Linda Light
Victoria,TX
Summary
General/Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at VISD, adept at differentiated instruction and fostering strong parent communications. Successfully developed tailored instruction, enhancing student engagement and academic growth. Skilled in collaborative teamwork and data management, I effectively implemented strategies that improved student behavior and learning outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
VISD
08.2021 - 05.2025
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Enhanced communication skills in non-verbal students through integration of alternative and augmentative communication systems.
Education
Master of Science - Mid Management Administrator
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-VICTORIA
Victoria, TX07-1998
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Small group instruction
- Lesson planning
- Collaborative teamwork
- Data management
- Instructional strategies
- Progress evaluations
- Scheduling proficiency
- Assessment strategies
- Curriculum adjustments
- Parent communications
- Motivating students
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
VISD
08.2021 - 05.2025
Master of Science - Mid Management Administrator
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-VICTORIA
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