Craig S. Peterson
El Paso,TX
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience with the Ysleta Independent School District, excelling in individualized education programs and effective communication.
Demonstrated success in enhancing student eligibility for special services through innovative assessment administration and fostering team collaboration. Skilled in crafting and managing IEPs, ensuring compliance and improving educational outcomes.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Diagnostician
Ysleta Independent School District
08.2016 - 12.2022
- Selected, administered and interpreted appropriate formal and informal assessments and evaluations.
- Deployed various assessment instruments and techniques to assist in identifying students eligible for special education services.
- Applied knowledge of ethnic, linguistic, cultural and socioeconomic diversity for evaluation, planning, and instruction.
Employee Relations Coordinator
Ysleta Independent School District
04.2013 - 07.2016
- Promoted employee welfare by maintaining proper protocols throughout investigations and disciplinary procedures.
- Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff and administrators.
- Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
- Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior.
Educational Diagnostician
Ysleta Independent School District
08.2001 - 04.2013
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- 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.
Special Education Teacher
Ysleta Independent School District
07.1995 - 08.2001
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- 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.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Diagnostician
Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX08.2001
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Management
Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX06.1984
Skills
- Individualized education programs
- Data interpretation
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Interpersonal skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Problem-solving abilities
- Report writing
- IEP compliance
- IEP planning
- Organizational skills
- Assessment administration
- Problem solving techniques
Timeline
Educational Diagnostician
Ysleta Independent School District
08.2016 - 12.2022
Employee Relations Coordinator
Ysleta Independent School District
04.2013 - 07.2016
Educational Diagnostician
Ysleta Independent School District
08.2001 - 04.2013
Special Education Teacher
Ysleta Independent School District
07.1995 - 08.2001
Master of Education - Educational Diagnostician
Sul Ross State University
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Management
Sul Ross State University
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