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Maranda Cockrell

Tomball,TX

Summary

Versatile and dedicated educator transitioning into healthcare administration with a strong background in special education, behavioral therapy, and team leadership. Proven ability to manage operations, coordinate schedules, and lead individualized planning through ARD meetings and PLAAFP development. Brings a passion for creating supportive environments that help teams thrive and ensure high-quality care and service.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Houston ISD
08.2021 - Current
  • Lead ARD meetings and wrote PLAAFPs to shape personalized learning goals.
  • Coordinated complex student and staff schedules aligned with master schedule.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support academic and behavioral growth.
  • Developed and implemented individualized lesson plans for students with diverse needs.
  • Maintained detail records and monitored IEP progress.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.

Registered Behavior Technician

Action Behavior Centers
08.2019 - 08.2021
  • Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
  • Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
  • Used Catalyst to document patient information, progress notes, and treatment plans.
  • Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.

Affiliate Trainer

Camp Gladiator
07.2018 - 08.2020
  • Designed personalized fitness programs and led training sessions.
  • Managed client files, increased enrollment, and built customer relationships.

Registered Behavior Technician

The Learning Lane
01.2019 - 08.2019
  • Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
  • Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
  • Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
  • Collaborated with client's support system and other allied specialists to implement positive interventions.

Substitute Teacher

Conroe ISD
08.2017 - 01.2018


  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.

Education

Texas Certification - Teaching

Texas Teachers of Tomorrow
Houston, TX
07-2022

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX
12-2014

Skills

  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Operations and schedule management
  • ARD meetings and PLAAFP development
  • Staff collaboration and communication
  • G-suite
  • Behavior Plan implementation
  • Individualized instruction and care planning
  • Classroom and team leadership

Certification

  • Registered behavior technician
  • Special Education EC-12 (Texas)
  • Health EC-12 (Texas)

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Houston ISD
08.2021 - Current

Registered Behavior Technician

Action Behavior Centers
08.2019 - 08.2021

Registered Behavior Technician

The Learning Lane
01.2019 - 08.2019

Affiliate Trainer

Camp Gladiator
07.2018 - 08.2020

Substitute Teacher

Conroe ISD
08.2017 - 01.2018

Texas Certification - Teaching

Texas Teachers of Tomorrow

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

Sam Houston State University

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