculations for design accuracy.
Behavior Support Teacher
Spring ISD
08.2007 - 07.2010
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
Behavior Teacher
Cy Fair Independent School District
08.2005 - 08.2007
- Engaged with students on consistent basis by verbally and non-verbally interacting during structured and unstructured activities.
- Completed monthly progress notes and report cards.
- Demonstrated consistent use of reflective listening and conflict resolution techniques to support development of coping skills.
- Worked with related services such as counselors and occupational and speech therapists to develop individual interventions and strategies to support academic achievement.
- Developed intervention plans based on established guidelines and individual needs.
- Improved behaviors through modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies.
- Collaborated with supervisors to update content area curriculum and design new course offerings.
- Met with teachers to establish goals for students in intervention program.
Behavior Teacher
Midland ISD
11.2004 - 08.2005
- Engaged with students on consistent basis by verbally and non-verbally interacting during structured and unstructured activities.
- Demonstrated consistent use of reflective listening and conflict resolution techniques to support development of coping skills.
- Worked with related services such as counselors and occupational and speech therapists to develop individual interventions and strategies to support academic achievement.
- Collaborated with supervisors to update content area curriculum and design new course offerings.
- Improved behaviors through modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies.
- Developed intervention plans based on established guidelines and individual needs.
- Met with teachers to establish goals for students in intervention program.
- Completed observations of students in classroom and social situations.
- Maintained records of ongoing assessments and documentation of updates.
- Helped students build skills to navigate typical academic and social situations.
- Mediated conflicts through structured sessions.
Autism Teacher
Dickinson ISD
01.2002 - 11.2004
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
Education
Ph.D. - Educational Administration
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2027
Masters of Educational Administration -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ09-2024
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Houston- Clear Lake
Clear Lake TX01-2002
Skills
- Excellent classroom management
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Non-violent crisis intervention
- Data collection
- Paraprofessional oversight
- Mentor Teacher
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Evidence-based assessment
- Scheduling proficiency
- Small group instruction
- Lesson planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
Certification
EC- 6 Generalist
4-8 Generalist
ESL
EC- 12 Special Education
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Alvin Independent School District
08.2022 - Current
Freelance Makeup Artist
Jentry Kelley Cosmetics
01.2019 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Clear Creek ISD
08.2016 - 08.2018
Engineering Technician
Rosetta Resources
05.2010 - 07.2016
Behavior Support Teacher
Spring ISD
08.2007 - 07.2010
Behavior Teacher
Cy Fair Independent School District
08.2005 - 08.2007
Behavior Teacher
Midland ISD
11.2004 - 08.2005
Autism Teacher
Dickinson ISD
01.2002 - 11.2004
Ph.D. - Educational Administration
Grand Canyon University
Masters of Educational Administration -
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Houston- Clear Lake
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