DEANNA PAULUS
Houston,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
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Resource Math Teacher
Hoffman Middle School Grades 6-8
Houston, TX
08.2020 - Current
- Modified lessons to meet 15 students' academic needs based on assessment data
- Produced social emotional learning with centering circles, parent conferences, and parent visit to class
Newcomer's Teacher Grade 8
Aldine ISD, Hoffman Middle School
Houston, TX
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Modeled English language through activities involving listening speaking, reading, and writing
- Developed tactical strategies to differentiate lessons for 25 students
Certified Substitute Teacher
Sheldon ISD
Houston, TX
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Increased experience teaching elementary and middle school due to desire to change grade levels
- Established understanding of student's academic growth for Pre-K to 12th grade
Newcomer Teacher
Wisdom High School, Lee High School
Houston, TX
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Planned ELPs, with co-teacher, to help 160 students progress from Beginner to Intermediate in their TELPAS Levels
- With emphasize on kinesthetic learning, formulated daily lessons to uniquely match individual learning styles and aid student comprehension of grade level objectives.
English STAAR Review Remediation Teacher
Lee High School
Houston, TX
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Engaged students in STAAR English 1 and 2 test strategies
- Demonstrated successful essay writing format and lead students in frequent practice
Special Education Inclusion Teacher
Houston Can Academy Hobby
Houston, TX
04.2011 - 08.2014
- Ensured Special Education accommodations and modifications were utilized and practiced daily in class
- Managed caseload of 15-20 students with ARD meetings that helped identify students' expectations and improve their academic goals
Substitute Teacher (Certified)
Galena Park Channelview Sheldon Pasadena ISDs
Houston, Channelview, Pasadena, TX
08.2008 - 04.2011
- Gained educational experience part-time due to disabled husband's need for caretaker
- Practiced in 4 different districts to broaden experience
Resource English Teacher
Pasadena High School
Pasadena, TX
08.2007 - 08.2008
- Provided differentiated lessons based on students' accommodations and modifications , one period of Inclusion, and one period of co-teach Economics
- Collaborated with parents, administration, and teachers regularly to determine academic needs, progress and goals for caseload students
- Founded elementary mentorship program, where students taught 1st graders how to read
Substitute Teacher
Pasadena ISD
Houston, TX
11.2001 - 08.2007
- Maintained classroom environment by managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping
- Focused strongly on classes with 5 to 25 special education students
Home School Teacher
Self-employed
Pasadena, TX
11.1988 - 11.2001
- Formulated teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Tutored four children of different ages in grades Pre-K to 8th
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Houston Downtown
Minor In English01.2006
Skills
- Keen ability to write creatively and accurately
- Genuine interest in helping student find unique mode of learning
- Consistency in encouraging students to work towards achieving their goals
- Updated Nonviolent Intervention Training
- Organized and effective in teaching methods
- Student data management
Timeline
Resource Math Teacher
Hoffman Middle School Grades 6-8
08.2020 - Current
Newcomer's Teacher Grade 8
Aldine ISD, Hoffman Middle School
08.2019 - 08.2020
Certified Substitute Teacher
Sheldon ISD
08.2018 - 08.2019
Newcomer Teacher
Wisdom High School, Lee High School
08.2015 - 08.2018
English STAAR Review Remediation Teacher
Lee High School
08.2014 - 08.2015
Special Education Inclusion Teacher
Houston Can Academy Hobby
04.2011 - 08.2014
Substitute Teacher (Certified)
Galena Park Channelview Sheldon Pasadena ISDs
08.2008 - 04.2011
Resource English Teacher
Pasadena High School
08.2007 - 08.2008
Substitute Teacher
Pasadena ISD
11.2001 - 08.2007
Home School Teacher
Self-employed
11.1988 - 11.2001
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Houston Downtown