Nicole Dranay
Special Education Teacher
Corinth,TX
Summary
Versatile and dedicated special education teacher with focus on individual needs of special education students. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
SDI Teacher
Timber Creek Elementary School- Lewisville ISD
Lewisville, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Resource/Special Education Inclusion Teacher
Corinth Elementary School- Lake Dallas ISD
Lake Dallas, Texas
08.2016 - 05.2023
- Collaborate with general education teachers to modify assignments for students receiving special education services using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Facilitate small group instruction to address individual learning needs of students in K-5th grade.
- Design individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Monitor student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Assist with de-escalating negative behaviors in general education setting.
- Mentor new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Coordinate special education students and paraprofessional schedules with master schedule.
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Kailua Intermediate
Kailua, Hawaii
07.2012 - 04.2015
- Designed and implemented Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students with physical and mental disabilities.
- Collaborated with Science Department to scaffold instruction for 25 students with special needs.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by teaching them to monitor grades, missing assignments, and create individual goals.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN 08.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Special Education
University of Delaware
Newark, DE 09.2006 - 05.2010
Skills
CPI trained
Classroom management
Timeline
SDI Teacher
Timber Creek Elementary School- Lewisville ISD
08.2023 - Current
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
American College of Education
08.2021 - 05.2023
Resource/Special Education Inclusion Teacher
Corinth Elementary School- Lake Dallas ISD
08.2016 - 05.2023
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Kailua Intermediate
07.2012 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Special Education
University of Delaware
09.2006 - 05.2010