Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
My heart
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Diane Endsley

Huntington,TX

Summary

Compassionate special education teacher with several years of experience teaching mentally disabled students in contained classroom. Employs variety of instructional techniques and strategies aligned with instructional objectives to meet needs of all students. Enforces classroom rules to encourage positive behavior.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Huntington ISD
Huntington, TX
08.2004 - Current
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
  • Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
  • Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
  • Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
  • Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
  • Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
  • Established positive relationships with students and their families.
  • Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
  • Attended parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
  • Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
  • Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
  • Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
  • Utilized technology resources such as online programs and assistive devices.
  • Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
  • Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
  • Instructed special education classes using evidence-based practices.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.
  • Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
  • Served as an advocate for special education students within the school system.
  • Organized field trips or community experiences to enhance learning opportunities for special education students.
  • Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
  • Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
  • Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
  • Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
  • Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
  • Maintained consistent and timely contact with parents about student behavior and upcoming events.
  • Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
  • Supported diverse student populations through equitable instructional design and programming.
  • Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
  • Led students on field trips to enhance educational programs.
  • Participated in adapted physical education activities with students to encourage overall health and instill positive routines.
  • Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
  • Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
  • Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
  • Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
  • Collaborated with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities.
  • Maintained student records in accordance with district standards.
  • Enhanced students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills through hands-on activities.
  • Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
  • Defined and communicated rules and enforced through approved disciplinary methods.
  • Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
  • Delivered tutoring sessions to help students grasp complex concepts in one-on-one settings.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX
08-2011

Skills

  • Job readiness training
  • Cognitive and behavioral development
  • IEP and BIP implementation
  • Motivating students
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Excellent classroom management
  • Evidence-based assessment
  • Non-violent crisis intervention
  • Parent communications
  • Trained in CPI
  • IEP implementation
  • Group and individual instruction

Affiliations

  • enjoys crafting with odds and ends
  • Love taking glass pieces and putting them together to build something unique.

Accomplishments

  • Teacher of the Year on Intermediate Campus 2018-19

Certification

  • TexasElementary Education with Special Education Certification

My heart

  • I have raised my children while becoming a special education teacher They have grown up recognizing and becoming friends with those who are different, and I am proud of the students who have passed through my classroom I enjoy going to their graduations

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Huntington ISD
08.2004 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Stephen F. Austin State University

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