Mendy Myers
Dickinson,Texas
Summary
Accomplished Lead Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Galveston ISD, adept in creating impactful Individual Education Plans and employing differentiated instruction. Skilled in collaborative teamwork and excellent classroom management, significantly enhancing student achievement through innovative educational strategies. Demonstrates a strong commitment to fostering academic success and personal growth in students with diverse needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Special Education Teacher
Galveston ISD
08.2018 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Dyslexia Interventionist
GISD
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Set achievable and challenging goals for individualized education plans for dyslexic students.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
- Employed variety of instructional techniques and media to meet needs and capabilities of assigned dyslexic students.
- Developed teachers to improve practices as evidenced by improved student achievement on district formative and standardized measures.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Academic Coach/Inclusion/Reading Teacher
Dickinson ISD
07.2006 - 07.2010
- Created personalized lesson plans to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
- Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop and evaluate school programs by sharing student success data and insights.
Education
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Abilene Christian University
Dallas, TX08-2026
Master of Science - Education/Reading Specialist
University of Houston
Houston, TXBachelor of Science - Communications And Psycology
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FLSkills
- TIA Designated Master Teacher
- Learning disabilities
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Individual Education Plans
- Excellent classroom management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Collaborative Teamwork
Certification
Special Education (PK-12)
General Education (1-8)
ESL Certified (K-12)
Dyslexia Certification (Reg. IV)
Reading By Design Dyslexia Program Certified
Capturing Kids Hearts Certified Instructor
Timeline
Dyslexia Interventionist
GISD
08.2019 - 05.2021
Lead Special Education Teacher
Galveston ISD
08.2018 - Current
Academic Coach/Inclusion/Reading Teacher
Dickinson ISD
07.2006 - 07.2010
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Abilene Christian University
Master of Science - Education/Reading Specialist
University of Houston
Bachelor of Science - Communications And Psycology
The University of West Florida
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