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Julie Darrough

Royse City,TX

Summary

Dedicated Special Education Teacher with a proven track record in developing individualized education plans and implementing evidence-based teaching strategies. Skilled in behavioral management, differentiated instruction, and fostering inclusive classroom environments. Committed to student growth and academic success, eager to apply expertise as a Special Education Teacher focusing on tailored educational approaches and student-centered learning.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Rockwall ISD
08.2022 - 01.2025
  • Provide specialized instruction to students in a self-contained setting as well as a general education setting working with the general education teacher.
  • Plan, develop, and implement individualized education plans.
  • Provide instruction for a diverse group of learners with a focus on accessing the TEKs through hands on activity based instructional strategies that may target: daily living and self-help skills, behavioral and social skills, occupational and physical therapy, speech and augmentative communication, and adaptive physical education.
  • Provide for the self-help needs of students with a variety of low incidence and/or multiple disabilities.

Special Education Teacher

Plano ISD
11.2021 - 05.2022
  • Assume responsibility for the organization and operation of work within the area of supporting students and staff working with special education students.
  • Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of the staff to develop IEP's.
  • Develop and implement plans for the curriculum program assigned and show written evidence of preparation as required.
  • Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist students included in regular classes with assignments.
  • Prepare lessons that reflect accommodation and differentiation for individual student differences.
  • Consistently assess student achievement through formal and informal testing.

Special Education Teacher

Richardson ISD
09.2013 - 05.2020
  • Collaborate with other teachers or administrators to develop evaluate, or revise programs.
  • Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, and other professionals to develop IEP's.
  • Collaborate with parents, administrators, and behavior specialists to resolve students' behavioral and/or academic problems.
  • Develop and implement IEP's.
  • Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities.
  • Employ special educational strategies during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language cognition, or memory.
  • Instruct students in daily living skills required for independence.
  • Teach socially appropriate behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification or positive reinforcement.
  • Self-contained, structured learning teacher (8 years)
  • Team lead (6 years)
  • Special education department lead (5 years)

Education

M. A. - SPECIAL EDUCATION

LAMAR UNIVERSITY
Beaumont, TX
12.2020

SPEC. ED. TEACHER CERTIFICATION -

REGION 4
05.2013

B.S. - SPORTS AND EXERCISE SCIENCE

WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
Canyon, TX
12.2006

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Google
  • ESPED
  • Frontline
  • STAR curriculum
  • CORE boards
  • Assistive technology
  • Boardmaker
  • Motivating students
  • IEP and BIP implementation
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Cognitive and behavioral development

Certification

  • EC-12 Special Education
  • EC-6 Generalist
  • ESL

Leadership And Volunteer

  • Special Education Department Lead
  • Special Education Team Lead
  • Emergency Response Team member
  • Campus Improvement Committee Leader
  • Diversity and Inclusion committee member
  • Plano Area Alliance of Black School Educators member
  • Campus Autism Awareness Chair and committee leader
  • Youth basketball coach
  • Tutor
  • Entrepreneur

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Rockwall ISD
08.2022 - 01.2025

Special Education Teacher

Plano ISD
11.2021 - 05.2022

Special Education Teacher

Richardson ISD
09.2013 - 05.2020

M. A. - SPECIAL EDUCATION

LAMAR UNIVERSITY

SPEC. ED. TEACHER CERTIFICATION -

REGION 4

B.S. - SPORTS AND EXERCISE SCIENCE

WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

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