L. Diane St John
Bowie,TX
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dyslexia Intervention Teacher
Chico ISD
Chico, Tx
08.2023 - Current
- Responsible for assessing Dyslexia referral students using the Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing 2nd edition
- Responsible for administering CTOPP-2nd edition test, scoring tests and provided parents and school personnel with a report of the assessment result
- Used informal coding assessments to determine group placements following the Orton-Gillingham Online Academy program for qualifying students
- Utilizing the program for planning instruction, progress monitoring and academic reporting
- Responsible for writing and maintaining data collection for Individual Education Program(IEP) reporting
- Accountable for ensuring that Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, First and Second Grade assessments (Circle Progress Monitoring for Pre-K, Texas Kindergarten Entry Assessment, and the Texas Primary Reading Instrument for First and Second Grade) occur within the Texas Education Agency guidelines
- Oversee providing teachers with copies of the Beginning, Middle and End of year reports for Parent teacher conferences and providing data to PEIMS coordinator for at risk and dyslexia identified students
- Part of the Care Team referral committee which meets monthly to discuss students needs including helping to determine if the student needs TIER 1, 2 or 3 services
- Determining the need for additional assessments to provide Special Education Services and Dyslexia services
- Responsible for helping to complete the TEA school review for the Dyslexia/Special Education Program
- Oversee the yearly update of the Dyslexia school website including keeping current with the Texas Dyslexia Handbook revisions to provide the most current and accurate information to staff, parents and the community
- Tasked with the maintaining of Dyslexia Training as part of the beginning of the year staff training
- Maintain the Chico Elementary staff records documenting Dyslexia training in accordance with state and local guidelines.
Special Education Teacher
Chico ISD
Chico, Tx
11.2022 - Current
- Took over this position due to the current teacher going out on long term leave
- Responsible for developing individual goals as part of the Individual Education Plan
- Responsible for providing teachers with accommodations for the classroom and state assessments along with student goals
- Developed the curriculum and supervised the collection of data and progress reports
- Trained and supervised the classroom paraprofessionals daily.
Head Pre-K / ESL Teacher
Chico ISD
Chico, Tx
08.2018 - Current
- Responsible for planning, modifying and implementing age appropriate curriculum for 32 students Pre-K program
- Responsible for monitoring progress, tracking data, establishing portfolios and writing report cards for 18 students
- Conducted 18-20 parent conferences bi-annually
- Pre-K Mentor for 3 new teachers
- Supervised paraprofessional staff within classroom.
Pre-K Specialized Academic Instructor
Menifee Union School District
Menifee Preschool , Menifee CA
07.2007 - 06.2018
- The initial case carrier for incoming three year old students
- Responsible for getting initial paperwork prepared, assessing the student's academic needs, collaborating on Multi-Team assessment reports, scheduling and running initial Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings and completing all Special Education Information System paperwork for the initial process
- Designated Teacher in Charge when administration was not present on campus
- Supervised three teacher aides and planned special needs instruction
- Resource Preschool teacher and monitored students in State Preschool program
- Worked in collaboration with State Preschool teachers, Speech and Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Adaptive PE specialist, Vision and Hearing Itinerate Specialists and Behavior Specialists to meet ever changing needs of students in program
- Responsible for collecting data, completing progress reports and Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) for approximately 20 – 24 students on caseload each year and ensuring annual IEP meetings were held within timelines.
ESL Pre-K Teacher
Sanger ISD
Sanger ,Tx
08.2001 - 12.2006
- Responsible for planning, modifying and implementing age appropriate curriculum for students 3 to 5 years
- Responsible for monitoring progress, tracking data, establishing portfolios and writing report cards for students
- Conducted parent conferences bi-annually
- Planned and implemented Monthly Family Programs such as technology nights and literacy nights
- Helped develop three year old preschool program.
Education
Master of Arts - Education-Special Education Option
California State University San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Communication Science Disorders
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX05.2001
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Assessments and progress monitoring
- Completing and filing Special Education paperwork
- Self- Starter
- Effective communicator in writing and speaking
Accomplishments
- Jack Harvey Fellow Exemplary Award, 02/2022
- First State Bank Teacher of the Year, 04/2023
Credentials
- Standard Elementary Self-Contained PK-6th Grade, 06/30/2025
- Standard English as a Second Language PK-6th Grade, 06/30/2025
- Special Education Supplemental PK-6th Grade, 06/30/2025, Educational Specialist -Level 2, 03/01/2021
References
- Karen Decker, Chico Elementary Principal, Chico, TX, 940-389-5768, kdecker@chicoisdtx.net
- Tina Elsom, Retired - Dyslexia Mentor Teacher, Chico, TX, 903-439-5341, telsom4@gmail.com
- Jeanne Bargeman, Former Principal, San Clemente, CA, 951-440-7902, jbargeman@clsteam.net
- Thomas Cobleigh, Former Special Education Paraprofessional, Chico, TX, 940-255-0105, Tgcobleigh@gmail.com
- Mark McGregor, Retired Menifee USD Principal, Fallbrook, CA, 760-484-0775
- Sandra Hensley, Former Principal, Sanger, TX, 940-453-8005,shensley@dentonisd.org
- Lindee Hand, Former Director of Noah's Ark Childcare, Chico, TX, 940-393-0612, Handlindee@gmail.com
Certification
Region 11 Science of Reading Academy-60 hours
Orton-Gillingham Online Academy-30 hours
Timeline
Dyslexia Intervention Teacher
Chico ISD
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Chico ISD
11.2022 - Current
Head Pre-K / ESL Teacher
Chico ISD
08.2018 - Current
Pre-K Specialized Academic Instructor
Menifee Union School District
07.2007 - 06.2018
ESL Pre-K Teacher
Sanger ISD
08.2001 - 12.2006
Master of Arts - Education-Special Education Option
California State University San Bernardino
Bachelor of Science - Communication Science Disorders
Texas Woman's University