Jamie Gamble
ECSE/Special Education Teacher
Texas City,TX
Summary
Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments. Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion. Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
ECSE/Special Education Teacher
Texas City Independent School District
Texas City , TX
01.2017 - Current
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
AIM/Behavioral Teacher
Texas City Indepen
Texas City, TX
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
PPCD/Special Education Teacher
Hitchcock Independent School District
Hitchcock , TX
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
2nd Grade Teacher
Hitchcock Independent School District
Hitchcock, TX
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Houston Clear Lake
Houston, TX 01.2011 - 12.2013
2 On 2 Transfer Plan - Education
College of The Mainland
Texas City, TX 08.2006 - 03.2010
Skills
Special education
undefinedAccomplishments
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans/Mentor
- Campus teacher of the year and Elementary teacher of the year 2014-2015 Hitchcock ISD
Certification
EC-12 Special Education
Timeline
EC-12 Special Education
09-2025
EC-6 Generalist
09-2025
EC-12 ESL
09-2025
ECSE/Special Education Teacher
Texas City Independent School District
01.2017 - Current
AIM/Behavioral Teacher
Texas City Indepen
08.2016 - 12.2016
PPCD/Special Education Teacher
Hitchcock Independent School District
08.2015 - 05.2016
2nd Grade Teacher
Hitchcock Independent School District
08.2014 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Houston Clear Lake
01.2011 - 12.2013
2 On 2 Transfer Plan - Education
College of The Mainland
08.2006 - 03.2010
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