Friendly, passionate, and hard-working individual with strong organizational skills eager to help others get the most from their time in Austin.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Round Rock ISD
08.2010 - 05.2023
Developed and implemented student-centered lessons in all subject areas for a diverse group of special education students.
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of neurodiverse students.
Cultivated and maintained superior rapport with students, staff, and parents.
Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
In addition to my teaching responsibilities, I headed multiple committees, including the Caraway Social Committee, which was responsible for planning extracurricular activities for the staff, such as coordinating outings like baseball games, happy hours, and parties for the staff and their families.
Special Education Teacher
Garland ISD
08.2001 - 05.2010
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Worked with students with moderate to severe disabilities to increase life skills.
Cultivated and maintained superior rapport with students, staff and parents.
Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
In a addition to teaching, I was responsible for the planning and organization of various school-wide & PTA events, such as Read Around the Campfire, Family Movie Nights, Community Partner Nights. I also implemented the Paraprofessional and Cafeteria Appreciation Days, as well as numerous staff social events.
Special Education Teacher
Dallas ISD
08.1996 - 05.2001
Instructed children with mild to moderate disabilities.
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
Contract Archaeologist
Various Archaeological Consulting Firms & Agencies
05.1991 - 06.1996
Used specialized techniques to safely remove cultural relics, pottery, tools and remains.
Input data gleaned from artifacts discovered during archaeological excavations into internal database for additional scientific analysis.
Maintained compliance with recordkeeping standards, documentation processes and chain-of-custody requirements.
Described and documented artifacts' physical properties or attributes.
Education
Master of Education - Special Education
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX
05.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX
05.1991
Skills
Superior interpersonal skills
Dedicated and hard working
Flexible, able to multitask
Friendly and outgoing
Positive
Responsible
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Round Rock ISD
08.2010 - 05.2023
Special Education Teacher
Garland ISD
08.2001 - 05.2010
Special Education Teacher
Dallas ISD
08.1996 - 05.2001
Contract Archaeologist
Various Archaeological Consulting Firms & Agencies