Darin Hale
Houston,TX
Summary
Talented and caring Special Education Teacher versed in working with all learning styles. Regularly attends professional development seminars, faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences to remain connected to individual needs of children and parents.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ACT 18+ Transition Teacher
YES Prep
Houston, TX
07.2021 - Current
- Modified general education curriculum for 10 special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Special Education Compliance Specialist
YES Prep Brays Oaks
Houston, TX
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student (over 70 students) progress to inform parents and school administration.
Elementary Special Education Resource Math/Inclusion Teacher
Texas City ISD - Manuel Guajardo, Jr. Elementary School
Texas City, TX
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Modified general education curriculum for 10 special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Project Manager
Ashley Construction
Pearland, TX
06.2016 - 07.2018
- Updated operational methods and oversaw accounting procedures for improved efficiency.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Maintained relationships with material vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities.
- Facilitated communication between internal personnel, contractors and vendors for project cohesion.
Special Education - Support Facilitator (Inclusion)
Pasadena ISD - South Houston High School
South Houston, Texas
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
- Collaborated with families to provide resources for children outside of school district.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Facilitated IEP meetings by using family-centered, strength-based approach.
ARD Facilitator
Pearland ISD - ESC Special Programs
Pearland , Texas
10.2011 - 01.2017
Unit Prinicpal
Windham School District
Huntsville, Texas
08.2010 - 09.2011
Junior High Principal
Leon ISD - Leon Junior High
Jewett, Texas
07.2008 - 07.2010
Elementary Assistant Principal/Special Education
Calvert ISD - W.D. Spigner Elementary
Calvert, Texas
07.2006 - 07.2008
Special Programs Director
The Brazos School
Bryan, Texas
07.2002 - 07.2006
High School Special Education Co-Teacher
Bryan ISD - Bryan High School
Bryan , Texas
08.1998 - 07.2002
Education
M.Ed. - Education Administration
2006
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Development
1997
Skills
Certification
Texas Generic Special Education certification (PK-12)Texas Vocational Agriculture certification (6-12)Texas Principal certification (EC-12)Professional Development Appraisal System certification Instructional Leadership certification Career Investigations/Studies certification
Vocational Horticulture certification Work-Based Learning certification
Vocational Horticulture certification Work-Based Learning certification
Affiliations
Pasadena Girls Softball Association Manager (2020-Current) Pasadena Girls Softball Board Member - League Commissioner (2020-Current)
Southbelt Girls Softball Association Manager (2019)
Pearland Girls Softball Association Manager/Coach (2015-2018) Pearland Girls Softball Board Member -Tball-8u Director (2017-2019)
Timeline
ACT 18+ Transition Teacher - YES Prep
07.2021 - Current
Special Education Compliance Specialist - YES Prep Brays Oaks
08.2019 - 07.2021
Elementary Special Education Resource Math/Inclusion Teacher - Texas City ISD - Manuel Guajardo, Jr. Elementary School
08.2018 - 07.2019
Special Education - Support Facilitator (Inclusion) - Pasadena ISD - South Houston High School
01.2017 - 07.2017
Project Manager - Ashley Construction
06.2016 - 07.2018
ARD Facilitator - Pearland ISD - ESC Special Programs
10.2011 - 01.2017
Unit Prinicpal - Windham School District
08.2010 - 09.2011
Junior High Principal - Leon ISD - Leon Junior High
07.2008 - 07.2010
Elementary Assistant Principal/Special Education - Calvert ISD - W.D. Spigner Elementary
07.2006 - 07.2008
Special Programs Director - The Brazos School
07.2002 - 07.2006
High School Special Education Co-Teacher - Bryan ISD - Bryan High School
08.1998 - 07.2002
Texas A&M - M.Ed., Education Administration
Texas A&M - Bachelor of Science, Agriculture Development
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