Darin Hale
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic education leader with extensive experience, specializing in special education strategies and individualized education plans. Proven ability to enhance student outcomes through effective communication and collaboration. Skilled in legal research and facilitation techniques, driving compliance and fostering inclusive learning environments. Committed to empowering diverse learners and achieving educational excellence.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ARD Facilitator
Pasadena ISD
Pasadena, TX
07.2023 - Current
Supplementer
Ernie Smith And Sons Roofing
Manvel, TX
11.2019 - Current
18+ Special Education Teacher
YES Prep
Houston, TX
07.2020 - 07.2023
Compliance Specialist
YES Prep Brays Oaks
Houston, TX
08.2019 - 07.2020
Elementary Special Education Resource Math/Inclusion Teacher
Texas City ISD - Manuel Guajardo, Jr. Elementary School
Texas City, TX
08.2018 - 07.2019
Project Manager
Ashley Construction
Pearland, TX
06.2016 - 07.2018
Special Education - Support Facilitator (Inclusion)
Pasadena ISD - South Houston High School
South Houston, Texas
10.2011 - 01.2017
ARD Facilitator
Pearland ISD - ESC Special Programs
Pearland, Texas
08.2010 - 09.2011
Unit Principal
Windham School District
Huntsville, Texas
07.2008 - 07.2010
Junior High Principal
Leon ISD - Leon Junior High
Jewett, Texas
07.2006 - 07.2008
Elementary Assistant Principal/Special Education
Calvert ISD - W.D. Spigner Elementary
Calvert, Texas
07.2002 - 07.2006
Special Programs Director
The Brazos School
Bryan, Texas
08.1998 - 07.2002
High School Special Education Co-Teacher
Bryan ISD - Bryan High School
Bryan, Texas
08.1998 - 07.2002
Education
M.Ed. - Education Administration
Texas A&M College Station
College Station, Texas01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Development
Texas A&M College Station
College Station, Texas01.1997
Skills
- Facilitation techniques
- Special education strategies
- Individualized education plans
- Effective communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Legal research
- Multitasking
Certification
- Texas Generic Special Education certification (PK-12)
- Texas Vocational Agriculture certification (6-12)
- Texas Principal certification (EC-12)
- Professional Development Appraisal System certification
- Instructional Leadership certification
- Career Investigations/Studies certification
- Vocational Horticulture certification
- Work-Based Learning certification
Community Involvement
Deer Park Girls Softball Association - Manager/Head Coach - Spring 2026
South Belt Summer Softball - Manager/Head Coach Summer 2025 - Fall 2025
Deer Park Softball - Manager/Head Coach 2023-2024
Pasadena Girls Softball Association - Manager/Head Coach 2020-2023
Pasadena Girls Softball Board Member (League Commissioner) 2020-2023
South Belt Girls Softball Association - Manager/Head Coach 2019
Pearland Girls Softball Association Manager/Head Coach 2015-2018
Pearland Girls Softball Board Member (Tball-8u Director) 2017-2019
2016 Pearland All Stars Manager/Head Coach - State appearance
2017 Pearland All Stars Manager/Head Coach - State appearance
2021 Pasadena All Stars Manager/Head Coach - State appearance
2022 Pasadena All Stars Manager/Head Coach - State appearance
2023 Select Assistant Coach - USSSA State Champion
Timeline
ARD Facilitator
Pasadena ISD
07.2023 - Current
18+ Special Education Teacher
YES Prep
07.2020 - 07.2023
Supplementer
Ernie Smith And Sons Roofing
11.2019 - Current
Compliance Specialist
YES Prep Brays Oaks
08.2019 - 07.2020
Elementary Special Education Resource Math/Inclusion Teacher
Texas City ISD - Manuel Guajardo, Jr. Elementary School
08.2018 - 07.2019
Project Manager
Ashley Construction
06.2016 - 07.2018
Special Education - Support Facilitator (Inclusion)
Pasadena ISD - South Houston High School
10.2011 - 01.2017
ARD Facilitator
Pearland ISD - ESC Special Programs
08.2010 - 09.2011
Unit Principal
Windham School District
07.2008 - 07.2010
Junior High Principal
Leon ISD - Leon Junior High
07.2006 - 07.2008
Elementary Assistant Principal/Special Education
Calvert ISD - W.D. Spigner Elementary
07.2002 - 07.2006
Special Programs Director
The Brazos School
08.1998 - 07.2002
High School Special Education Co-Teacher
Bryan ISD - Bryan High School
08.1998 - 07.2002
M.Ed. - Education Administration
Texas A&M College Station
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Development
Texas A&M College Station