Erroll Franklin
Channelview,TX
Summary
Talented Special Education Teacher focused on meeting student academic and emotional needs. Compassionate and caring in delivery of personalized, hands-on support and lessons targeted to specific learning needs and strengths. Leverages strong communication skills and patient nature to provide positive reinforcement in team-based, structured environments.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher/Dyslexia Interventionist
Houston Independent School Distict
Houston, TX
01.2007 - Current
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
Substitute Teacher
Channelview Independent School District
Channelview, TX
02.2006 - 01.2007
- Maintained student attendance and assignment records to prevent lapses during teacher absences.
- Assisted struggling students with classroom assignments with one-on-one tutoring.
- Led or moderated classroom discussions and guided exploratory thought.
- Answered student questions about course concepts.
- Took attendance and maintained attendance records during period as substitute.
- Maintained classroom order and enforced school and class rules.
- Tutored students individually and in small groups to help with difficult subjects.
- Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning.
- Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
Parole Supervisor
Texas Department of Criminal Justice-Parole Divisi
Houston, TX
04.1993 - 03.2005
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Evaluated processes and employee strengths to realign workflows with changing business demands.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
- Monitored operations and reviewed records and metrics to understand company performance.
- Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
- Provided ongoing training to address staff needs.
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
- Interviewed applicants, recommended individuals for hiring and evaluated staff performance.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching/Learning With Technology
The University of Arizona Global Campus
San Diego, CA05.2011
Bachelor of Arts-Psychology
The University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX08.1981
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Positive Role Model
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Faculty Coordination
- Motivating Students
- De-escalation Techniques
- Skills Development
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
Affiliations
- Member-Teach Plus Texas Policy Fellowship (2022-Present)
- Member-Association of Texas Professional Educators (2020-Present)
- Member-Golden Key International Honour Society (2011-Present)
- Member-Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, (1978-Present)
Timeline
Special Education Teacher/Dyslexia Interventionist
Houston Independent School Distict
01.2007 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Channelview Independent School District
02.2006 - 01.2007
Parole Supervisor
Texas Department of Criminal Justice-Parole Divisi
04.1993 - 03.2005
Master of Arts - Teaching/Learning With Technology
The University of Arizona Global Campus
Bachelor of Arts-Psychology
The University of Texas At Austin
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