(Pa)Tricia Takas
382 Fenwick Dr. Windcrest,TX
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher with a track record of fostering student success and emotional growth at NEISD. Expert in IEP implementation and conflict resolution, enhancing classroom engagement through innovative teaching methods. Achieved significant improvements in student progress evaluations by promoting a culture of inclusion and respect.
Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher/English Teacher
NEISD
08.1990 - Current
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
Special Education Teacher
NEISD Wood Middle School
08.1990 - 05.1996
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX05-1990
Skills
- Conflict resolution techniques
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Motivating students
- Excellent classroom management
- Positive role model
- Progress evaluations
- IEP implementation
- Collaborative teamwork
- Transition planning
- Trained in CPI
- Data collection
- Crisis prevention and intervention
- Student counseling
Accomplishments
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
- Achieved positive and continual relationships with my students by showing them respect and positive aspects about themselves thry may not recognize.
- Collaborated with team members in the development of modified curriculum for co-teach students.
- Teacher of the Year John H. Wood Middle School 1995
- Nominated for Teacher of the Year James Madison High School 14 times
- Nominated for Teacher of the Month James Madison High School November of 2024
Timeline
Special Education Teacher/English Teacher
NEISD
08.1990 - Current
Special Education Teacher
NEISD Wood Middle School
08.1990 - 05.1996
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Angelo State University
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