Nita Bales
Canyon Lake
Summary
To obtain an adjunct professor position working with future educators, where I can apply my teaching experience, subject matter expertise, and commitment to student success to foster engaging learning environments, support diverse learners, and contribute to the university’s academic mission.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Education Adjunct Professor
San Jacinto College Central
Pasadena, TX
08.2014 - Current
- Facilitate instruction for a variety of courses within the child development, early childhood, and special education degree plans.
- Develop lesson plans and assignments that align with San Jacinto College’s course learning outcomes.
- Collaborate with students, colleagues, and community to meet the diverse needs of the college students and support the learning outcomes.
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Mountain Valley Elementary School, Comal ISD
New Braunfels, TX
05.2025 - Current
- Collaborate with parents, teachers, and staff to create a individualized plan that meets the needs of the whole child.
- Implement behavior management techniques, fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.
- Conduct ongoing assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instruction.
- Utilize differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate the diverse needs of my students and help them achieve their goals.
Special Education Co-Teach, Resource/Inclusion Teacher
Carpenter Elementary
Deer Park, TX
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Developed differentiated instructional strategies to support diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to create individualized education plans (IEPs).
- Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a positive classroom environment.
- Designed engaging, standards-aligned lesson plans tailored to student needs.
Special Education Resource/Inclusion Teacher
Jennie Reid Elementary
La Porte, TX
08.2015 - 05.2023
- Developed individualized education programs that align with student needs, curriculum objectives and state standards.
- Implemented developmentally appropriate activities that meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Collaborated with colleagues, special education staff, administration, parents, and community members.
Third Grade Math and Science Teacher
Jennie Reid Elementary
La Porte, TX
08.2011 - 06.2015
- Developed lesson plans that aligned with curriculum objectives and state standards.
- Implemented developmentally appropriate math and science lessons for diverse learners.
- Created a non-threatening learning environment conducive to expanding relationships, communication, and choice making.
- Encouraged risk-taking.
- Integrated a variety of technologies into daily instruction.
Graduate Student Internship
San Jacinto College Central
Pasadena, TX
08.2013 - 12.2013
- Collaborated with faculty of the Child Development Program.
- Observed and participated in Family, Schools and Society and Child Growth and Development.
- Facilitated class discussions and activities on topics related to Early Childhood Education.
- Attended collaborative meetings between San Jacinto College, University of Houston- Clear Lake and other community members.
- Accumulated 160 hours of experience.
Infants and Young Children with Disabilities Internship
The Rise School of Houston
Pasadena, TX
06.2013 - 07.2013
- Interacted with preschool children with disabilities, as well as typical children, through the use of reverse inclusion.
- Planned and facilitated developmentally appropriate activities with up to 10 three and four-year olds.
- Conducted research on the use of Sensory Diets with children with disabilities.
- Observed classroom interactions, whole group therapy sessions, and Individualized Family Service Plan meetings.
- Collaborated with the classroom teachers, teachers' assistants, various therapists, administration, and families.
- Accumulated over 120 hours.
Kindergarten Teacher
Jennie Reid Elementary
La Porte, TX
08.2004 - 06.2011
- Developed lesson plans that aligned with curriculum objectives and state standards.
- Implemented developmentally appropriate activities for a range of learners in classes of up to 22 five and six year olds.
- Demonstrated effective classroom management techniques and classroom expectations utilizing programs such as Capturing Kids' Hearts and Conscious Discipline.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education with Young Children with Disabilities Specialization
University of Houston- Clear Lake
Houston, TX01-2013
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Houston- Clear Lake
Houston, TX01-2004
Skills
- Planning and implementing whole group, small group, and individual instruction
- Progress monitoring
- IEP development
- Classroom management and organization
- Collaborative teamwork
Accomplishments
- 2009 Jennie Reid Elementary Campus Teacher of the Year
- 2005 La Porte Independent School District Rookie Teacher of the Year
Certification
- Early Childhood Education (EC-4) May 14, 2004 Renewed April 1, 2022
- English as a Second Language (ESL) February 18, 2006 Renewed April 1, 2022
- Special Education (EC-12) January 6, 2014 Renewed April 1, 2022
Timeline
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Mountain Valley Elementary School, Comal ISD
05.2025 - Current
Special Education Co-Teach, Resource/Inclusion Teacher
Carpenter Elementary
08.2023 - 05.2025
Special Education Resource/Inclusion Teacher
Jennie Reid Elementary
08.2015 - 05.2023
Early Childhood Education Adjunct Professor
San Jacinto College Central
08.2014 - Current
Graduate Student Internship
San Jacinto College Central
08.2013 - 12.2013
Infants and Young Children with Disabilities Internship
The Rise School of Houston
06.2013 - 07.2013
Third Grade Math and Science Teacher
Jennie Reid Elementary
08.2011 - 06.2015
Kindergarten Teacher
Jennie Reid Elementary
08.2004 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Houston- Clear Lake
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education with Young Children with Disabilities Specialization
University of Houston- Clear Lake
Leadership Development
- Special Education Team Leader 2014-2023
- Third Grade Team Leader 2012-2014
- CPOC Member 2011-2023
- Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) President 2011-2012
- DEIC Member 2009-2011