Felicia Simpson
Hungerford,TX
Summary
Passionate and dedicated educator with 17 years of experience in Special Education eager to contribute to student and campus success, seeking a Leadership position with Lamar Consolidated ISD that incorporates leadership and administration abilities, as well as excellent teaching and training skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher- Transition Program
Lamar CISD
Rosenberg, Texas
08.2017 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Assisted colleagues with creating and managing IEPs and data collection
- Assisted colleagues with completing paperwork in order to preparie for ARD meetings
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Created and implemented curriculum for students with special needs to learn how to access public transportation`
Educational Diagnostician
Lamar Consolidated ISD
Rosenberg, Texas
08.2006 - 07.2017
- Offered informative trainings for educators, school leaders and faculty members.
- Selected, administered and interpreted appropriate formal and informal assessments and evaluations.
- Deployed various assessment instruments and techniques to assist in identifying students eligible for special education services.
- Applied knowledge of ethnic, linguistic, cultural and socioeconomic diversity for evaluation, planning and instruction.
- Assisted school personnel in identification and understanding of students with disabilities.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
- Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Lamar Consolidated ISD
Rosenberg, Texas
08.2004 - 07.2006
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Education
Master of Education - Special Education
University of Houston-Victoria
Victoria, Texas05.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Sociology
University of Houston - Clear Lake
Houston, TX12.2003
Skills
- Progress Evaluations
- Lesson Planning
- Student Records Management
- Behavior Modification
- Faculty Coordination
Timeline
Special Education Teacher- Transition Program
Lamar CISD
08.2017 - Current
Educational Diagnostician
Lamar Consolidated ISD
08.2006 - 07.2017
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Lamar Consolidated ISD
08.2004 - 07.2006
Master of Education - Special Education
University of Houston-Victoria
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Sociology
University of Houston - Clear Lake
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