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Lindsey Deitchman Nickerson

Dallas,Texas

Summary

To find a stable, permanent position which utilizes my experiences and studies in the areas of Special Needs education, English as a Second Language Education, General Education and the education of adults with specific needs. Talented Special Education Teacher focused on meeting student academic and emotional needs. Compassionate and caring in delivery of personalized, hands-on support and lessons targeted to specific learning needs and strengths. Leverages strong communication skills and patient nature to provide positive reinforcement in team-based, structured environments.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Inclusion Special Education Teacher

Richardson ISD
Richardson, TX
08.2023 - Current
  • Co/Team Teach with General Education teachers in the areas of Algebra 2 and Algebraic Reasoning
  • Taught Targeted small group lessons in the areas of Algebra 2 and Algebraic Reasoning
  • Provided Small group tutoring targeted for students receiving either modifications and/or accommodations on their IEP (Individualized Education Plan)
  • Write, monitor and carry out IEP’s (Individualized Education Plan) for every student served under the Special Education umbrella
  • Hold ARD (Admission Review and Dismissal) meetings for each student on my caseload
  • Working closely with student’s parents to ensure every student is being served appropriately
  • Conducted and recorded daily check-in’s with general education teachers to determine if more support is needed in that teacher’s classroom

Special Education Teacher

Richardson Terrace Elementary School
Richardson, TX
08.2007 - Current
  • Create and carry out collaborated lesson plans
  • Implement classroom management and behavior strategies
  • Provide a positive and constructive learning environment
  • Promote student learning and growth

TLC (Total Language Communication) Teacher

JJ Pearce High School
Richardson, TX
06.2018 - 05.2024
  • Created and carried out daily visual schedules for both academics, social skills and life skills lessons
  • Wrote and carried out each student’s IEP (Individualized Education Plan, BIP (Behavior Intervention Plan) and Autism Supplement forms
  • Created Campus Jobs for all students in the TLC program
  • Taught, modeled and re-taught the process of collecting the uniforms in each locker room for the sports teams on campus, both loading the machine and washing the uniforms, moving the laundry into the dryer and finally, folding and delivering the uniforms back to each locker room for the student athletes
  • Created and carried out Classroom jobs for all TLC students
  • Trained student helpers on safety protocols used in my classroom for both their protection and the safety of all my students with special needs
  • Trained Paraprofessional staff in the proper use of the augmentative communication devices (iPad, laptop or verbal picture board) students utilized throughout the day
  • Trained Paraprofessional staff and my families in the proper use of a CORE board to communicate with the students and to ensure each student could communicate their wants and needs
  • Developed positive relationships with students and their families through open and consistent communication
  • Created and utilized daily behavior logs to ensure parents were updated about their student’s day, as all of my students are non-verbal
  • Utilized ULS (Unique Learning Systems of Specific and Direct Instruction) curriculum daily for academic success of all students
  • Utilized LINKS (Comprehensive web-based curriculum tailored for students identified with Autism) lessons daily to support student routines within the classroom, school environment and community outings
  • Utilized LINKS for weekly data tracking on student’s progress in their individualized goals
  • Planned and carried out cooking lessons to support life, science and math skills for all students
  • Created a healthy learning environment to ensure student growth in all areas
  • Updated student’s goals and objectives every 9 weeks
  • Took both formal and informal behavior data on all students to create and utilize appropriate BIPs
  • Implemented classroom management skills daily

Special Education Teacher

Dover Elementary School
Richardson, TX
08.2009 - 06.2015
  • Create and carry out collaborated lesson plans
  • Implement classroom management and behavior strategies
  • Provide a positive and constructive learning environment
  • Promote student learning and growth
  • Maintain IEP’s, run ARD meetings, update goals and objectives every 6 weeks
  • Complete 3 week progress reports for behavior and grades
  • Have good organization of lesson plans and materials
  • Maintain a strong work ethic
  • Have good relationships with my students, parents and colleagues

Lomdim Program Head

Temple Emanu-El
Dallas, TX
08.2005 - 05.2014
  • Inclusion teacher
  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.

Special Education Teacher

O.Henry Elementary School
Richardson, TX
08.2003 - 05.2008
  • Create Daily Lesson Plans
  • Implement classroom management strategies
  • Provide a positive learning environment
  • Promote student learning and growth

Preschool Instructor

Jewish Community Center
Dallas, TX
04.2001 - 07.2006
  • After Care Counselor
  • Science Camp Instructor
  • Camp Counselor ages 2, 5 and 6
  • English Tutor

Student Teacher

Grandview Elementary School
Bloomington, IN
01.2003 - 05.2003
  • Created weekly lesson plans
  • Applied knowledge of children’s developmental stages
  • Implemented classroom management skills

Education

Master’s - Curriculum and Instruction

American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN

Bachelor of Science - General Elementary Education & Special Education

Indiana University
Bloomington, IN

Skills

  • Writing Individualized education plans
  • Creating and Managing Behavior intervention plans
  • Strong Classroom management skills
  • Create positive Instructional strategies to be utilized daily in the classroom
  • Daily, weekly and monthly Data tracking
  • Family communication
  • Student progress monitoring
  • Curriculum development
  • Professional development
  • Training paraprofessionals
  • Problem solving
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Adaptable lesson planning
  • Conflict resolution
  • Relationship building
  • Crisis prevention and intervention
  • Social skills training
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Emotional support
  • Small group instruction
  • Child development
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Life skills instruction
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Team collaboration
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Autism spectrum
  • Augmentative communication
  • Sensory integration
  • Personal hygiene support
  • Verbal and nonverbal communication
  • Differentiated instruction

Certification

  • Texas State Teaching License, Generic Special Education, Grades PreK-12
  • Texas State Teaching License, English as a Second Language Supplemental Grades PK-12
  • Texas State Teaching License, General Education, Grades EC - 4
  • Standard Indiana Teaching License, Elementary Education, Grades K-6, and Special Education, Grades K-6

Accomplishments

  • Received a 4.0 in my Master’s program, 01/01/11 - 12/31/13
  • Appointment to Head of Lomdim Program, 01/01/06 - 12/31/14
  • Appointment of REA rep for building, 01/01/03 - 12/31/06
  • Award for Academic Excellence, 01/01/02 - 12/31/03
  • Indiana University Academic Scholarship, 01/01/99 - 12/31/03
  • High School graduate with Honors, 01/01/99

Availability

01/01/25

References

  • Heather Alley, Educational Diagnostician, PDC, Richardson, TX, 75080, 701 W Belt Line, (214) 498-7958
  • Brona Hudson, Principal, Dover Elementary, Richardson, TX, 75080, 700 Dover Dr., (214) 476-5357
  • Jennifer Benton, Counselor, Freedom Elementary, Keller, TX, 76244, 5401 Wall Price Rd., (214) 244-6066

Activities

  • Labrador Rescue Volunteer
  • Richardson Education Association
  • Volunteer at Soup Kitchen and Shelter
  • Council for Exceptional Children 2000 – 2003, 2009

Websites

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Inclusion Special Education Teacher

Richardson ISD
08.2023 - Current

TLC (Total Language Communication) Teacher

JJ Pearce High School
06.2018 - 05.2024

Special Education Teacher

Dover Elementary School
08.2009 - 06.2015

Special Education Teacher

Richardson Terrace Elementary School
08.2007 - Current

Lomdim Program Head

Temple Emanu-El
08.2005 - 05.2014

Special Education Teacher

O.Henry Elementary School
08.2003 - 05.2008

Student Teacher

Grandview Elementary School
01.2003 - 05.2003

Preschool Instructor

Jewish Community Center
04.2001 - 07.2006

Master’s - Curriculum and Instruction

American College of Education

Bachelor of Science - General Elementary Education & Special Education

Indiana University

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