JOE GEORGE
Certified EC–6 Elementary Teacher | SEL & PBIS Leader
Bluff Dale,TX
Summary
Experienced elementary educator specializing in early childhood development and social-emotional learning. Proven success in reducing behavior incidents through PBIS strategies and promoting classroom engagement with trauma-informed practices and small-group instruction. Dedicated to creating inclusive, literacy-rich environments to facilitate the growth and achievement of students from Kindergarten to 3rd grade.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Crowley ISD
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Known campus-wide as 'The Child Whisperer' for empathetic support and success in behavioral transformation.
- Led PBIS schoolwide implementation, decreasing office referrals by 25%.
- Provided trauma-informed SEL mentoring for students Pre-K through 5th grade.
- Boosted reading scores through targeted small-group interventions and early literacy strategies.
- Partnered with families and staff to support individualized SEL and academic plans.
- Trained new teachers in SEL, trauma-informed care, and behavior prevention plans.
Early Childhood Educator
Child Care Association
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Recognized by Child Care Associates as a certified classroom teacher.
- Developed curriculum focused on empathy, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution for early learners.
- Modeled positive behavior strategies, increasing peer collaboration by 30%.
- Maintained strong family engagement through consistent communication and SEL support.
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
Substitute Teacher
Aledo ISD
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Delivered engaging instruction across K-5 classrooms, maintaining consistency and rapport.
- Ensured behavior expectations and classroom routines were met during teacher absences.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
Technology Support Specialist
Godley ISD
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Trained teachers on using digital tools to support classroom learning.
- Provided equitable tech access and digital literacy solutions to enhance instruction.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Tarleton State University
Fort Worth, TX 08.2025 -
B.S. - Computer Information Systems
Tarleton State University
01.2025 - 05.2025
A.S. - Biomedical Equipment Technology
Texas State Technical College
Skills
SEL Mentorship for Emotionally At-Risk Students
PBIS Campus Leadership
Behavior Coaching
Trauma-Informed Teaching Practices
Small Group Instruction
Differentiated Instruction
Conflict Resolution
De-escalation Techniques
Family Engagement
Community Engagement
Literacy-Focused Early Elementary Instruction
Technology Integration in Learning Environments
Certification
Texas Educator Certification: Core Subjects EC-6
Testimonials
- Joe connects with students like no one else. He can de-escalate a situation with a calm tone and a listening ear. Kids gravitate toward him., Campus Counselor
- He's the steady hand in the room. Our kids know they can count on him to listen, guide, and believe in them., Instructional Coach
Timeline
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Tarleton State University
08.2025 -
B.S. - Computer Information Systems
Tarleton State University
01.2025 - 05.2025
Elementary Teacher
Crowley ISD
01.2021 - 01.2024
Early Childhood Educator
Child Care Association
01.2019 - 01.2021
Substitute Teacher
Aledo ISD
01.2018 - 01.2019
Technology Support Specialist
Godley ISD
01.2016 - 01.2018
A.S. - Biomedical Equipment Technology
Texas State Technical College