Josette Trantham
Huntsville,TX
Summary
Strong organizational and leadership skills. Experienced in teaching staff development and supervising employees. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Instructional Coach
Willis ISD
08.2023 - Current
- Increased student engagement through the implementation of innovative teaching techniques and resources.
- Modeled Teach Town lessons for daily or weekly instruction.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop appropriate accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities, ensuring equal access to quality instruction.
- Coached teachers on classroom management techniques, leading to more organized and conducive learning environment.
- Tailored professional development plans for individual teachers, addressing specific needs and promoting continuous improvement.
- Conducted classroom observations to provide feedback, leading to improved teaching practices and student performance.
- Guided implementation of differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring that all students' learning needs were effectively met.
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness by providing individualized coaching and professional development opportunities.
Job coach
Got Advocacy
06.2022 - Current
- Provide job support for students with disabilities in the workforce
- Documentation of services
- Monitored client progress and adjusted job coaching strategies to meet needs and navigate challenges.
- Cultivated strong relationships with community organizations and resources to provide additional support services for clients when needed.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community resources to support job coaching.
- Monitored and tracked client progress through consistent follow-up sessions, adjusting strategies as needed to ensure continued success in achieving employment goals.
Special education teacher
Willis isd- Turner Elementary
01.2020 - 06.2023
- Provide specialized support for students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom
- Delivering curriculum and instructions for students grades K-5 including life skills
- Provide positive behavior supports to student with behavioral needs
- Mentor for other special education teachers
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Regional Special Education Coordinator
Responsive education solutions
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Under the direction of the Director(s) of Special Education, the Special Education Coordinator, develops, coordinates, and assists in supervising programs for special education students
- Provides leadership in articulating and coordinating campus programs and ensuring compliance of State and Federal guidelines/regulations
- Assists in the implementation of special education programs at the assigned campuses; confers with campus Director and Regional Director(s) of Special Education
- Confered with Campus Directors prior to campus exit
- Submits email summaries of campus visits within 24 hours of the visit
- Submits reports for legally required data as requested by the Regional Director(s) of Special Education
- Assists in maintaining compliant district special education programs with state and federal laws
- Assists in the acquisition of curricular resources and related services
- Assists special education personnel in developing instructional objectives and techniques for implementing IEP’s for individuals with exceptional needs
- Assists parents in participating in the special education process including but not limited to IEP development and recommendations for additional resources
- Assists special education personnel in the development and implementation of meaningful Individual Transition Plans for students with disabilities
- Assists with staff development for Special Education teachers
- Assists campus Directors in co-chairing IEP meetings as necessary
- Assists in monitoring special education caseload and class size
Special education teacher
Responsive education solutions
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Develop lesson plans for Life skills student using Unique Learning system
- Write and implement PLAAFP, IEP goals and BIP using Esped
- Maintain timelines for ARDs and FIEs
- Inclusion support
- Content Mastery
- Work with students with Autism, Intellectual disabilities, and Learning disabilities
- Supervise two Paraprofessionals
- After school tutoring
- Conduct professional development for teachers and staff
Education
Masters of Education - Special Education
Texas A&M University
05.2019
Graduate certificate - Applied Behavior Analysis
Texas A&M University
05.2019
BACHELOR OF ARTS - SPECIAL EDUCATION
Western Governors University
05.2012
Skills
- Excellent communication abilities
- Instructional planning skills
- Committed to continuous improvement
- Outstanding interpersonal abilities
- Workshop Facilitation
- Developing Individualized Lessons
Volunteer organizations
CASA or Walker County, 03/01/22, Present
References
- Randi Gay, Director of Special Education, Willis ISD, 936-856-1200
- Dr. Michelle Hall, Principal, Turner Elementary, 281-851-1182, mhall@willisisd.org
- Brian Arrot, TCASE,
- Karen Leinweber, Special Education Teacher, Quest Collegiate Academy, 936-494-8737, kleinweber@responsiveedtx.com
- Teresa Varieur, Principal, Community Christian Academy, 936-295-9601
- Melissa Miller, Special Education Teacher (retired), Huntsville Independent School District, 936-662-4104, Melissamiller64@gmail.com-
Timeline
Special Education Instructional Coach
Willis ISD
08.2023 - Current
Job coach
Got Advocacy
06.2022 - Current
Special education teacher
Willis isd- Turner Elementary
01.2020 - 06.2023
Regional Special Education Coordinator
Responsive education solutions
01.2016 - 01.2020
Special education teacher
Responsive education solutions
01.2015 - 01.2016
Masters of Education - Special Education
Texas A&M University
Graduate certificate - Applied Behavior Analysis
Texas A&M University
BACHELOR OF ARTS - SPECIAL EDUCATION
Western Governors University
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