Deme Grissom
Greenville,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education ARD Chair
Greenville ISD. Soliant
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Served as a liaison between school administration and district-level personnel, facilitating communication regarding special education policies and initiatives.
- Facilitated communication among general educators, related service providers, and families about student needs, progress, and goals.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Second Grade Virtual Teacher
Proximity Learning
01.2021 - 05.2024
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
Special Education Teacher
Forney ISD
08.2013 - 05.2021
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for the successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Education
Master of Science - General Education & Educational Administration
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
Univeristy of Houston
Houston, United States05.2004
Skills
- Individualized Education Plan Development
- Parent Communication
- Collaborative Leadership
- Special Education Law
Certification
- Certified EC-12th Special Education. TX
- EC-4th ESL. TX
- General Education. VA
- Special Education. AZ
- Special Education. CA
Timeline
Special Education ARD Chair
Greenville ISD. Soliant
11.2023 - 05.2024
Second Grade Virtual Teacher
Proximity Learning
01.2021 - 05.2024
Special Education Teacher
Forney ISD
08.2013 - 05.2021
Master of Science - General Education & Educational Administration
Texas Woman's University
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
Univeristy of Houston