Natasha L Jackson
Forney,TX
Summary
Well-rounded and compassionate Special Education Teacher skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating effective lesson plans to accommodate special circumstances. Provides appropriate and individualized instruction to build foundations for lifelong learning. Develops, implements and acts as teacher of record of Individualized Education Plans for students with disabilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Mesquite High School
Mesquite, TX
08.2019 - Current
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
- Eliminated learning gaps and effectively instructed students by using teaching aids and motivational strategies.
- Transitioned students across grade levels through careful planning and preparation.
- Fostered positive and trusting relationships with students to increase engagement.
- Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
- Participated in week-long intensive leadership training and provided training to colleagues on applied behavior analysis.
- Collaborated with conventional education instructors across multiple departments to optimize student learning.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Established and communicated clear objectives for lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
- Delivered specialized classroom instruction to students with developmental disorders.
Special Education Support Facilitator
Mesquite High School
Mesquite, TX
08.2015 - 07.2019
- Collaborated with conventional education instructors across multiple departments to optimize student learning.
- Organized and prepared instructional materials, communiqués and reports to facilitate student learning.
- Fostered positive and trusting relationships with students to increase engagement.
- Worked cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula for special education students according to Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Eliminated learning gaps and effectively instructed students by using teaching aids and motivational strategies.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Psychology: Special Education
Texas A&M Health Science Center
College Station, TX05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Applied Arts And Sciences
Texas State University
05.2019
Skills
- Certified Special Education Teacher EC-12
- Certified Generalist Teacher 4-8
- Google Certified Educator
- Proficient in Microsoft and Google programs
- Ability to manage highly confidential documents and information
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously and effectively
- Motivating students
- Social skills development
- Excellent classroom management
- Behavioral/cognitive skills development
- In-depth knowledge of autism
- Basic clerical knowledge
Affiliations
Mesquite High School Board of Directors: PTSA Treasurer
Mesquite High School Accreditation Council
Alignment, Engagement, and Feedback Professional Development Committee
Special Education Professional Development Committee
New Teacher and Alternative Certification Mentor
Emergency Response Team
Senior Activities Council Member
Prom Committee Board Member
Freshman University Staff Leader
Staff member of the Month
Texas State University Alumni Association
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Mesquite High School
08.2019 - Current
Special Education Support Facilitator
Mesquite High School
08.2015 - 07.2019
Master of Arts - Educational Psychology: Special Education
Texas A&M Health Science Center
Bachelor of Science - Applied Arts And Sciences
Texas State University
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