Hi, I’m
Elizabeth Ferguson
Beaumont,TX
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Sabine Pass, adept in behavior modifications and fostering parent-teacher collaboration. Excelled in creating individualized education plans and motivating students to surpass their goals. Skilled in data management and de-escalation, consistently enhancing student progress and engagement.
I have been a regular education teacher and the director of a small school leading 36 employees and 200 students, as well as parents.
Overview
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sabine Pass
Special Education Teacher/ARD Facilitator
08.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Conducted ARDS and contacted parents about their students, held close relationships with families of Special Education students.
Hamshire-Fannett ISD
Teacher
08.2017 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Wesley United Methodist Church Beaumont
Day School Director
06.2015 - 05.2017
Job overview
- Served as tireless school resource, which enabled development of lasting relationships with students, parents and guardians.
- Oversaw budget, marketing and curriculum development for school operations.
- Promoted professional growth of teachers and staff by implementing Process and providing guidance.
- Provided detailed feedback to teams after analyzing each educator's responsibilities.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Counseled students about rules and policies during school assemblies.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
Beaumont ISD
Teacher
08.2007 - 05.2015
Job overview
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Education
Lamar UniversityBeaumont, TX
Masters from Educational Administration
05.2010
Lamar UniversityBeaumont, TX
Bachelors from Education
05.2007
Skills
- Behavior Modifications
- Parent Communication
- Student Records Management
- Lesson Planning
- Progress Evaluations
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Data Management
- Motivating students
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Trained in CPI
- Parent-teacher collaboration
Timeline
Special Education Teacher/ARD Facilitator
Sabine Pass
08.2023 - Current
Teacher
Hamshire-Fannett ISD
08.2017 - 05.2023
Day School Director
Wesley United Methodist Church Beaumont
06.2015 - 05.2017
Teacher
Beaumont ISD
08.2007 - 05.2015
Lamar University
Masters from Educational Administration
Lamar University
Bachelors from Education
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