Desiree Cvek
Nolanville
Summary
Experienced Special Education Teacher with Killeen ISD skilled in developing, writing, and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) and fostering team collaboration between special education teachers and general education teachers. Provided differentiated instruction, accommodations and modifications, and effective classroom management to aid in students success in the general education curriculum. Assisted with behavioral issues and calming strategies for students.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher Resource Inclusion
Killeen ISD
Mountain View Elementary, Harker Heights, TX
08.2020 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher (ECSE)
Killeen ISD
Mountain View Elementary, Harker Heights, TX
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication and increased parental involvement in their child''s education.
- Implemented individualized learning plans for students with special needs, promoting academic growth and success.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent routines and procedures.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
Special Education Instructional Aide
Killeen ISD
Mountain View Elementary, Harker Heights, TX
03.2017 - 05.2019
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
- Collaborated with teachers to help with classroom and workload management.
- Monitored classroom to observe students' progress in developing skills as well as manage distracting or inappropriate behavior.
- Enhanced student learning by implementing individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Promoted social-emotional growth by teaching self-regulation techniques and facilitating peer interactions among students.
- Supported students during transition periods between activities, reducing anxiety and ensuring smooth transitions throughout the day.
- Supported teachers in creating inclusive classroom environments, fostering understanding and empathy among all students.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
- Facilitated administration and scoring of standardized tests and assessments to draw meaningful data regarding learning and growth.
Long Term Special Education Substitute Aide (ECSE)
Killeen ISD
Mountain View Elementary, Harker Heights, TX
10.2016 - 03.2017
- Promoted a positive classroom atmosphere by modeling respect, empathy, and understanding towards all students regardless of ability or background.
- Provided differentiated instruction that addressed diverse learning styles, abilities, and cultural backgrounds of students.
- Collaborated with special education team members to effectively address the various needs of students.
- Utilized assistive technology tools when appropriate to facilitate student access to curriculum materials and enhance engagement in lessons.
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating individualized education plans and tailored teaching methods.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Observed and monitored children's activities.
- Supported children's development by encouraging teamwork and understanding of others.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Texas A&M University
College Station05-2002
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans ieps
- Small group instruction
- Co-teaching experience
- Lesson planning
- Collaborative teamwork
- Group and individual instruction
- De-escalation techniques
- Special education
- Parent communications
- Trained in CPI
- Behavior intervention plans
- Curriculum adjustments
- Emotional support
- Data collection
- IEP implementation
- Autism spectrum
- IEP and BIP implementation
- IEP development
Certification
- Core Subjects EC-6
- Special Education Certification
Timeline
Special Education Teacher Resource Inclusion
Killeen ISD
08.2020 - Current
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher (ECSE)
Killeen ISD
08.2019 - 05.2020
Special Education Instructional Aide
Killeen ISD
03.2017 - 05.2019
Long Term Special Education Substitute Aide (ECSE)
Killeen ISD
10.2016 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Texas A&M University