Crystal Bailey
Missouri City,TX
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher with 14 years of experience specializing in adaptive behavior techniques, social-emotional learning, and innovative lesson planning. Recognized for maximizing relationships with students, fostering inclusive classroom environments, and developing strategies that support students with diverse learning needs. Now seeking a leadership role in behavior management to utilize expertise in creating impactful interventions and driving positive behavioral outcomes in educational settings.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Team Lead
Sheldon ISD
08.2023 - Current
- Facilitated IEP meetings by using family-centered, strength-based approach.
- Collaborated with teachers to conduct behavioral assessments and intervention plans for 30 students.
- Coached and observed 10 teachers to improve teaching techniques and behavioral strategies
- Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
Resource Teacher
Whispering Pines Elementary
10.2019 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with students with multiple degrees of special needs to accomplish various tasks.
- Facilitated differentiated instruction by providing a variety of resources tailored to meet each student''s unique needs and abilities.
- Provided support for struggling students through targeted one-on-one instruction, improving overall class performance.
- Case manager to 15 special education students
Resource/ Inclusion Teacher
Frost Elementary School
2017 - 06.2018
- Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area
- Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation for 27 students
- Implemented effective behavior management plans, resulting in fewer disruptions and increased focus on learning tasks.
- Strengthened relationships with parents, students, and colleagues by maintaining open communication channels and participating in school events.
Autism Specialist
Humble ISD
08.2010 - 05.2016
- Create individualized calming strategies for students
- Advised educators on classroom accommodations and modifications to support inclusive learning environments for 6 students with autism spectrum disorders.
- Led workshops and presentations on autism-related topics, increasing community awareness and understanding of the disorder.
Education
Master of Arts - Psychology
Houston Christian University
Houston, TX05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, Texas05.2004
Skills
- Autism Spectrum Awareness
- Behavior management systems
- Patient
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Showing empathy with students
- Adapting instructional materials and methods to suit the needs of individual students
- Ability to define a problem, collect data, establish facts and then draw valid conclusions
Certification
EC-12 Special Education 2010
Timeline
Special Education Team Lead
Sheldon ISD
08.2023 - Current
Resource Teacher
Whispering Pines Elementary
10.2019 - 05.2022
Autism Specialist
Humble ISD
08.2010 - 05.2016
Resource/ Inclusion Teacher
Frost Elementary School
2017 - 06.2018
Master of Arts - Psychology
Houston Christian University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Prairie View A&M University
EC-12 Special Education 2010
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