Mark James
Houston,TX
Summary
Passionate Teacher with more than twenty years of experience developing and implementing diverse curriculum covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant/Special Education Inclusion Teacher
Klein Cain High School
2023.08 - Current
- Improved overall class participation by implementing group activities and project-based learning.
- Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to create consistent and supportive learning environment for students.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for struggling students, leading to increased understanding and improved grades.
- Designed and implemented engaging classroom activities, resulting in higher student interest and motivation.
- Served as mentor to new teachers entering profession or transitioning into inclusive teaching roles; shared resources, strategies, and insights gleaned from personal experience.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to create a consistent and supportive learning environment for students.
Teacher
Houston Independent School District
2015.10 - 2023.05
- Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
- Used range of instructional approaches and classroom activities to draw students into material and enhance understanding.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Graded assignments quickly to assess student progress and communicate results with students and parents.
- Assisted in developing student-led after-school tutoring program to teach under-privileged students.
- Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering supportive learning environment.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
At Risk Behavior Specialist
Houston Independent School District
2018.10 - 2021.03
- Improved student behavior by implementing individualized behavior support plans and strategies.
- Reduced classroom disruptions through careful observation and analysis of student behaviors, leading to tailored interventions.
- Enhanced teacher-student relationships by providing guidance on effective communication and rapport-building techniques.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive, effective treatment plans for students with behavioral challenges.
- Trained staff in evidence-based practices for addressing challenging behaviors and promoting positive outcomes.
- Provided crisis intervention support during critical incidents, deescalating situations and ensuring safety of all involved parties.
- Developed social skills curricula tailored to individual student needs, enhancing peer interactions and fostering positive relationships.
- Supervised student behavior during daily academic routines to secure safety of students and staff.
- Crafted Behavioral Intervention Plans for individual students.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
Pastor
Word Temple Of Praise Church
1999.04 - Current
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget, delivering compassionate pastoral care to community and leading worship services, ordinances, funerals and weddings.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- Sourced, modified and prepared class curricula and targeted lesson plans based on subject matter requirements.
- Adapted classroom plans to support needs of children with special learning requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
College of Biblical Studies-Houston
Houston, TX2018
Associate of Arts - Bible Studies
College of Biblical Studies-Houston
Houston, TX05.2016
Skills
- Special education
- Experience with special-needs students
- Relationship building and management
- Behavior specialist
Community Service. reading, public speaking and bowling
Active with the youth in the church and community, love to real , and engaged in public speaking all over the nation and love to bowl !
Timeline
Teaching Assistant/Special Education Inclusion Teacher
Klein Cain High School
2023.08 - Current
At Risk Behavior Specialist
Houston Independent School District
2018.10 - 2021.03
Teacher
Houston Independent School District
2015.10 - 2023.05
Pastor
Word Temple Of Praise Church
1999.04 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
College of Biblical Studies-Houston
Associate of Arts - Bible Studies
College of Biblical Studies-Houston
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