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Mindy Speer

Katy

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Preschool Director

Yellow Brick Road Preschool
08.2017 - Current
  • Hire, supervise, and lead the direct work of the staff
  • Develop policies and procedures for the school and positively and clearly communicate to staff, parents, and board members
  • Manage all day-to-day preschool administration duties, such as: payroll, assist in preparation of annual budget, handle emergency situations professionally, carefully, & in a timely manner,,oversee purchases of school and classroom supplies and materials and prepare, distribute, and collect enrollment materials
  • Create all chapel curriculum lesson plans
  • Lead and teach chapel to all preschool students
  • Supervise planning of age appropriate faith-based curriculum
  • Plan and execute displays in all indoor areas to reflect a Christian environment

3rd Grade Teacher

Katy Independent School District
08.2006 - 05.2009
  • Created and implemented differentiated lesson plans to meet multiple student differences and achievement levels
  • Collaborated with fellow ELA teachers and professionals to develop curriculum to tailor reading, writing, grammar, and social studies lessons to include more individualized instruction that led to further student academic success
  • Designed and updated hands on activities using manipulatives, role play, and technology which fostered student curiosity and motivation
  • Led students with focus on small group instruction to effectively instruct students with dyslexia, ESOL students, and students in the Gifted and Talented program
  • Aided with developing Individualized Education Program (IEP) for students who qualified for special education
  • Collaborated with fellow specialists to prepare written summaries of student progress including measurable goals for the IEP meetings and presented to parents and school administration
  • Effectively communicated with fellow teachers, administrators, and parents
  • Prepared students for state standardized testing
  • Developed, administered and evaluated essays, tests, quizzes, group projects among other forms of assessments and provided constructive feedback
  • Positively maintained and managed a well mannered classroom where mutual respect was shared and student participation was encouraged
  • Participated in engaging continuing education and professional development courses and trainings

Education

Master of Arts - Education: Early Childhood

Ursuline College
Pepper Pike, Ohio
05.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders

Baylor University
Waco, TX
12.2003

Timeline

Preschool Director

Yellow Brick Road Preschool
08.2017 - Current

3rd Grade Teacher

Katy Independent School District
08.2006 - 05.2009

Master of Arts - Education: Early Childhood

Ursuline College

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders

Baylor University
Mindy Speer