Mandy Hughes
League City,TX
Summary
Compassionate Behavior Teacher, with emphasis in Autism Behavior, dedicated to cultivating inclusive and productive learning environments. Engages children with varying degrees of academic, social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. Works with parents, administrators, and faculty to develop, monitor and adjust IEPs. Strengths include understanding of diverse learning needs, effective communication skills and ability to foster strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Educator/Autism Inclusion Support Specialist
Dickinson Independent School District
Dickinson, TX
03.2019 - Current
- Created materials and organized classroom environment to maximize student independence during work periods and transitions
- Supported students with personalized plans, including writing official Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
- Delivered academic lessons to special needs students, employing diverse techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning, and repetition to reinforce concepts
- Administered and interpreted formal and informal educational assessments and prepared written evaluation reports
- Evaluated student work to identify learning gaps, monitor effort and give written feedback
- Developed IEP goals and objectives and completed related documentation
- Communicated learning objectives and class expectations to provide clear academic paths
- Coordinated balanced curriculum to encourage exploration of new ideas, delivering lessons through structured yet diverse blocks of instruction, demonstration, and work time
- Collaborated with testing specialists and social workers regarding IEP development and modification
Rental Property/ Construction Owner and Manager
Enchanted Shore Rentals, LLC
League City, TX
01.2010 - 08.2021
- Assisted marketing personnel with property promotion, leveraging social media and housing platforms to highlight available rentals
- Addressed tenants needs across assigned properties
- Established professional relationships with vendors, suppliers, and contractors to increase rapport
- Communicated with vendors and contractors concerning work scheduling, billings, and certificates of insurance
- Handled operational oversight for properties, setting budgets and supervising office staff
- Investigated complaints from tenants and resolved issues
- Identified and quickly addressed property requirements, closely following applicable regulations and owner requirements
Education
Master's - Educational Leadership
North American University
Houston, TX06-2025
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Fitness and Health
University of Houston Clear Lake
Clear Lake, TXAssociate in Arts (A.A.) - General
College of the Mainland
Texas City, TXSkills
- Differentiated instruction
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Evidence-based assessment
- Student Records Management
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Relationship Building
- Behavior intervention plans
- Curriculum development
- Communication Strategies
- Transition planning
- Data collection and analysis
- Positive Reinforcement
- Parent Communication
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Social Skills Development
- Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Behavior Modifications
Certification
- TExES Principal as Instructional Leader (268)
- Performance Assessment for School Leaders (PASL) (368)
- EC-12 Special Education
- EC-6 General Education
- PPR
- Science of Teaching Reading
- Reading Academy
Timeline
Special Education Educator/Autism Inclusion Support Specialist
Dickinson Independent School District
03.2019 - Current
Rental Property/ Construction Owner and Manager
Enchanted Shore Rentals, LLC
01.2010 - 08.2021
Master's - Educational Leadership
North American University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Fitness and Health
University of Houston Clear Lake
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - General
College of the Mainland
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