Morgan Smith
Leander,TX
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Canyon Creek Elementary School
Austin, TX
07.2018 - Current
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction
- Modified general education curriculum using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
Special Education Teacher
Florence High School
Florence, TX
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Provided life skills programming for students
- Created a vocational program
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
University of Texas
San Antonio, TX05.2016
Master of Education - Special Populations
University of Houston
Houston, TX12.2021
Skills
- Student records management
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Student Progress Reporting
- Motivating Students
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom management
- Lesson Planning
- Trained in CPI
- Writing PLAAFP statements and goals and objectives
Additional Information
- AWARDS , Honor Roll: Fall 2014, Fall 2015 Dean’s List: Fall 2013, Spring 2016 President’s List: Spring 2014, Spring 2015 Special Education Teacher of the Year 2017
Certification
- Level 1 Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner
- Reading by Design
- EC-12 Special Education
- 4-8 Generalist
- ESL Certified
Accomplishments
- Special Education Department chairperson for 6 years.
- Supervised team of 2 staff members.
- Current Team Lead
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Canyon Creek Elementary School
07.2018 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Florence High School
06.2017 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
University of Texas
Master of Education - Special Populations
University of Houston
- Level 1 Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner
- Reading by Design
- EC-12 Special Education
- 4-8 Generalist
- ESL Certified
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