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Detra Green-Barefield

Grand Prairie,TX

Summary

Experienced and dynamic Special Education Teacher with a strong background in developing, implementing IEPs and promoting cognitive growth. Demonstrated success in creating personalized lesson plans that boost student engagement and encourage active participation in learning. Proficient in data tracking and parent communication, fostering strong collaboration to support student achievement.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Manara Academy STEM
05.2024 - Current
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.

Middle School Special Education Teacher

Advantage Academy/Village Tech Schools
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
  • Designed and implemented Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students with special needs.

High School Special Education Teacher

Faith Family Academy Charter School
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Generated long-term action plans to help struggling students succeed academically.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
  • Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.

Special Education Teacher

Dallas Independent School District, DISD
08.2017 - 07.2022
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
  • Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
  • Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
  • Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

LeTourneau University
Longview, TX

Skills

  • IEP and BIP Development/Implementation
  • Cognitive and behavioral development
  • Data management
  • Small Group and individual instruction
  • Parent communications
  • Transition planning
  • Paraprofessional oversight
  • ARD Facilitator

Certification

Certified Special Education Teacher

Licensed Driver's Education Teacher

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Manara Academy STEM
05.2024 - Current

Middle School Special Education Teacher

Advantage Academy/Village Tech Schools
08.2023 - 05.2024

High School Special Education Teacher

Faith Family Academy Charter School
08.2022 - 07.2023

Special Education Teacher

Dallas Independent School District, DISD
08.2017 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

LeTourneau University

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