DEBORAH SHOULDERS
Texhoma
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher with expertise in individualized education plans, curriculum adaptation, and student assessment. Committed to fostering student growth through differentiated instruction and strong parent communication.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Texhoma ISD
Texhoma
08.2024 - 08.2026
- Designed individualized education plans to address diverse student needs and support academic growth.
- Coordinated communication among students, parents, and educational professionals to ensure effective collaboration and support.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Assessed student performance and delivered actionable feedback to parents to inform their child's educational progress.
- Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
- Attended parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Utilized technology resources such as online programs and assistive devices.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Developed individualized intervention plans for students with dyslexia.
- Collaborated with speech therapists and occupational therapists to support student needs.
- Communicated regularly with parents about their child's progress toward meeting established goals.
- Developed and implemented IEPs for students with dyslexia, in accordance with district policies.
- Provided individual and small group instruction to students with dyslexia, using evidence-based strategies.
- Created lesson plans focused on phonological awareness, decoding, encoding, fluency, comprehension, and written expression skills.
- Facilitated student operation of augmented communication devices.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts, and phone calls.
- Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Texhoma ISD
Texhoma
01.1998 - 08.2026
- Designed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and needs.
- Developed lesson plans to introduce concepts in language arts, mathematics, science and social studies.
- Implemented classroom management strategies that enhanced student engagement and behavior.
- Assessed student performance through diverse evaluation methods, informing tailored instructional approaches.
- Conducted regular assessments of student performance and provided feedback to students and parents.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student progress and support strategies.
- Adapted content materials to meet individual student abilities, promoting inclusive learning.
- Observed student behavior and applied appropriate interventions.
Education
MBA - Educational Administration
WTAMU
Canyon, TX05-2005
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
OPSU
Goodwell, OK05-1998
Skills
- Individual education plans
- Differentiated instruction
- Curriculum modification
- Student assessment
- Assistive technology
- Classroom management
I enjoy teaching and love children.
- Watching children learn and master new academics is an amazing feeling. I want to help children grow to become the best individual they can be both in academics and life skills.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Texhoma ISD
08.2024 - 08.2026
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Texhoma ISD
01.1998 - 08.2026
MBA - Educational Administration
WTAMU
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
OPSU