Crelinda Shynett

.Dedicated and results-driven education professional with 10 years of experience in special education, known for exceptional communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to lead, train, and collaborate with diverse teams to drive student achievement and foster inclusive environments. Highly skilled in adapting complex information, managing multiple stakeholders, and implementing individualized strategies to meet unique needs—strengths that translate seamlessly to dynamic corporate settings. Seeking to leverage educational expertise, leadership capabilities, and a strong background in data-driven decision-making to contribute meaningfully in a corporate role focused on training, development, human resources, customer success, or diversity and inclusion.

• Special Education Teacher, Department Lead, Houston, TX, 12/01/22, Present, Provided educational, social, and emotional support to students with special needs., Developed individualized learning plans tailored to each student's requirements., Collaborated with families and school staff to monitor and ensure student progress., Created and implemented differentiated instructional strategies., Incorporated technology to enhance student instruction., Modeled positive behavior to foster student success., Trained and mentored new special education teachers.
• Special Education Teacher, Houston, TX, 08/01/19, 12/01/22, Created, developed, and implemented lesson plans for face-to-face and virtual instruction for second to eighth grade students with disabilities., Differentiated activities and goals to meet each student's individual needs and abilities., Achieved improvements in reading and math exams., Engaged in regular communication with parents, teachers, administrators, and various service providers to ensure student success inside and outside the classroom., Developed and implemented Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for each student and participated in Annual Review Dismissals (ARDs)., Monitored each student's ongoing progress and maintained files on each student, including pre/mid/post testing and monthly progress monitoring., Administered and facilitated state and district exams., Developed and managed long-term relationships, scheduling and conducting weekly meetings with parents, administrators, general education teachers, and other committee members.
• Administrative Assistant, CJ Rack Installation, Inc., Houston, TX, 08/01/16, 08/01/19, Managed customer files and administrative records., Updated the company website with current product specifications and availability., Provided customer service support., Proofread and edit contracts, blogs, websites, letters, and invitations., Coordinated events., Developed and wrote policy and procedure manuals., Conducted bookkeeping tasks including payroll, invoices, and tax preparation.
• Special Education Teacher, Aldine ISD, Houston, TX, 06/01/07, 05/01/11, Developed and executed lesson plans for kindergarten through fifth grade students with autism, speech impairments, dyslexia, and other learning disabilities., Tailored activities and objectives to accommodate each student's unique needs and abilities., Achieved significant improvements in reading and mathematics performance., Engaged in consistent communication with parents, educators, administrators, and various service providers to ensure student success both within and outside the classroom., Created and implemented Individual Education Programs (IEPs) for each student and participated in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee., Administered and facilitated state and district examinations., Maintained dedicated planning time with general education teachers.
• Broker Administrator Manager, Aegis Mortgage, Houston, TX, 08/01/01, 05/01/07, Conducted verification checks and approved warehouse lines for brokers., Reviewed and made decisions on broker applications., Acted as a liaison among 300 account executives, brokers, and underwriters in customer service., Researched and resolved customer issues., Organized and supervised daily activities of a team of 11 staff members., Managed weekly meetings to address issues and motivate employees., Trained employees and account executives in a structured setting., Developed procedures and policies to enhance performance., Interviewed and hired staff.

• Texas Education Agency

Special Education EC-12 (current)