Deborah Renee Stewart
Longview
Summary
Educational Diagnostician specializing in early childhood assessments and individualized education plans. Known for strong collaboration and behavior management skills, driving measurable improvements in student engagement and learning success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Diagnostician
Hallsville Independent School District
Hallsville, TX
08.2014 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments for Early Childhood Special Education through 4th grade to identify students' educational needs and learning disabilities.
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans (IEPs) in collaboration with educators and parents.
- Facilitated monthly training meetings for all of the Structured Learning/ LifeSkills teachers, including the Early Childhood Special Education teachers. These meetings focused on developing and implementing visuals, visual schedules, social stories for the classroom as well as work through goal writing, and strategies for teaching children with low incidence special needs.
- Analyzed assessment data to inform instructional strategies and improve student outcomes.
Special Education LifeSkills Teacher
Hallsville Independent School District
Hallsville, TX
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies for 1st and 2nd graders to meet diverse learning needs of children with low incidence disabilities.
- Monitored student progress through assessments, providing timely feedback to support academic growth.
- Implemented field trips that focused on functional independence and social skill building.
Educational Diagnostician
Azleway Charter School
Chapel Hill, TX
12.2011 - 05.2013
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify student learning needs and develop individualized education plans.
- Collaborated with educators and foster/adoptive parents to implement effective intervention strategies for diverse learners.
- Analyzed assessment data to inform instructional practices and enhance student outcomes across grade levels.
- Improved student success rates by identifying specific learning challenges and creating targeted intervention strategies.
Educational Diagnostician
Marshall Independent School District
Marshall, TX
08.2010 - 06.2011
- Deployed various assessment instruments and techniques to assist in identifying students eligible for special education services.
- Supported educators in modifying curriculum and instructional methods, ensuring accessibility for all students.
- Mentored the LifeSkills teachers in the district, set up trainings, helped with room set-up, visual schedules, and lesson plans.
Special Education Lifeskills Teacher
Hallsville Independent School District
Hallsville, TX
08.2006 - 05.2010
- Developed engaging lesson plans that included Community Based Instruction aligned with state curriculum standards.
- Implemented diverse instructional strategies to accommodate various learning styles for high school students with low incidence disabilities.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the implementation of a classroom business that taught students social skills, money handling skills, basic cooking skills, and communication skills.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
The University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX12-2010
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX12-1996
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Kilgore College
Kilgore, TX05-1994
Skills
- Assessment interpretation
- Low Incidence Disabilities
- Early Childhood Assessments
- Collaboration with Early Childhood Intervention
- Collaboration with Head Start
- Early intervention strategies
- Assessment for Specific Learning Disabilities
- Collaborative Problem-solving
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Instructional strategies
- Behavior management techniques
- Individualized education plan development
- Intellectual disability assessment
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Team leadership
- Privacy and confidentiality
Accomplishments
- Facilitated and collaborated with the Early Childhood Special Education Teachers and Lifeskills Teachers to develop best practices for the classroom.
- Helped train teachers on the Lifeskills curriculum for the district.
- Helped support the Lifeskills teachers by visiting the classrooms and helping with classroom organization, setup, and visuals.
Certification
- Educational Diagnostician Certification, December 2010
- Generic Special Education Teacher Certification Pre-K-12
Timeline
Educational Diagnostician
Hallsville Independent School District
08.2014 - Current
Special Education LifeSkills Teacher
Hallsville Independent School District
08.2013 - 05.2014
Educational Diagnostician
Azleway Charter School
12.2011 - 05.2013
Educational Diagnostician
Marshall Independent School District
08.2010 - 06.2011
Special Education Lifeskills Teacher
Hallsville Independent School District
08.2006 - 05.2010
Master of Arts - Education
The University of Texas At Tyler
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Texas Tech University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Kilgore College