Annette Wingo
Duncanville,TX
Summary
As an ARD Facilitator, I coordinate and facilitate the implementation of the Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process at assigned campuses. Work cooperatively with campus administration, parents, students and instructional personnel to provide the most appropriate instructional programs for students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Uplift Triumph Preparatory School
Dallas , TX
2022.07 - Current
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
Special Education ARD Facilitator
A.W. Brown Leadership Academies
Dallas , TX
2018.08 - Current
- Work collaboratively with campus administration to ensure ongoing child find efforts including but not limited to review of general education records and requesting special education records according to specific timelines and best
- practices. • Collaborate with evaluation staff to ensure Full and Individual Evaluations / Review of Existing Evaluation Data (REED) ensuring that all timeline requirements are met. • Collaborate with general education teachers, special education teachers, and administrators to support special education accommodations and services to special needs learners, including modeling and coaching.
- Ensure compliance with all state mandated assessments and alternative assessments, including their selection and administration.
- Support the development and implementation of transition services for special education students as determined by the ARD.
- Ensure that campus curriculum materials / renewal is continuous and responsive to student needs. • Seek assistance and collaborate with campus leadership as needed.
- Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, teachers, and administrators.
- Recommend and support implementation of sound policies and procedures to improve program by following the appropriate chain of communication, based on the situation.
- Implement Little Elm ISD’s Special Education school board policies, procedures, and operational guidelines.
- Compile and maintain all reports, records, and other documents required by law and/or the Director of Special Education.
- Perform special projects, during and after normal business hours, and other duties as assigned/approved by Director of Special Education. •
- Travel required. • Responsible for ensuring the instructional setting code is correct and matches the schedule of service page and working with administrators to ensure schedules of special learners are appropriate.
- Responsible for collaborating with campus administration and counselors for transition students.
- Reviews ARDs/IEPs for errors.
- Attend and lead all SPED team meetings and faculty meetings (as necessary), and serves as a liaison for information between campus and district.
- Stays current on SPED laws and trains campus staff on ARD protocol.
Special Education Inclusion /Resource Teacher
A.W. Brown Leadership Academies
Dallas , TX
2018.08 - Current
- Worked with students with specialized needs to accomplish tasks and build practical skills.
- Collaborated with conventional education instructors across multiple departments to optimize student learning.
- Fostered positive and trusting relationships with students to increase engagement.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
- Established and communicated clear objectives for lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
- Facilitated functional life skills development in students with autism through explicit instruction and repetition to entrench skills.
- Delivered specialized classroom instruction to students with developmental disorders.
- Transitioned students across grade levels through careful planning and preparation.
- Eliminated learning gaps and instructed students by using teaching aids and motivational strategies.
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology and computers.
- Reviewed standardized test results to assess student progress and academic performance.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
- Provided individualized assistance with reading, math and social skills to improve abilities.
- Completed documentation on student behaviors, interventions and results.
- Managed small and large student groups completing special activities focused on target areas.
- Performed assessments prior to, during and after program.
- Analyzed student data to identify and implement academic growth initiatives.
- Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to foster learning.
- Built trusting rapport with clients and parents.
- Kept 100% students safe in classroom and outside environments.
- Supported intellectual, emotional and social development of students in need of extra assistance.
- Met with parents about student needs to garner additional support.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Concordia University
Portland, OR06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
Paul Quinn College
Dallas, TX05.1999
Certification - Educational Assessment, Testing, And Measurement
Region 10
Carrollton, TXSkills
- Social Skills Development
- Behavioral/Cognitive Skills Development
- Motivating Students
- In-Depth Knowledge of Autism
- Excellent Classroom Management
- Competent in Smartboard Technology
- Problem Resolution
- Team Building
- Reliable and Trustworthy
- Relationship Building
- Conflict Resolution
- Work Ethic
- Microsoft Office
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Organizational Skills
- Training & Development
- People Skills
- Working Collaboratively
- Computer Skills
Affiliations
- Member, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
- Director - Precious Pearls Mentoring Group for Girls
Additional Information
Invited to and attend the Superintendents Round Table Leadership Meetings at A. W. Brown Leadership Academy
Provide Training for Staff on Special Education Processes and Requirements for Accommodations in class.
Certification
- Special Education EC-12, State Board of Education - 08/2018
- Generalist, EC-4, State Board of Education - 08/2005
- English As a Second Language EC-12, State Board of Education - 08/2005
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Uplift Triumph Preparatory School
2022.07 - Current
Special Education ARD Facilitator
A.W. Brown Leadership Academies
2018.08 - Current
Special Education Inclusion /Resource Teacher
A.W. Brown Leadership Academies
2018.08 - Current
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Concordia University
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
Paul Quinn College
Certification - Educational Assessment, Testing, And Measurement
Region 10
- Special Education EC-12, State Board of Education - 08/2018
- Generalist, EC-4, State Board of Education - 08/2005
- English As a Second Language EC-12, State Board of Education - 08/2005
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