Jeremy Lewis
La Vernia,TX
Summary
Teachers have the ability to impact student lives on a daily basis, we educate them, we challenge them, we change them. As a teacher, I want to be a positive impact on as many children as possible. I believe that every student has the ability to be great; and as a teacher, I want to take every student to their full potential. I want to continue to learn and build relationships along side my students and fellow colleagues, to grow as they grow, because my job as an educator is never complete, but always fulfilling.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher Behavior Support
Wiederstein ES
Cibolo, TX
08.2021 - Current
- I building relationships and trust in students so that in high emotional instances they are able to communicate with me and establish self control. To provide in class support for students with behavior deficits, pull out support for behavior redirection and/or coping strategies.
- Teach direct and in-direct social skills to students that may need certain skills that can not be provided in the general education setting.
- Collaborate with general education teachers on classroom management and implementing effective strategies on how to help with Tier 2-3 behavior support.
- Develop strategic Behavior Intervention Plans, Goals and Accommodations to align with the needs of the students in each individual IEP.
Special Education Teacher
Wiederstein ES
Cibolo, TX
08.2019 - 06.2021
- I am the 3rd grade Co-Teacher, I deliver Special Education Support to around 18 students. I help support the 3rd grade team as a whole in the differentiation of the curriculum and delivery. I am the lead teacher on the Crisis Team for our campus. I facilitated the virtual zoom ARD's during COVID and was the lead Technology consultant for our 3rd grade team
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth
3rd. Grade Generalist
East Central Independent School District
San Antonio, TX
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress.
- Maintained accurate and complete records for 20 students.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
- Provided tutoring and after school assistance to students who required additional help with their reading.
Special Education Teacher
Northside Independent School District
San Antonio, TX
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout the day
- Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
- Established a safe play environment for the students
- Designed and implemented a point system to encourage positive behavior
- Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas
- Created strategies to meet the needs of mentally and physically disabled students
- Redirected poor behavior using the positive reinforcement method
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to discuss the academic needs of all students involved
Technology Support Specialist
Northside Independent School District
San Antonio, TX
07.2015 - 06.2017
- I was in charge of maintaining the campus website, Facebook and twitter pages
- I was in charge of building and running the campus news crew
- I am in charge of making sure staff developments for staff in Technology is met and collected
- Oversee the daily performance of computer systems
- Answer user inquiries regarding computer software or hardware operation to resolve problems
- Set up equipment for employee use, performing or ensuring proper installation of cables, operating systems, or appropriate software
- Develop training materials and procedures, or train users in the proper use of hardware or software
Healthy Start Technician
NISD
01.2013 - 06.2014
- I was in charge of creating and presenting on health and physical education
- The grant was called Healthy Start and was a collaboration between PE and Nutrition Departments
- I created a presentation that I had to deliver to every elementary school in NISD, I would speak in front of 400+ students in every presentation
- I would also help the Physical Education Department in any other duties in any off time I was given, the same duties with the Nutrition Department
Physical Education/BMC Instructional Assistant
NISD
08.2008 - 12.2012
- It was my job to make sure that the coach had all materials and supplies ready to use for PE class
- I helped with classroom management and class procedures
- I helped with safety patrols and other IA duties across campus
- I spent almost half of my time in the BMC classroom working with the special education teacher and BMC teacher
- I was on the Crisis team and was involved in many restraints and crisis interventions
- I was CPI trained for 5 years, and participated in PBIS training
Education
Bachelors - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas A&M University at San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas2016
Associates - Education
Alamo Community College
High School Diploma -
Harlingen High School
Harlingen, TX2005
Texas Teaching Certification - EC-6 Core Generalist and EC-12 Special Education
San Antonio Alternative Certification for Teachers
San Antonio, TX2017
Skills
- Northside First Year Educator of the Year for Fields Elementary and District Nominee
- Teacher of the Year Nominee at SCUC ISD
- Created Campus Behavior Special Education Position
- Social Skills Instruction
- Campus PBIS President
- Crisis Team Lead
- Conflict resolution
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Trained in CPI
- Certified in Early Childhood Education
- Technological instruction
- Positive reinforcement
- Standardized testing
- Critical thinking
- Identifying problems
- Audio-visual aid implementation
- Strong collaborator
- Student motivation
- Varied lesson plans
- Time management
- Positive learning environment
- Effective time management
- ARD Facilitator
Timeline
Special Education Teacher Behavior Support
Wiederstein ES
08.2021 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Wiederstein ES
08.2019 - 06.2021
3rd. Grade Generalist
East Central Independent School District
07.2018 - 06.2019
Special Education Teacher
Northside Independent School District
08.2017 - 06.2018
Technology Support Specialist
Northside Independent School District
07.2015 - 06.2017
Healthy Start Technician
NISD
01.2013 - 06.2014
Physical Education/BMC Instructional Assistant
NISD
08.2008 - 12.2012
Bachelors - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas A&M University at San Antonio
Associates - Education
Alamo Community College
High School Diploma -
Harlingen High School
Texas Teaching Certification - EC-6 Core Generalist and EC-12 Special Education
San Antonio Alternative Certification for Teachers