Irene Chaney-Babino
Glenn Heights
Summary
Skilled Instructional Specialist proficient in planning, organizing and implementing an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reading Interventionist
Desoto ISD
08.2021 - Current
- Assist students with improving academic skills through the use of student-centered instruction, hands on activities, the use of manipulatives, technology and best practices
- Compile and analyze assessment data with teachers to design and modify the delivery of small group instruction according to student needs
- Demonstrate competency in the areas of instructional strategies, classroom management, student diagnostics, and instructional research
Teacher
DeSoto ISD
08.2011 - 05.2021
- 11 years as a dedicated teacher to large and diverse student groups
- Proven ability to develop and implement innovative, student-centered teaching strategies and lesson plans
- Successful introduction of motivational incentives to significantly improve student achievement
- Areas of strength include: Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs
- Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
- Keep updated with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities
- Continual assessment of student learning through informal and formal methods
- Facilitate a positive learning environment by encouraging student participation, providing differentiated instruction to meet individual needs, maintaining discipline and creating a rewards-based classroom system
BA Teacher
Parent Child Incorporated
10.2008 - 06.2009
- Teaching children about core concepts, such as numbers, letters, shapes, and colors
- Using creative, hands-on methods of learning, such as artistic expression, free play, and storytelling
- Planning a curriculum that addresses early childhood education requirements
Education
Bachelors of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies -
Texas A&M University Commerce
Commerce, TX05.2008
Skills
- Phonics Instruction
- Guided Reading
- Response to Intervention
- Individualized support
Accomplishments
- Increased effectiveness of intervention program by developing key improvement strategies.
- Support 25-30 students in need of additional assistance on a daily basis.
- Collaborated with Instructional Coaches in the development of STAAR Boot Camp.
- Coordinated and implemented campus and district professional developments.
- 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year
Certification
- EC-4 Generalist
- Gifted and Talented
- ESL
- HB3 Reading Academy
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Reading Interventionist
Desoto ISD
08.2021 - Current
Teacher
DeSoto ISD
08.2011 - 05.2021
BA Teacher
Parent Child Incorporated
10.2008 - 06.2009
Bachelors of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies -
Texas A&M University Commerce
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