Joanna Wordell
Pflugerville,TX
Summary
Well-rounded and dedicated Special Education Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. Focused on building students' strengths and confidence. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning. Develops, implements and acts as teacher of record of Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
ECSE Teacher
Pflugerville ISD
Pflugerville, TX
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Developed and implemented Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Created lesson plans, activities and materials to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
- Conducted assessments to monitor individual student progress in areas such as cognitive development, language, fine motor skills and social and emotional growth.
- Collaborated with other professionals such as school counselors, psychologists, therapists and administrators to develop comprehensive strategies for addressing student needs.
- Facilitated small group instruction in areas such as literacy and math skills.
- Assisted students in developing self-advocacy skills through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors while minimizing disruptive ones.
- Maintained accurate records of student assessment data, grades, attendance and behavioral incidents.
- Supported diverse student populations through equitable instructional design and programming.
ECSE Educational Associate
Pflugerville ISD
Pflugerville, TX
08.2013 - 05.2023
- Conducted assessments of student performance to identify areas of improvement or needed accommodations.
- Supported teachers with administrative tasks such as grading papers, copying materials.
- Encouraged a safe learning environment by enforcing rules and regulations set forth by school policy.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to best practices in education.
- Established positive relationships with students through engaging conversations and activities.
- Assisted with creating resources for differentiated instruction tailored to diverse learners.
- Assisted in the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with special needs.
Substitute Teacher
Pflugerville Isd
Pfl;ugerville, TX
08.2011 - 05.2012
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and behavior.
- Followed established lesson plans to continue learning trajectory.
- Maintained classroom order and enforced school and class rules.
- Managed high school classrooms during teacher absences.
- Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning.
- Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
- Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education Studies
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN07-2024
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY06-2001
Certificate - Early Childhood Education
CDA National Credentialing Program
Washington, D.C.04-2001
Certificate - Clinical Medical Assistant
Eastern Suffolk Board of Cooperative Education, James Hines Administrative Center
Patchogue, NY06-1997
Certificate - Seaman Apprenticeship Training
Chief of Naval Technical Training
Orlando, FL04-1994
Skills
- Cognitive Development
- Individualized Education Plans
- Social-emotional learning
- Early Intervention Techniques
- Satori Alternative to Managing Aggression
- Reliability
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Goal Setting
- Classroom Management
- Group and individual instruction
- Special Education
- Child Development
- Parent communications
- Differentiated Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Competent in Smartboard technology
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Inclusive Classroom Practices
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- Motor Skills Development
- Visual supports
- Special Education Strategies
- Assistive Technology
- Data collection and analysis
- Classroom Organization
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ECSE Teacher
Pflugerville ISD
08.2023 - 05.2024
ECSE Educational Associate
Pflugerville ISD
08.2013 - 05.2023
Substitute Teacher
Pflugerville Isd
08.2011 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Education Studies
American College of Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Suffolk County Community College
Certificate - Early Childhood Education
CDA National Credentialing Program
Certificate - Clinical Medical Assistant
Eastern Suffolk Board of Cooperative Education, James Hines Administrative Center
Certificate - Seaman Apprenticeship Training
Chief of Naval Technical Training
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