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Lera Tidwell

Vidor

Summary

Results-driven professional with 12+ years of experience in education, specializing in special education. Proven ability to maintain professionalism while delivering high-quality results in fast-paced environments. Strong background in IEP writing, meeting management, and training staff with a track record of improving efficiency, driving growth, and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. Committed to continuous learning and leveraging expertise to contribute to organizational success. I possess a Bachelor of General Studies as well as a Masters of Education in Applied Digital Learning but from Lamar University. Also, I hold valid Texas EC-6 and Sped Ec-12 certifications.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

IEP Facilitator

Vidor Independent School District
Vidor, TX
07.2024 - Current

*Schedule IEP meeting with multidisciplinary team using Google Calendars/Meets.

*Meeting management: meeting norms, neutral guidance, and focusing on the student.

*Conflict resolution: including active listening, clarifying disagreements, and de-escalation.

*Compliance and administration: tracking timelines, record keeping, and data organization.

*Learning PLAN Management program to create and lock the IEP meeting and services while maintaining compliance.

*Maintain the utmost confidentiality.

Special Education Teacher

Vidor Independent School District
Vidor, TX
07.2023 - 07.2024
  • Developed individualized education plans tailored to diverse student needs.
  • Implemented evidence-based instructional strategies to enhance learning outcomes.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess and support student progress.
  • Facilitated inclusive classroom environments promoting social and emotional development.
  • Monitored behavioral interventions, adjusting strategies for optimal student engagement.
  • Led professional development workshops on adaptive technologies in special education classrooms.
  • Frontline trained using ESPED for IEP writing.

Special Education Teacher

AMELIA ELEMENTARY BEAUMONT, TX
Beaumont, TX
08.2019 - 07.2023
  • Resource and Inclusion Teacher.
  • Frontline Experience with writing PLAAFP’s, IEP’s, Goals and Objectives.
  • Create and maintain educational tracing systems.
  • Maintain discretion when dealing with legal paperwork and meetings.
  • Creating and maintaining great student/parent relationships.
  • Very effective at Scheduling/Stetson Schedule trained.
  • STR Passed with TEA
  • Currently in the Reading Academy
  • Department Chair for Amelia Elementary for 2 years.
  • Team Lead for 2 years

Special Education Paraprofessional

AMELIA ELEMENTARY BEAUMONT, TX
Beaumont, TX
11.2014 - 08.2019
  • Assist in servicing students in a variety of settings
  • Administration of STAAR tests grades 3-5
  • Create and maintain educational tracing systems
  • Maintain discretion when dealing with legal paperwork and meetings

Education

Bachelor of General Studies -

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
05-2019

Masters of Education - Applied Digital Learning

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
05-2023

Skills

  • Well versed in Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Level 1 Google Certified
  • Facilitation techniques
  • Strategic planning
  • Staff management
  • Community outreach
  • Group dynamics
  • Agenda setting
  • Operations management
  • Fantastic organizational skills
  • Creative and Crafty
  • Scheduling Pro

Timeline

IEP Facilitator

Vidor Independent School District
07.2024 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Vidor Independent School District
07.2023 - 07.2024

Special Education Teacher

AMELIA ELEMENTARY BEAUMONT, TX
08.2019 - 07.2023

Special Education Paraprofessional

AMELIA ELEMENTARY BEAUMONT, TX
11.2014 - 08.2019

Bachelor of General Studies -

Lamar University

Masters of Education - Applied Digital Learning

Lamar University