To obtain a position that utilize my skills as an educator.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education teacher
Arlington Independence School District
Arlington, Texas
08.2022 - Current
Delivered instruction on PC Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebraic Reasoning with focus on small group engagement.
Co-teacher for Geometry and Algebraic Reasoning.
Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
Tailored course materials through IXL to address unique learning requirements in practical content classes such as Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebraic Reasoning.
Teacher
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
Dallas, Texas
08.2006 - 08.2012
Young Women’s STEAM Academy - Inclusion Teacher 10/2012 - 2022
Dept. Chair: Led coordination of a team comprising 10 teachers and 6 TAs within the Special Education Department.
Coordinate and schedule ARD meetings.
Facilitated integration of inclusion students within general education classrooms.
Partners with General Education teachers to deliver co-teachable curriculum in content-focused classrooms.
Engaged parents in discussions about student progress and expectations.
Conducted ARD meetings and designed education programs tailored to student IEPs.
John B. Hood MS - Seventh & Eighth Grade Math Teacher 08/06-08/2012
Collaboratively developed Mathematics curriculum aligned with state and district learning standards.
Designed customized educational resources to support learning needs of special need and ESL students.
Member of LPAC, Advisory Committee and Student Supports Team.
Assistant coach for the girl soccer.
Secondary School Teacher
Rylie Family Faith Academy/ A + Academy
Dallas, Texas
10.2004 - 08.2006
A Texas Charter School
Conducted instruction and maintained order in classrooms of 20-30 students spanning grades 7 through 12.
Taught two seventh-grade math classes, two eighth-grade math classes, one TAKS prep class, and one Economics class.
After-school Tennis Coach.
Education
Master of Art - School Counseling
Amberton University
Garland, Texas
02.2012
Master of Education - Teaching
University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, Texas
08.2005
Bachelor of Science - Management of Information Systems
08.1999
Skills
MS office proficient
Experienced with Frontline, Teams, EasyIEP, and other data management tools
Differentiated instruction
Small group and individual instruction
Excellent classroom management
IEP and BIP implementation
Data collection
Parent-teacher collaboration
Community resource referrals
Accomplishments
Junior League of Dallas Grant Recipient 2013-2014 – Project: Math-No Problem
Arlington ISD Education Foundation Grant Recipient 2024-2025 – Project: I can Excel
Certification
Standard Texas Certificates: Exp. 09/27
School Counselor (Grades EC-12)
Mathematics (Grades 4-8)
Special Education (Grades EC-12)
Languages
Vietnamese
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Special Education teacher
Arlington Independence School District
08.2022 - Current
Teacher
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
08.2006 - 08.2012
Secondary School Teacher
Rylie Family Faith Academy/ A + Academy
10.2004 - 08.2006
Master of Art - School Counseling
Amberton University
Master of Education - Teaching
University of Texas at Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Management of Information Systems
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