Daniellie Gutierrez
Behavior Specialist
Edinburg,TX
Summary
Dedicated and highly skilled Behavior Specialist with 7+ years of experience in Special Education, behavioral intervention, student support, and staff collaboration across multiple campuses. Expertise in implementing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), facilitating ARD meetings, and progress monitoring to ensure compliance and student growth. Proven success in designing data-driven behavior systems, training staff in proactive classroom management, and fostering safe, inclusive environments. Recognized for leadership in turnaround settings and ability to mentor teachers, lead crisis response, and build collaborative relationships with administrators, parents, and multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Specialist
SICD
06.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior intervention plans to support diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with educators and families to create supportive learning environments for students with behavioral challenges.
- Trained staff on behavior management techniques, enhancing overall classroom dynamics and student engagement.
- Conducted assessments to identify behavioral concerns and recommended appropriate interventions based on findings.
Special Education Teacher Reading and History
Legacy Middle School, East Central ISD
07.2024 - Current
- Delivered individualized instruction in Reading, RLA, and History based on IEP goals and TEKS standards.
- Progress-monitored goals through data collection and formative assessments.
- Participated in all PLCs and lesson rehearsals for curriculum alignment with general education.
- Provided inclusion support, pull-outs, and content mastery for students across grade levels.
- Participated in lesson planning and small group instruction.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
Special Education Teacher - Inclusion/ Resource
IDEA Mesa Hills Academy
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Facilitated ARD meetings and developed compliant, student-centered IEPs.
- Implemented small-group CSI instruction, tracked progress, and aligned goals with STAAR.
- Delivered co-teaching, inclusion, and pull-out instruction.
- Participated in lesson planning and small group instruction.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Special Education Teacher RISE (Life Skills Self-Contained)
IDEA Horizon Vista Academy
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Led a RISE life skills classroom serving students with significant disabilities.
- Served as a mentor to new teacher, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Served as Teacher of Record for two classes due to staff turnover and maintained full compliance.
- Earned Level 4 (Advanced High Performance) teacher rating.
- Participated in lesson planning and small group instruction.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Taught in multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Special Education Teacher Inclusion/ Resource
IDEA Eastside College Prep
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Served as a 1:1 teacher for student with legal mandates; met regularly with the family’s legal advocate.
- Maintained all documentation in legal compliance.
- Delivered individualized academic instruction, conducted ARD meetings, and monitored IEP goals.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Advocated for rights and needs of students with special education requirements, ensuring access to appropriate resources and accommodations.
Special Education RISE Lifeskills Co-Teacher
IDEA Los Encinos
07.2019 - 08.2021
- Supported life skills students in a self-contained setting.
- Monitored IEP goals and collaborated with general ed teachers for inclusive learning.
- Participated in lesson planning and small group instruction.
- Boosted parent-teacher collaboration by maintaining open lines of communication and conducting regular meetings to discuss student progress.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Education
M.Ed. - Applied Behavior Analysis
Arizona State University
Master of Education - Special Education
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
04.2021
Bachelors of Art - Mexican American Studies
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
05.2020
Skills
- IEP Development & ARD Facilitation
- Progress Monitoring & Data Collection
- Inclusion & Co-Teaching Pull-Out Services Parallel Teaching
- Behavioral Support & Life Skills Instruction (RISE)
- Curriculum Alignment with General Education via PLC Participation
- Microsoft Office Suite Eduphoria PowerSchool eSped
Certification
- State board for educator certification- Special Education EC-12
- PPR Exam – Passed
- SPED Content Exam EC–12 – Passed
- STR & EC–6 Core Exams – Enrolled
- Alternative Certification Program: South Texas Transition to Teaching (SOTEX)
LNGG
Spanish
English
Timeline
Behavior Specialist
SICD
06.2025 - Current
Special Education Teacher Reading and History
Legacy Middle School, East Central ISD
07.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher - Inclusion/ Resource
IDEA Mesa Hills Academy
08.2023 - 06.2024
Special Education Teacher RISE (Life Skills Self-Contained)
IDEA Horizon Vista Academy
08.2022 - 06.2023
Special Education Teacher Inclusion/ Resource
IDEA Eastside College Prep
08.2021 - 07.2022
Special Education RISE Lifeskills Co-Teacher
IDEA Los Encinos
07.2019 - 08.2021
Master of Education - Special Education
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Bachelors of Art - Mexican American Studies
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
M.Ed. - Applied Behavior Analysis
Arizona State University
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