Lisa Perkins
Spicewood,TX
Summary
Seasoned Adapted Learning Environment Teacher with a proven track record at Marble Falls ISD, specializing in creating tailored educational strategies and fostering parent-teacher collaboration. Excelled in utilizing visual supports and behavior modification techniques to enhance student success. Known for mentoring new teachers and significantly improving learning outcomes through innovative sensory integration strategies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Life Skills Teacher
Marble Falls ISD
01.2019 - Current
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Supported people with developmental disabilities and autism in building multi-faceted skillset to promote independence and self-confidence.
- Helped to integrate clients in local community by teaching important social and work-related skills.
- Customized strategies based on individuals' goals and strengths and offered each positive reinforcement to continue progress against goals.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance on classroom management techniques.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering respectful communication among students.
- Partnered with families to address any concerns or challenges related to their child''s education, fostering strong home-school connections.
Special Education Teacher
Hutto ISD
09.2004 - 12.2019
- 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.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX12-2004
Skills
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Visual supports
- Self-Advocacy Support
- Social Skills Training
- Sensory integration strategies
- Data Collection
- Communication Strategies
- Behavior Modification
Timeline
Life Skills Teacher
Marble Falls ISD
01.2019 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Hutto ISD
09.2004 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Texas A&M University
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