Lisa Stephens
Longview,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
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Hallsville ISD
08.2016 - 05.2023
- 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.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
Classroom/Special Education Teacher
Van Independent School District
08.1999 - 05.2016
- 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.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Early Childhood Educator
Mt. Pleasant ISD
08.1994 - 05.1999
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX12.1993
Skills
- Performance Optimization
- Positive Role Model
- Basic Clerical Knowledge
- Student Records Management
- Scheduling Proficiency
- Classroom Management
- Positive Interactions
- Parent Relationship Management
- Parent Communication
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Hallsville ISD
08.2016 - 05.2023
Classroom/Special Education Teacher
Van Independent School District
08.1999 - 05.2016
Early Childhood Educator
Mt. Pleasant ISD
08.1994 - 05.1999
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Texas A&M University - Commerce
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