Danielle L. Edwards
Spring,TX
Summary
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
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Access Teacher
Klein Independent School District
08.2023 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student learning and participation for 11 students.
- Implemented diverse teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles and needs of students for grades K-3.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management techniques and conflict resolution skills.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that promote critical thinking and teamwork among students
- Formulated all IEP's and created goals for students that align with their specific academic deficits.
- Effective progress monitoring strategies and techniques that promote student growth.
- Strong ability to provide structure and consistency to a special needs classroom.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Special Education Teacher
Idea Public Schools Spears Campus
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Expert knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP).
- Highly skilled knowledge in instructing students and managing their behavior.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Trained and knowledgeable in progress monitoring of special education students.
- Expert knowledge in creating and implementing IEP goals for all students.
- Instructor for kinder - fifth grade with a caseload of 15+.
- In class support instruction for Reading, Writing, Math, Science and behavior support.
- Created special education service support schedule.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Expert knowledge in using ESTAR special education operating system.
Case Teacher
Spring ISD
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Managed caseload of 11 students with mental illness and intellectual or physical disabilities.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to de-escalate situations.
- Taught Math, Science, Language Arts and Social Sciences in self-contained special needs classroom for middle school scholars.
- Created and managed IEP's to define student learning objectives and educational strategies.
- Proficient in leading Admission, Review, Dismissal meetings.
Substitute Teacher
Spring ISD
04.2017 - 05.2019
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
Substitute Teacher
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
10.2014 - 05.2017
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Substitute Teacher
Aldine ISD
08.2009 - 05.2012
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Special Education Teacher
Houston ISD
08.2007 - 02.2008
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
Internship Student
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee
01.2007 - 05.2007
- Helped with administrative support, including managing incoming calls, coordinating files and sorting mail.
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
Education
Masters - Special Education
Walden University, College of Education
04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Houston-Downtown, College of Social Sciences
Houston, Texas12.2007
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Elementary School Education
- Middle School Education
- SHARS
- 504 Program
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook
- Classroom Management
- Small Group and Individual Instruction
- TELPAS ALT
- STAAR ALT - 2 Administration
- STAAR Online Administration
Certification
- Special Education EC - 12 2/22/2021 - 7/31/2026
- English As A Second Language 6/22/2021 - 7/31/2026
Timeline
Access Teacher
Klein Independent School District
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Idea Public Schools Spears Campus
08.2021 - 06.2023
Case Teacher
Spring ISD
08.2019 - 06.2021
Substitute Teacher
Spring ISD
04.2017 - 05.2019
Substitute Teacher
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
10.2014 - 05.2017
Substitute Teacher
Aldine ISD
08.2009 - 05.2012
Special Education Teacher
Houston ISD
08.2007 - 02.2008
Internship Student
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee
01.2007 - 05.2007
Masters - Special Education
Walden University, College of Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Houston-Downtown, College of Social Sciences