Theresa Michelle Landis
San Angelo
Summary
Versatile and dedicated Special Education teacher with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten-3rd Grade Special Education Teacher
Texas Leadership Charter Academy
08.2021 - 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 students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Kindergarten Teacher
Texas Leadership Charter Academy
09.2017 - 08.2021
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
Kindergarten-5th Grade Music Teacher
Bradford Elementary School
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Prepares, organizes and implements teaching music education to students in grades K-5, and assists the staff of the school in the improvement and appreciation of music instruction
- Facilitates students in their enjoyment, appreciation, and performance of music through a variety of planned music experiences which include singing, moving to music, playing of instruments and listening
- Encourages students to undertake further musical studies, such as joining a school orchestra or band
Junior High Band and Choir Director, High School Choir Director, Upper Elementary Music Teacher
Texas Leadership Charter Academy
08.2012 - 08.2015
- Directed and managed the overall program of choral and instrumental music for the charter school
- Provide students with an opportunity to participate in extracurricular band/choir activities and ensure compliance with all state, University Interscholastic League (UIL), and district requirements
- Plan activities to achieve district, region, and state recognition
Training and Education Specialist
344th Military Intelligence Battalion
02.2009 - 06.2012
- Provided technical and administrative supervision to Battalion Training Developers and overseeing all course development work in accordance with TRADOC, Air Force Education and Training Command (AETC) and Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) regulations
- Analyzed training requirements; produces individual training concepts and strategies for select enlisted occupations
- Conducted needs and duty analysis assessments
- Coordinated instruction in signals intelligence/electronic warfare and other courses taught at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas and Corry Station, Florida
- Maintained course records
- Conducted Technical Oversight Representative (TOR) responsibilities for contractors
- Monitored contractor performance and mandatory training
- Performs duties as the Cadre Training Course (CTC)/Support Cadre Training Course (SCTC) Manager
- Provided supervisory oversight to the Battalion’s CTC/SCTC certified instructors
- Acted as the Battalion Test Control Officer (TCO) ensuring that all Language Instructors are current on target language testing
Instructor and Block Supervisor
Alpha Company, 344th Military Intelligence Battalion
03.2005 - 02.2009
- Supervised two Civilian and six Non-Commissioned Officer instructors as Block II Supervisor
- Assisted in two total course curriculum rewrites, recommended changes to training material to ensure that principles and techniques trained were up to date and relevant
- Led, trained and mentored over 75 soldiers annually, ensuring basic MOS instructional knowledge was achieved
- Participated in Warrior Tasks and Drills Training as a Cadre squad leader/trainer
Division Senior Signals Intelligence Analyst/Squad Leader
NSA-Georgia
01.2001 - 03.2005
- Senior Analyst in charge of a 30 member joint-service and civilian analysis workforce in intelligence production operations in support of deployed forces in both CENTCOM and EUCOM areas of operations; ensure shift reporters are qualified to meet requirements; provide quality control of analysis and reporting of related activity
- NCOIC and Lead Reporter in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom providing timely intelligence to the war fighter ensuring mission success
- Created 150 page training manual with workbook supplementing the manual, providing trainees with focused instruction for the position
All Source Intelligence Analyst
Special Operations Command Central
03.2004 - 07.2004
- Hand selected by the Battalion Commander as an augmentee to the Special Operations Command Central (SOCCENT) forward deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom
- All Source fusion analyst for information collected via tactical SIGINT, HUMINT, IMINT and national means
- Information is fused to actionable intelligence in support of SOCCENT in the CENTCOM AOR and in the development of Target Intelligence Packets for High Value and Time Sensitive Targets
- Lead briefer on Iraq Theater of Operations for the daily Commander’s Intelligence Brief
K-12 Music Teacher
Midwest High School
08.1997 - 05.1998
- Taught PreK-6 general music, beginning Band, Junior/Senior High Band and Choir
- The Midwest High School Choir to regional competitions for the first time in over 10 years
- First Choir student accepted to the All-State Choir in more than 10 years
- Teaching experience in a very small district provided invaluable experience in all areas of music education
K-12 Music Teacher
Highline Public Schools
08.1995 - 06.1996
- Taught K-3 general music and High School Choir as a fulltime music substitute teacher in a variety of school settings
Middle School Band Director
Powell Middle School
08.1994 - 05.1995
- Taught 6-8 grade Band to include concert and beginning marching Band
- Assisted the High School Band Director, teaching private lessons, beginning band for all instruments and sectionals for Middle School and High School
Education
Master of Education - Psychology And Counseling
Troy University
Troy, AL03-2004
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
University of Wyoming
Laramie, Wyoming12-1994
Skills
- Conflict resolution techniques
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Job readiness training
- Paraprofessional oversight
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent communications
- Evidence-based assessment
- Individual education plans ieps
Certification
- Currently Certified by Texas Education Agency
- K-12 Music
- Early Childhood-6th Grade Core Subjects,
- English as a Second Language
- EC-12 Special Education
Timeline
Kindergarten-3rd Grade Special Education Teacher
Texas Leadership Charter Academy
08.2021 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Texas Leadership Charter Academy
09.2017 - 08.2021
Kindergarten-5th Grade Music Teacher
Bradford Elementary School
08.2015 - 05.2017
Junior High Band and Choir Director, High School Choir Director, Upper Elementary Music Teacher
Texas Leadership Charter Academy
08.2012 - 08.2015
Training and Education Specialist
344th Military Intelligence Battalion
02.2009 - 06.2012
Instructor and Block Supervisor
Alpha Company, 344th Military Intelligence Battalion
03.2005 - 02.2009
All Source Intelligence Analyst
Special Operations Command Central
03.2004 - 07.2004
Division Senior Signals Intelligence Analyst/Squad Leader
NSA-Georgia
01.2001 - 03.2005
K-12 Music Teacher
Midwest High School
08.1997 - 05.1998
K-12 Music Teacher
Highline Public Schools
08.1995 - 06.1996
Middle School Band Director
Powell Middle School
08.1994 - 05.1995
Master of Education - Psychology And Counseling
Troy University
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
University of Wyoming
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