Jordan Watson
Abilene
Summary
Bringing compassionate and patient approach to supporting students with diverse learning needs. Well-versed in individualized education plans and behavior management techniques, fostering positive learning environment. Committed to making meaningful impact on students' educational journeys.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher (Inclusion/Resource)
Ortiz Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Served on the Leader in Me Team, Foundations Team, Yearbook Team, and Safety and Security Team
Special Education Teacher
Long Early Learning Center
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Helped and guided children with all different types of disabilities aging from 3-5
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Served on the Vision Team
Registered Behavior Technician
West Texas Autism Center
04.2018 - 07.2019
- Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
- Help children reach their highest potential through a variety of skill targets
Registered Behavior Technician
Action Behavior Centers
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
- Help children reach their highest potential through a variety of skill targets
Job Coach for the blind
Project Sweep
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Facilitated and aided visually impaired youth with vocational, functional, and life skills to help them better serve and participate in their community
- Cultivated strong relationships with community organizations and resources to provide additional support services for clients when needed.
Teacher for 9 months to one year olds
Rainbow Bible School
08.2016 - 01.2017
- Provided a friendly environment where children could grow in the Lord while learning and playing through countless hands on activities
- Teacher of the infants classroom which taught repetition and learning through songs and reading
Education
Pre-Master Leveling - Speech Language Pathology
Texas Woman’s University
Denton, TX12.2017
B.S. - Human Development and Family Studies
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX05.2016
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans (IEP)
- Small group instruction
- Inclusion strategies
- Co-teaching experience
- Trained in CPI
- Collaborative teamwork
Certification
- Special Education EC-12
- ESL (English as a Second Language)
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)
- Registered Behavior Technician
Honors And Scholarships
Dean’s List, 2014, 2016, Top 20% of senior class
Volunteer Community Service
Night to Shine, Beltway Park Church, Abilene, TX, 02/25
- Volunteered honoring and valuing people with special needs centered on God's love
Child Life Specialist, University Medical Center, Lubbock, TX, 09/14-12/14,
- Volunteered at hospital building and maintaining strong patient relationships
Career Related Experience
Practicum, Texas Tech, Lubbock, TX, 01/16-05/16, 150 Volunteer Hours with ECI-DEBT, Shadowed a speech therapist, case manager, occupation therapist and physical therapist enhancing my skills and knowledge, Opportunity to better my job skills in the community, Hands on experience working with children with diverse disabilities and disorders
Timeline
Special Education Teacher (Inclusion/Resource)
Ortiz Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Long Early Learning Center
08.2019 - 05.2022
Registered Behavior Technician
West Texas Autism Center
04.2018 - 07.2019
Registered Behavior Technician
Action Behavior Centers
01.2018 - 04.2018
Teacher for 9 months to one year olds
Rainbow Bible School
08.2016 - 01.2017
Job Coach for the blind
Project Sweep
06.2016 - 06.2017
B.S. - Human Development and Family Studies
Texas Tech University
- Special Education EC-12
- ESL (English as a Second Language)
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)
- Registered Behavior Technician
Pre-Master Leveling - Speech Language Pathology
Texas Woman’s University
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