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Lorrie Ramirez

Special Education Teacher EC-6 Certification
Texas City,TX

Summary

Obtain a position as a Special Education Teacher that will utilize my strong dedication to students’ development and to their educational needs.

QUALIFICATIONS An experienced Special Education Department Chair in HISD, familiar and skilled with the district’s software programs (EasyIEP, Chancery, etc.), special education programs/services, and district policy/procedures. Well- practiced in working with students struggling with learning difficulties, behavioral concerns, and educational eligibilities. Strong instructional skillset in working with students in both individual and small group settings. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with educators, administrators, and parents. 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

14
years of professional experience
32
years of post-secondary education
2
Certifications

Work History

McReynolds Middle School
Houston, TX

Special Education Co- Teacher
08.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
  • Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
  • Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
  • Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • 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.

Special
Houston, Texas

Education Department Chair
08.2015 - 08.2020

Job overview

  • Elementary Pre-K – 5th Grade (Barrick Elementary)
  • Provide students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth
  • Develop, monitor, and modify curricula
  • Prepare lessons and instructional materials according to students’ varying ability levels
  • Serve as both the resource teacher and case-manager
  • Update Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), ensure appropriate accommodations for students, and develop Behavior Support and Intervention Plans (BSIPs)
  • Facilitate
  • ARD meetings and complete associated ARD paperwork
  • Work closely with the multidisciplinary team (Educational Diagnostician, Licensed Specialist in School Psychology, Speech Language Pathologist, etc.) throughout the evaluation process.
  • Directed day-to-day operations of education program and supervised support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance.

Galveston ISD, K
Galveston, TX

Substitute Teacher
08.2009 - 05.2015

Job overview

  • Completed both short-term and long-term substitute assignments across all subject areas
  • Effectively taught students of varied academic/age levels
  • Instructed classes up to 24 students
  • Established positive rapport with students, teachers, parents, and administrators
  • Successfully implemented behavioral management strategies and interventions in the classroom setting.

Education

University of Houston - Clear Lake
Houston, TX

Bachelor of Science from Criminology
03.2009 - 01.2013

University Overview

Galveston, TX

Associate of Arts from General Studies
05.2001 - 01.2011

University Overview

Galveston College
Galveston, TX

Associate of Arts
05.2001 - 01.2020

University Overview

Skills

    Student records management

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Certification

Standard Teacher Certification; Generalist (EC-6), 2014

Timeline

Special Education Co- Teacher
McReynolds Middle School
08.2020 - Current
Education Department Chair
Special
08.2015 - 08.2020
Substitute Teacher
Galveston ISD, K
08.2009 - 05.2015
University of Houston - Clear Lake
Bachelor of Science from Criminology
03.2009 - 01.2013
Associate of Arts from General Studies
05.2001 - 01.2011
Galveston College
Associate of Arts
05.2001 - 01.2020
Lorrie RamirezSpecial Education Teacher EC-6 Certification