Lisa Johnson
Abilene,TX
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Baird Independent School District
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
Special Education Facilitator
Taylor/Callahan Educational Cooperative
08.2007 - 07.2018
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
- Facilitated IEP meetings by using family-centered, strength-based approach.
- Collaborated with teachers to conduct behavioral assessments and intervention plans for multiple students.
- Coordinated with outside state agencies to acquire services for special needs children.
- Interpreted and analyzed academic data to maintain student development and retention.
- Maintained contact with parents to address concerns and needs of children.
- Collaborated with families to provide resources for children outside of school district.
- Used various computer software to maintain student records and prepare reports.
- Coached and observed teachers to improve teaching techniques.
Special Education Teacher
Jim Ned CISD
09.1990 - 05.2007
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TXBachelor of Science - Education
Hardin Simmons University
Abilene, TXSkills
- Child Development
- Middle School Education
- Educational Strategies
- Student Support
- Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge
- IEPs
- Small Group Instruction
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Redirection
- Student Advisory Committee of School Name]
- Active Participation
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Baird Independent School District
08.2018 - 05.2020
Special Education Facilitator
Taylor/Callahan Educational Cooperative
08.2007 - 07.2018
Special Education Teacher
Jim Ned CISD
09.1990 - 05.2007
Master of Science - School Counseling
Sul Ross State University
Bachelor of Science - Education
Hardin Simmons University
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