Holli Gibson
Dallas,TX
Summary
Experienced educator skilled in student assessment, classroom management, and professional development. Proven track record in developing and adapting instructional materials for diverse learners, ensuring positive educational experiences and measurable student growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
DeSoto Independent School District
DeSoto, Texas
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Developed individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to promote positive classroom environments.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student progress and communication.
- Adapted instructional materials for students with varying learning abilities.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student performance and growth.
- Facilitated small group instruction for targeted skill development.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance and behavioral incidents.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
Teacher
DeSoto Independent School District
Desoto, TX
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student needs in the classroom.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum and instructional methods.
- Assessed student progress using various evaluation tools and techniques.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences to discuss student development and concerns.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching practices.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
Teacher
Trinity Basin Preparatory
Dallas, Texas
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Designed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Utilized various teaching tools to enhance student learning experiences.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary projects and activities.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student performance and progress.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching skills.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
Dallas, Tx.
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Managed classroom behavior and maintained a positive learning environment.
- Delivered engaging lessons to diverse K-12 students across various subjects.
- Collaborated with full-time teachers to support curriculum goals and objectives.
- Implemented school policies and procedures to ensure student safety.
- Monitored classrooms, ensuring that all students were safe and adhering to school rules.
- Supervised lunchroom duties, playground activities, field trips and after-school programs.
- Created an atmosphere conducive to learning by displaying enthusiasm for teaching subjects.
- Enforced school policies regarding discipline, attendance, dress code.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX12-2014
High School Diploma -
Justin F. Kimball
Dallas, TX06-2010
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Behavior management
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Instructional adaptation
- Data tracking
- Special needs education
- Effective communication
- Professional development
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Crisis prevention and intervention
- Behavior intervention plans
- Inclusion strategies
- Individual education plans ieps
- Parent communications
- Trained in CPI
- Data collection
- Behavior modification
- Collaborative teamwork
- IEP and BIP implementation
- MS office proficient
- Student records management
- Behavior modifications
- IEP implementation
- Skills development
- Lesson planning
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
DeSoto Independent School District
08.2024 - 04.2025
Teacher
DeSoto Independent School District
08.2023 - 06.2024
Teacher
Trinity Basin Preparatory
09.2020 - 06.2021
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
08.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Prairie View A&M University
High School Diploma -
Justin F. Kimball
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