Grechen Lackey
316 4th Ave Southwest Ruskin,FL
Summary
Seasoned Behavior Resource Specialist focused on helping students to develop necessary academic, behavioral and social skills.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Resource Specialist
Hillsborough County Schools
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Utilized diverse instructional strategies to engage students and improve grasp of material.
- Met with teachers to establish goals for students in intervention program.
- Created and implemented department support framework to address strategic goals.
- Designed and recorded teacher surveys to accurately determine professional development needs and strategies.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
- Designed and addresses strategic goals by creating and introducing frameworks for department support.
- Partnered with administrative leadership to improve discipline practices based on data findings.
- Consulted regular education classroom teachers to develop curriculum modifications and intervention strategies.
- Informed parents of evaluation methods used to guide instruction and document progress.
- Supervised student behavior during daily academic routines to secure safety of students and staff.
- Crafted Behavioral Intervention Plans for individual students.
- Planned and facilitated needs-based professional learning tools, resources and educational materials to enhance teaching skills.
Literacy Coach
Hillsborough County Schools
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
- Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
- Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
- Monitored status of students requiring special attention.
Gifted and Talented Teacher
Pinellas County School Board
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Identified children's collective and individual learning needs to plan, prepare and deliver instruction designed to maximize individual learning and capture interest.
- Prepared lesson plans and executed different modalities to accelerate individual success.
- Balanced individual and group instruction to accommodate different academic levels and learning styles.
- Maintained and repaired classroom computers by installing and uninstalling educational software, keeping computers virus-free and upgrading systems.
Gifted English Language Arts / Hybrid MSOL 6,7,8
Pasco County Schools
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
Reading Language Arts Instructional Specialist
Dallas ISD
05.2018 - 06.2020
- Utilized recorded data to implement actionable curriculum improvements.
- Collaborate with teachers to determine curriculum efficacy.
- Developed distance learning tools and curriculum and supported faculty with implementation.
Team Leader
William B. Travis Vanguard and Academy for the Academically Gifted and Talented
01.2013 - 06.2020
- 6th grade TAG Reading Specialist Professional Development Staff - Reading Language Arts Department for DISD
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity and commitment to friendly service.
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
6th Grade Gifted Reading
Dallas ISD
05.2013 - 05.2020
- Provided tutoring and after school assistance to students requiring additional help with reading.
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Affirmatively communicated and promoted positive attitude with each and every student.
Studio Instructor
XD2 Dance Studio
05.2014 - 05.2018
Art Integrationist and Creative Specialist
Big Thought Dallas
01.2013 - 05.2013
STAAR Tutor
Garland ISD
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Rowlett Elementary (Focus on at -risk students in small group or individual instruction)
Dance Instructor
Rowlett High School
05.1999 - 05.2011
Drill Team Director, the Varsity Director
Rowlett High School
05.1999 - 05.2011
- 4 years - JV Director/ Dance Instructor in charge of Rowlett HS Dance Gallery English and Pre-AP English
Varsity Drill Team Director / Dance Teacher
Rowlett High School
01.1999 - 01.2011
Student teacher
Garrison Elementary School
01.1993 - 01.1994
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elem.Ed
Stephen F. Austin State
Skills
- Group instruction
- Academic instruction
- Collaboration
- Literacy strategies
- Student records
- Student supervision
- Skills assessment
- Tutoring skills
- IEP understanding
- Job readiness training
- 504 Plans
Accomplishments
- UIL Sponsor Teacher Advisory Committee Multi-Cultural Committee Cheer Sponsor Career day Committee Discipline Committee New Jersey Writing Project ELA Department Head / Team leader Pentathlon coach Performance Matters/ Power school Campus Liaison New Teacher /Mentor Campus Liaison ESL Certified, Extensive TAKS training TAKS Mentor Who's Who Among American Teachers 3rd grade STAAR Tutor Garland, Texas Distinguished Teacher 2015, 16, 17, 18, 19 Teacher of the Year 2017.
Certification
ESL certified.
Reading Endorsed
ELA certified
Dance certified
PE certified
Youth Mental Health Crisis Cetifited
Timeline
Behavior Resource Specialist
Hillsborough County Schools
06.2023 - 05.2024
Literacy Coach
Hillsborough County Schools
07.2022 - 05.2023
Gifted and Talented Teacher
Pinellas County School Board
07.2021 - 05.2022
Gifted English Language Arts / Hybrid MSOL 6,7,8
Pasco County Schools
06.2020 - 05.2021
Reading Language Arts Instructional Specialist
Dallas ISD
05.2018 - 06.2020
Studio Instructor
XD2 Dance Studio
05.2014 - 05.2018
6th Grade Gifted Reading
Dallas ISD
05.2013 - 05.2020
Art Integrationist and Creative Specialist
Big Thought Dallas
01.2013 - 05.2013
Team Leader
William B. Travis Vanguard and Academy for the Academically Gifted and Talented
01.2013 - 06.2020
STAAR Tutor
Garland ISD
01.2012 - 01.2013
Dance Instructor
Rowlett High School
05.1999 - 05.2011
Drill Team Director, the Varsity Director
Rowlett High School
05.1999 - 05.2011
Varsity Drill Team Director / Dance Teacher
Rowlett High School
01.1999 - 01.2011
Student teacher
Garrison Elementary School
01.1993 - 01.1994
Bachelor of Science - Elem.Ed
Stephen F. Austin State
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