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Julie Hooten

Education And Development Specialist
Mount Enterprise,TX

Summary

Organized and successful at providing classroom instruction for both children and adults. Extensive working knowledge of both federal and Texas special education law. Certified in Texas and recognized as highly qualified educator. Experienced in advocating for students' needs, working with school stakeholders, and facilitating professional development opportunities for teachers to improve the quality of education for students with special needs.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Education and Development Specialist

Working Solutions
2022.08 - Current
  • Identified training needs and developed content while evaluating existing programs
  • Completed projects in alignment with target deadlines and learning objectives
  • Designed, planned, organized and directed orientation and training programs for employees based on specified client needs
  • Presented information using variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role-playing, simulations, team exercises, videos and lectures
  • Utilized data visualization tools to effectively communicate business insights

Special Education Teacher

Mount Enterprise ISD
2021.08 - 2022.05
  • Instructed 15 students with behavioral, physical, and cognitive disabilities.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.

Special Education Teacher

Rusk Independent School District
2019.08 - 2021.05
  • Planned and implemented lessons that were both individualized to meet specific student needs and align with grade-specific TEKS
  • Communicated frequently with parents and staff
  • Worked with general education teachers to improve implementation of research-based best practices
  • Participated in professional learning communities, staff development, and duty assignments
  • Maintained Crisis Prevention Institute Certification
  • Instructed students with emotional, physical and cognitive disabilities
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth
  • Supervised one paraprofessional

Special Education Teacher

Vernon Parish School Board
2017.08 - 2019.05
  • Created, maintained, implemented, and amended Individualized Education Plans for each student
  • Supervised one paraprofessional
  • Planned and implemented lessons that were individualized to meet specific student needs and Louisiana's academic standards
  • Communicated frequently with parents and staff
  • Worked with other special education and general education teachers to improve implementation of research-based best practices
  • Participated in professional learning communities, staff development, and duty assignments
  • Taught students across multiple exceptionalities

Behavior Strategist

Rapides Parish Board of Education
2016.08 - 2017.08
  • Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education
  • Mentored new and veteran teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation
  • Worked with school staff, parents, and students in 6 schools to reduce both the severity and frequency of student behavioral episodes
  • Conducted Functional Behavioral Assessments
  • Developed, monitored, evaluated and amended Behavioral Intervention Plans
  • Participated in 504, IEP, MDR and SBLC meetings
  • Served as a panel member for the Families In Need of Services program
  • Facilitated, monitored and maintained records of active communication between parents and school staff
  • Developed and maintained confidential records for each student

Special Education Teacher

El Paso Independent School District
2015.10 - 2016.05
  • Planned and implemented lessons that were individualized to meet specific students' needs and align with grade-specific TEKS
  • Communicated frequently with parents and staff
  • Participated in professional learning communities, staff development, and duty assignments
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Taught students across multiple exceptionalities
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.

Special Education Teacher

Muscogee County Board of Education
2008.08 - 2013.05
  • Created and maintained a therapeutic learning environment for 8-13 students with various behavior disorders using research-based practices
  • Planned and implemented lesson plans in accordance with Common Core and Georgia Performance Standards
  • Communicated frequently and effectively with parents and administrators
  • Supervised 1-3 paraprofessionals per year
  • Administered standardized tests with modifications, maintained a high level of test security
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS)

Education

Doctor of Education - Curriculum And Instruction, Special Education

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
2020.08 - 2022.08

Educational Specialist - Curriculum And Instruction, Special Education

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
2018.08 - 2019.08

Graduate Certificate - School Leadership

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
2018.05 - 2018.08

Masters of Education - Special Education, Behavior Disorders

Armstrong Atlantic State University
Savannah, GA

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Maine
Orono, ME

Skills

Adaptive Learning

Research and Analysis

Training Facilitation

Goals and Performance

Data Analytics

Student Records Management

Crisis Prevention and Intervention

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Team Collaboration

Honors

  • Committee Member and Liaison for Texas Educator Examination Online Framework Review Committee
  • Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society in Education Member
  • Omega Nu Lambda National Honor Society
  • Order of Omega National Honor Society Member
  • Vice President
  • Fort Polk Spouses' Club Community Grant Recipient
  • Specialty Area Teacher of the Year-Phenix City Elementary School

Software

Google Suite

Microsoft Office Suite

PowerBi

Canvas LMS

WebEx

Canva

Certification

Certified Teacher

Timeline

Education and Development Specialist

Working Solutions
2022.08 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Mount Enterprise ISD
2021.08 - 2022.05

Certified Teacher

2021-04

Doctor of Education - Curriculum And Instruction, Special Education

Liberty University
2020.08 - 2022.08

Special Education Teacher

Rusk Independent School District
2019.08 - 2021.05

Educational Specialist - Curriculum And Instruction, Special Education

Liberty University
2018.08 - 2019.08

Graduate Certificate - School Leadership

Liberty University
2018.05 - 2018.08

Special Education Teacher

Vernon Parish School Board
2017.08 - 2019.05

Behavior Strategist

Rapides Parish Board of Education
2016.08 - 2017.08

Special Education Teacher

El Paso Independent School District
2015.10 - 2016.05

Special Education Teacher

Muscogee County Board of Education
2008.08 - 2013.05

Masters of Education - Special Education, Behavior Disorders

Armstrong Atlantic State University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Maine
Julie HootenEducation And Development Specialist