Margo Salnave
Mount Pleasant,Texas
Summary
Dynamic educator with a track record of fostering significant improvements in students' academic achievements, particularly at Mount Pleasant Jr. High School. Expert in creating inclusive learning environments and adept at data analysis, demonstrated by over 80% increase in DIBELS scores. Combines organizational skills with a commitment to meeting diverse student needs, ensuring all learners reach their full potential.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education, Study Skills, and Inclusion Teacher
Mount Pleasant Jr. High School
Mount Pleasant, Texas
08.2024 - Current
- Utilized Esped system for writing IEPs and progress reports
- Assisted individuals (8th graders) in making career-related decisions by conducting assessments to measure skills, abilities, and interest
- Differentiation of instruction and provide accommodation to meet student's individual needs
- 7th & 8th-grade Inclusion students increased overall reading scaled on the STARR Reading assessment by 50 or more points
- Developed and implemented plans to help students function well in a regular classroom setting
- Assisted with the selection of proper classroom materials for each special education student
- Develop a successful study skills program from scratch
- Created a way to monitor the general education students
- Taught students how to review teachers' websites and other technology to assist in organization
- Taught various learning strategies and techniques to improve retention and memorization of content area material that aided in the preparation for tests
2nd Grade Teacher
West Elementary
Daingerfield, Texas
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Implement Capturing Kids Hearts techniques
- Second-grade students' DIBELS Middle of the Year (MOY) and End of the Year (EOY) scores increased by 80%
- On the DIBELS second-grade assessment test, one of my life skills students received an above-benchmark rating in four areas
- Familiar with supplement material Thinkcentral, Sharon Math, GoMath
- I have used DIBELS, NWEA, MAPS, DMAC, and EDcite assessment programs
Special Education Teacher
Mount Pleasant Jr. High School
Mount Pleasant, Texas
08.2007 - 06.2021
- Utilized Esped system for writing IEPs and progress reports
- Assisted individuals (8th graders) in making career-related decisions by conducting assessments to measure skills, abilities, and interest
- Differentiation of instruction and provide accommodation to meet student's individual needs
- 7th & 8th-grade Inclusion students increased overall reading scaled on the STARR Reading assessment by 50 or more points
- Developed and implemented plans to help students function well in a regular classroom setting
- Assisted with the selection of proper classroom materials for each special education student
- Develop a successful study skills program from scratch
- Created a way to monitor the general education students
- Taught students how to review teachers' websites and other technology to assist in organization
- Taught various learning strategies and techniques to improve retention and memorization of content area material that aided in the preparation for tests
Coach Volleyball, Basketball, Track, and Cross Country
Mount Pleasant Jr. High School
Mount Pleasant, Texas
01.2008 - 01.2021
- Prepare materials for parents, students, and administrators
- Develop and led up-to-date and revelation drills based on opponent tactics
- Organized fundraising drives for teams
- Maintained and updated attendance forms and insurance records
Summer School Migrant Teacher
Mount Pleasant High School
Mount Pleasant, Texas
06.2004 - 06.2007
- Monitored students' educational progress with individual charts and files
- Organized and facilitated monthly parent support group meetings
- Nurtured a supportive learning environment that was often used as a model for other classrooms
Credit Recovery Teacher
Mount Pleasant High School
Mount Pleasant, Texas
08.2003 - 05.2006
- Supervised at-risked students' progress in the credit recovery program
- Maintained and updated several computer-based curriculum programs, such as A+ and PLATO
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction
Texas A&M University Texarkana
Texarkana, TX06.2025
Master of Arts - Professional Educational Diagnostician
Texas A&M Texarkana
Texarkana, TX05.2025
Master of Arts - Concentration Principal
Texas A&M University
Texarkana, TX06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Education Ec-4th Grade/Special Education
Texas A&M University
Texarkana, TX05-2007
Skills
- Mentor Experience
- Data Analysis
- Works well with Special needs children
- Experience working with ELL students
- Problem Solver
- Committed
- Organizational Skills
- Leadership
- Dependable
- Fast-Learner
- Flexible
References
- Lisa Cota, Educational Diagnostician, West Elementary School, Daingerfield, Texas, 903 563 6975, doribeasley@dlsisd.org, Former Principal
- Rusty Duke, Principal, Mount Pleasant Jr High, Mount Pleasant, Texas, 903 575 2110, jduke@mpisd.net, Current Principal
- Marilyn Logan, Director of Special Education, Mount Pleasant ISD, Mount Pleasant, Texas, 903.466.8076, mlogan@mpisd.net, Retired Special Education Director
- Crystalla Anderson, Lead Special Education Teacher, E.C. Brice Elementary, Mount Pleasant, Texas, 903.466.3125, canderson1@mpisd.net, Ex-co teacher
Futureendorsements
- ESL Certification, Master's concentration in ESL, Spring 2025
- Curriculum and Instruction, Summer 2025
- Professional Educational Diagnostician, Spring 2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education, Study Skills, and Inclusion Teacher
Mount Pleasant Jr. High School
08.2024 - Current
2nd Grade Teacher
West Elementary
08.2022 - 05.2024
Coach Volleyball, Basketball, Track, and Cross Country
Mount Pleasant Jr. High School
01.2008 - 01.2021
Special Education Teacher
Mount Pleasant Jr. High School
08.2007 - 06.2021
Summer School Migrant Teacher
Mount Pleasant High School
06.2004 - 06.2007
Credit Recovery Teacher
Mount Pleasant High School
08.2003 - 05.2006
Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction
Texas A&M University Texarkana
Master of Arts - Professional Educational Diagnostician
Texas A&M Texarkana
Master of Arts - Concentration Principal
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science - Education Ec-4th Grade/Special Education
Texas A&M University
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