Dorthea Miles
Little Elm,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate special education professional with over nine years of experience working with elementary-aged children with special needs, including autism and intellectual disabilities. Proven expertise as a paraprofessional in behavior intervention classrooms and two years of associate teaching experience. Recently certified in special education, bringing a strong foundation in individualized instruction, behavior management, and social-emotional learning. Passionate about creating inclusive, supportive, and engaging learning environments that promote student growth and success. Seeking to leverage extensive experience and newly acquired certification to secure a certified teaching position and make a meaningful impact in the lives of students and their families.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Teacher Special Education
Lewisville Independent School District
Lewisville, Texas
08.2022 - Current
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
- Delivered specialized classroom instruction to students with emotional behavioral disorders and students on the autism spectrum.
- Collaborated with conventional education instructors across multiple departments to optimize student learning and student integration.
- Manage student crisis through deescalation and crisis prevention strategies.
- Develop individualized and targeted interventions for students with behavioral disorders.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Lewisville Independent School District
Lewisville, TX
08.2006 - 08.2016
- Pro-actively identified and solved complex problems impacting sales and business direction.
- Monitored trends in customer industries and marketplaces to shape sales methods.
- Re-engaged lapsed accounts to establish relationships and promote products.
- Oversaw new product rollouts and program changes.
Education
Master of Arts - Family And Community Services
Ashford University
San Diego, CA06-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University
San Diego, CA05-2013
Skills
- Excellent classroom management
- Behavioral/cognitive skills development
- Competent in SuccessEd and Apple technologies
- Mastery of various data collection methodologies
- In-depth knowledge of neurodevelopmental disorders
- Social-emotional skill development
Certification
- Passed Special Education content exam and eligible for hire
Timeline
Associate Teacher Special Education
Lewisville Independent School District
08.2022 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Lewisville Independent School District
08.2006 - 08.2016
Master of Arts - Family And Community Services
Ashford University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University