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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
08.2022 - 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
08.2021 - 05.2022
- 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
08.2019 - 05.2021
- 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
08.2017 - 05.2019
- 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
08.2016 - 08.2017
- 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
10.2015 - 05.2016
- 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
08.2008 - 05.2013
- 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 08.2020 - 08.2022
Educational Specialist - Curriculum And Instruction, Special Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA 08.2018 - 08.2019
Graduate Certificate - School Leadership
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA 05.2018 - 08.2018
Masters of Education - Special Education, Behavior Disorders
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Savannah, GABachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Maine
Orono, MESkills
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
Microsoft Office Suite
PowerBi
Canvas LMS
WebEx
Canva
Certification
Certified Teacher
Timeline
Education and Development Specialist
Working Solutions
08.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Mount Enterprise ISD
08.2021 - 05.2022
Certified Teacher
04-2021
Doctor of Education - Curriculum And Instruction, Special Education
Liberty University
08.2020 - 08.2022
Special Education Teacher
Rusk Independent School District
08.2019 - 05.2021
Educational Specialist - Curriculum And Instruction, Special Education
Liberty University
08.2018 - 08.2019
Graduate Certificate - School Leadership
Liberty University
05.2018 - 08.2018
Special Education Teacher
Vernon Parish School Board
08.2017 - 05.2019
Behavior Strategist
Rapides Parish Board of Education
08.2016 - 08.2017
Special Education Teacher
El Paso Independent School District
10.2015 - 05.2016
Special Education Teacher
Muscogee County Board of Education
08.2008 - 05.2013
Masters of Education - Special Education, Behavior Disorders
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Maine
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