Detra L. Green-Barefield
Educator
Grand Prairie,TX
Summary
Versatile Educator with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
20
20
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Advantage Academy Charter School
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- 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 progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
Resident Advocate
The Family Place
04.2022 - Current
- Evaluated and screened patients to determine needs and provide necessary support.
- Executed and complied with policies regarding clients admission, care and records to maintain standards of excellence for patients and families.
- Scheduled providers according to clients need to use resources efficiently.
- Maintained safe environment for 60+ clients facility with continuous surveillance.
- Prepared and maintained records and case files detailing clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided and relevant correspondence.
Special Education Teacher
Faith Family Academy Charter School
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Assist struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Partner with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Create and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivate connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Instruct students in core academic areas and specialized math groups.
- Coordinate special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
Special Education Teacher
Dallas ISD
08.2017 - 05.2022
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
LeTourneau University
Tyler, Tx 10.2002 - 05.2009
No Degree - Various Subjects
Dallas County Community College District
Dallas, TX 05.2000 - 10.2013
Skills
Student records management
Conflict resolution techniques
Differentiated instruction
Group and individual instruction
Classroom management
Self-motivated professional
Customer Service
Microsoft Office
Secondary education
Elementary education
Trained in CPI
Interpersonal Communication
Excellent Communication
Multitasking Abilities
Special education
Certification
Special Education Teacher EC-12
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Advantage Academy Charter School
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Faith Family Academy Charter School
08.2022 - 07.2023
Resident Advocate
The Family Place
04.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Dallas ISD
08.2017 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
LeTourneau University
10.2002 - 05.2009
No Degree - Various Subjects
Dallas County Community College District
05.2000 - 10.2013