Denise Burson
Schertz,TX
Summary
Compassionate special education instructional assistant with a strong focus on IEP implementation and student progress. Committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that promotes academic success. Willing to work alone or as part of a team.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Instructional Assistant
SCUCISD
Cibolo, TX
09.2025 - Current
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Supported classroom management by maintaining a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Adapted instructional materials to meet the specific requirements of students with disabilities.
- Collaborated with special education staff to identify and address student challenges effectively.
- Monitored student progress and reported observations to facilitate ongoing assessments and adjustments.
- Facilitated communication between students, teachers, and parents regarding academic performance and support services.
- Monitored student performance through ongoing assessment and data collection, adjusting instruction as needed for optimal growth.
Job Coach
SCUCISD
Cibolo, TX
07.2024 - 09.2025
- Developed individualized employment plans to assist students in achieving career goals.
- Conducted skills assessments to identify strengths and areas for improvement in job readiness.
- Provided training on interview techniques and resume building to enhance student confidence.
- Collaborated with employers to create job opportunities for program participants.
- Monitored students progress and adjusted support strategies based on feedback and outcomes.
- Engaged with community resources to connect students with additional support services.
- Monitored students progress and adjusted job coaching strategies to meet needs and navigate challenges.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community resources to support job coaching.
- Offered ongoing support to students throughout their job search process, leading to increased levels of motivation and selfconfidence.
ARD Clerk
SCUCISD
Cibolo, TX
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Managed student records and documentation, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with regulations.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated communication between parents and staff.
- Assisted in maintaining that students ARDs were scheduled on time to stay in compliance.
- Greeted and interacted with parents/students to provide information, answer questions.
Inventory Control Specialist
Reece Supply
San Antonio, TX
09.2018 - 10.2023
- Managed inventory audits to ensure accuracy and compliance with company standards.
- Developed and implemented efficient inventory tracking processes using scanners.
- Analyzed stock levels to optimize inventory turnover and reduce excess waste.
- Trained new staff on best practices for inventory control and system usage.
- Collaborated with procurement to forecast demand and adjust stock accordingly.
- Identified discrepancies in inventory records, initiating corrective actions to resolve issues.
- Conducted regular cycle counts, ensuring data integrity and timely reporting of results.
- Conducted periodic cycle counts to verify inventory accuracy, identifying discrepancies early on to mitigate potential issues.
- Completed physical inventory counts yearly.
- Audited and corrected discrepancies in inventory numbers.
- Completed daily cycle counts to maintain accuracy of records.
- Managed inventory control for high-volume warehouses with accurate, timely stock replenishment.
- Verified incoming products and checked delivery totals to keep system records current and accurate.
- Reviewed merchandise, and tracked paperwork.
- Trained new employees on inventory, cycle counts, receiving and shipping.
- Improved stock visibility by maintaining up-to-date records of product locations within the warehouse, enabling quicker retrieval times.
- Built strong vendor relationships for timely goods and materials deliveries.
- Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
- Facilitated communication between departments regarding inventory-related matters, promoting a collaborative approach to problemsolving.
- Identified obsolete or slow-moving items in the warehouse for liquidation, helping free up valuable storage space for more profitable products.
- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
- Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.
- Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 10+ pallets per day.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Factored shipping procedures, rates and routes in making determinations on best shipping methods for materials.
- Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Buisness
Southern Careers Institute
TX01-1996
High School Diploma -
Karnes City High School
Karnes City, TX05-1995
Skills
- Data collection
- IEP implementation
- Student supervision
- IEP compliance
- Classroom organization
- Warehouse operations
- Maintaining stock levels
- Handheld scanner operation
- Inventory optimization
- Shipping and receiving
- Purchase order management
- Discrepancy resolution
- Report preparation
- Order picking
- Shipment verification
- Stock control
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Special Education Instructional Assistant
SCUCISD
09.2025 - Current
Job Coach
SCUCISD
07.2024 - 09.2025
ARD Clerk
SCUCISD
10.2023 - 05.2024
Inventory Control Specialist
Reece Supply
09.2018 - 10.2023
Graduate Certificate - Buisness
Southern Careers Institute
High School Diploma -
Karnes City High School