Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Kendra Sheltrown

Holland,TX

Summary

Patient and compassionate Special Education Teacher with experience in devising and implementing effective special education strategies. Skilled at individualizing instruction based on students' needs and interests. Strong background in creating positive learning environments, fostering parent-teacher relationships, and managing Individualized Education Programs (IEP) to support student success. Previous work has resulted in improved academic performance for special needs students.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server

Punch Bowl Social
Austin, TX
06.2024 - Current
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
  • Assisted in training new servers.
  • Trained new employees on restaurant procedures and plating techniques.
  • Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
  • Set up tables in between patrons to reduce wait times.
  • Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
  • Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.

Southern Comfort Cleaning

Self-employed
Multiple Cities, TX And KS
12.2023 - Current
  • Cleaned bathrooms including toilets, showers and bathtubs, sinks and countertops.
  • Swept, mopped, vacuumed and polished floors of all types.
  • Marketed cleaning services to grow customer base, offering client referral discounts, coupons and holiday promotions.
  • Dusted and polished fixtures and cabinet hardware to maintain sparkling appearance.
  • Used proper chemicals and cleaning materials to optimal dilution and cleaned specific surfaces followed client requests.
  • Operated in-house and portable vacuums to remove dust and debris from hardwood floors, carpets and upholstery.
  • Organized closets according to customer specifications.
  • Dusted ceiling air conditioning diffusers and ventilation systems to improve airflow.
  • Provided additional services upon request by customers such as laundry washing, folding, ironing or pet care.
  • Maintained supplies such as paper towels, toilet tissue, soaps.
  • Cleaned homes following specific and detailed protocols and requests.
  • Coordinated home cleaning schedule based on client availability and realistic time constraints.
  • Interacted pleasantly with clients and guests when performing daily duties.
  • Organized, cleaned and sanitized kitchens, bedrooms, living rooms and bathrooms to tidy and eliminate daily germs.
  • Cleansed kitchen appliances such as microwaves, stoves, dishwashers.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.

Special Education Teacher, Resource and Inclusion

Holland Isd
Holland, TX
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
  • Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
  • Communicated regularly with parents about their child's academic progress, behaviors and overall well-being at school.
  • Supported diverse student populations through equitable instructional design and programming.
  • Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student performance, including grades, attendance, discipline reports and other data required by the school district or state regulations.
  • Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
  • Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.

Reading Resource Teacher

Travis Science Academy
Temple, TX
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Developed intervention plans for struggling readers by utilizing research-based instructional strategies.
  • Analyzed and reported on each student's progress in reading in accordance with school district's policies.
  • Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
  • Analyzed student data and prescribed remediation and enrichment to meet learning needs.
  • Designed and delivered personalized learning for each student and advocated for student inclusion and success in general education environments.
  • Utilized technology tools such as iPads or computers to provide interactive lessons that promote engagement among students.
  • Conducted guided reading sessions with small groups of students based on their current level of achievement.
  • Evaluated data from various sources including benchmark assessments and state testing scores to identify areas of strengths and weaknesses in student literacy skills.
  • Analyzed assessment results to determine appropriate accommodations or modifications needed for special education students.
  • Created Individual Education Plans tailored specifically to each student's unique learning needs.

Alternative Education Teacher

Bell County Alternative School
Little River, Academy, TX
08.2017 - 06.2021
  • Created and maintained detailed records of student progress towards meeting academic goals.
  • Assisted in developing a positive learning environment that encouraged student participation and engagement in their own education.
  • Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior and academic performance.
  • Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.

General Education Teacher

Thornton Elementary School
Temple , TX
08.2006 - 05.2017
  • Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles.
  • Worked with individual students to bring up to level or help gifted advance further.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and any areas of concern.
  • Provided individualized instruction to students who required additional guidance or reinforcement of concepts.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills by providing stimulating activities that promoted creativity and problem-solving.
  • Attended faculty meetings, professional development workshops and educational conferences.
  • Approached instruction with engaging, informative and motivational style.
  • Graded and provided feedback on student assignments, papers and examinations.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans for all classes in accordance with curriculum standards.
  • Created a positive classroom environment that was conducive to learning through effective management strategies.
  • Tracked individual student progress and adjusted teaching methods to improve understanding of material.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sport And Fitness Management

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX
08-2002

Skills

  • Individualized instruction
  • Data analysis
  • Collaboration with parents
  • Special needs advocacy
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Communication skills

Certification

  • Special Education PreK-12th
  • General Education PreK-4th

Timeline

Server

Punch Bowl Social
06.2024 - Current

Southern Comfort Cleaning

Self-employed
12.2023 - Current

Special Education Teacher, Resource and Inclusion

Holland Isd
08.2022 - 05.2023

Reading Resource Teacher

Travis Science Academy
08.2021 - 06.2022

Alternative Education Teacher

Bell County Alternative School
08.2017 - 06.2021

General Education Teacher

Thornton Elementary School
08.2006 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Science - Sport And Fitness Management

Tarleton State University

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE