Dominique Cline
Special Education Team Leader
Plano,United States
Summary
As a Special Education professional, the goal is always to prioritize kids by ensuring teachers are well-trained and developed to provide the ultimate support to students. Ensuring that children are placed correctly and put in the best possible situation to succeed; while at the same time keeping accurate records of their progress and an open line of communication with parents and administrators. I am seeking a educational diagnostician position and become apart of a multi-disciplinary team utilizing skills in areas of expertise to make the best decisions for students with learning differences.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Team Leader
Plano Independent School District (PISD)
2020.08 - Current
- Train staff and develop IEP plans for students
- Set and communicate team goals
- Manage staff and student progress
- Provide coaching to develop staff
- Manage adherence to budget requirements
- Create and manage master schedule for resource support
- Collaborate with administrators and counselors to ensure the proper placement of students
- Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students
- Maintained clear and consistent communication with children, parents and school personnel
- Managed staff compliance with district-specific policies and procedures
Special Education Resource Teacher
Plano Independent School District (PISD)
2016.09 - Current
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Model core organizational beliefs and values; communicate openly and effectively within and across teams to maximize student success
- Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
- Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required
- Actively engage students in the learning process; plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect an understanding of the learning styles, capabilities, and needs of students assigned
- Utilize technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process
- Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
Special Education Para Professional
Plano Independent School District (PISD)
2015.02 - 2016.09
- Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP
- Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being
- Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development
Substitute Teacher
Plano Independent School District (PISD)
2013.11 - 2015.02
- Implemented classroom management techniques
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
Education
Masters of Ed. - Special Education Diagnostician
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Dallas, TX07.2006
Skills
- Developing IEPs
- Facilitating ARD Meetings
- Trained Staff on IEP/ARD Process
- Behavioral Unit Support
- Special Education Testings
- Conflict Resolution
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Building Team Morale
Certification
Special Education EC-12, Core Subjects EC-6, ESL, Educational Diagnostician
REFERENCES
Jen Bero / Principal, Miller Elementary / (214) 636-9460
Sallie Diamond / Special Education Teacher, Brinker Elementary (469)-0169
Mackenzie Casall / Director of Special Education / (214) 334-9012
Timeline
Special Education Team Leader
Plano Independent School District (PISD)
2020.08 - Current
Special Education Resource Teacher
Plano Independent School District (PISD)
2016.09 - Current
Special Education Para Professional
Plano Independent School District (PISD)
2015.02 - 2016.09
Substitute Teacher
Plano Independent School District (PISD)
2013.11 - 2015.02
Masters of Ed. - Special Education Diagnostician
Lamar University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Special Education EC-12, Core Subjects EC-6, ESL, Educational Diagnostician
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