Gabrielle Smith
Wichita Falls
Summary
Experienced Educational Diagnostician with solid history in special education and evaluation. Strengths include understanding disabilities, conducting student evaluations in a timely manner, developing/monitoring individualized education programs (IEPs), and collaborating with teachers and parents to implement effective strategies. Previous work has resulted in improved academic performance among students and enhanced collaboration between school professionals and families.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Diagnostician
West Wichita SSA
Wichita Falls
08.2019 - Current
- Conducted evaluations of student performance to determine eligibility for special education services.
- Analyzed results of formal testing procedures used to identify disabilities.
- Coordinated and led meetings for development/implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Served as an advocate for students who have been identified as needing additional supports within the classroom setting.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to develop educational plans that meet the individual needs of each student.
- Facilitated meetings between school personnel, parents and outside agencies to ensure appropriate accommodations are provided for students with disabilities.
Special Education Inclusion Teacher
Wichita Falls Independent School District
Wichita Falls
07.2017 - 05.2019
- Grades 6-8
- Collaborated with general education teachers to ensure that all students received appropriate instruction and support.
- Adapted instructional techniques to appropriate ages and skill levels of supervised students.
- Attended workshops on current trends related to teaching special education students in an inclusive classroom setting.
- Provided direct instruction to small groups of students in an inclusive classroom setting.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress including grades, attendance records, IEPs.
- Participated in staff meetings, parent-teacher conferences, professional development activities, and other events related to student learning outcomes.
Special Education Teacher
Cache Public Schools
Cache
08.2014 - 07.2017
- Resource Teacher grades 2-4
Special Education Teacher
Yelm Community Schools
Yelm
08.2004 - 07.2005
- Piloted elementary autism self-contained classroom for district
Special Education Teacher
Geary County Schools USD 475
Junction City
08.2003 - 07.2004
- Resource Teacher for grades K-5
Special Education Teacher
Manhattan USD 383
Manhattan
08.2002 - 07.2003
- Resource Teacher
- Autism
Special Education Teacher
Olympia Schools
Olympia
08.1997 - 08.2001
- Piloted self-contained behavior program
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Diagnostician
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX05-2019
Master of Arts - Teacher Leadership
University of Phoenix
05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK12-1996
Skills
- Student Evaluations
- Report Writing
- ARD Facilitation
- IEP writing and documentation
- Mentor for Student Teachers
- Training and Supervision of paraprofessionals
- Data analysis
- Collaboration with educators
- Advocacy for students
- Record keeping
- Case management
Certification
- Educational Diagnostician Certification
- Special Education Certification
Timeline
Educational Diagnostician
West Wichita SSA
08.2019 - Current
Special Education Inclusion Teacher
Wichita Falls Independent School District
07.2017 - 05.2019
Special Education Teacher
Cache Public Schools
08.2014 - 07.2017
Special Education Teacher
Yelm Community Schools
08.2004 - 07.2005
Special Education Teacher
Geary County Schools USD 475
08.2003 - 07.2004
Special Education Teacher
Manhattan USD 383
08.2002 - 07.2003
Special Education Teacher
Olympia Schools
08.1997 - 08.2001
Master of Arts - Educational Diagnostician
Midwestern State University
Master of Arts - Teacher Leadership
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Oklahoma State University
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