Nnenna Ochuru
Garland,TX
Summary
Motivated and compassionate educator seeking a Special Education Inclusion/ Resource Teacher position where I can apply my skills in differentiated instruction, student advocacy, and collaborative teaching to support learners with diverse needs in an inclusive environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SPED Inclusion Teacher
Yes Prep Southwest Oaks Elementary
07.2024 - Current
- Co-taught in inclusive classroom settings , adapting general education curriculum to meet IEP goals for students with a range of disabilities.
- Participated actively in Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings by presenting student data, proposing goals, and collaborating with the ARD committee to develop compliant and individualized IEPs.
- Utilized evidence-based strategies such as visual supports, structured routines, and assistive technology to support student engagement and learning.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
DISD/ HISD
08.2017 - 05.2024
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts .
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Teen Life Skills Teacher
Aldine Family Hope Center
08.2013 - 05.2015
- Created life skill lesson plans, taught youth to gain independence, financial literacy, college/career goals, entrepreneurship, character building, and time management.
- Assisted 20+ at-risk teens with unique challenges solve problematic issues faced at school, with peers, family, society, and self.
- Taught basic computer skills, resume building, and job readiness courses to families to help them become self-sufficient.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development And Family Studies
University of Houston
Houston, TX05-2013
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Small Group & One-on-One Instruction
- Co-Teaching Models
- Curriculum Modification & Accommodation
- Literacy & Math Intervention Strategies
- IEP Development & Implementation
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Integration
- Data Tracking Tools
Certification
- SPED EC-12, Teaching Excellence - Fall 2025
Timeline
SPED Inclusion Teacher
Yes Prep Southwest Oaks Elementary
07.2024 - Current
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
DISD/ HISD
08.2017 - 05.2024
Teen Life Skills Teacher
Aldine Family Hope Center
08.2013 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development And Family Studies
University of Houston
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