Rachel Redding
Houston
Summary
Special education professional with proven track record of fostering inclusive learning environments and implementing effective instructional strategies. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and achieving positive educational outcomes, adaptable to changing classroom dynamics. Skilled in behavior management, curriculum development, and student advocacy, bringing reliability and flexibility to role.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher, Life Skills
Langham Creek High School, CyFair ISD
Houston, TX
10.2023 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans to meet diverse student needs.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to enhance classroom environments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support student learning outcomes.
- Utilized assistive technology tools to facilitate engagement and participation.
- Conducted assessments to monitor student progress and adjust interventions accordingly.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
IDD Service Coordinator
Betty Hardwick Center
Abilene, TX
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Coordinated, monitored and linked services for individuals in GR, HCS and TxHmL programs.
- Developed individualized service plans in collaboration with clients and their families to address unique needs.
- Coordinated service delivery for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, ensuring compliance with state regulations.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings to enhance communication and improve service outcomes for clients.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted care plans based on ongoing assessments and feedback from stakeholders.
- Advocated for client rights and access to community resources, fostering a supportive environment for development.
- Mentored new coordinators on best practices in client management and regulatory compliance procedures.
- Established strong partnerships with local agencies and service providers to enhance available resources and support options for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Served as a liaison between clients, families, and support providers to facilitate effective communication and ensure appropriate services were provided.
- Educated families about available resources within the community that could assist them in supporting their loved ones with developmental disabilities.
- Promoted client independence by assisting with the development of self-advocacy skills and encouraging participation in decision-making processes regarding their own care.
Special Education Teacher
Mesa Verde Elementary School
Amarillo, TX
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Effectively planned lessons to teach reading, comprehension and writing skills to students so that they achieved and exceeded educational, social and emotional goals through individualized and group instruction.
- Collaborated with administration, teachers and families through team work in order to fully understand and reach student goals.
- Developed individualized education plans tailored to diverse student needs.
- Implemented effective behavioral management strategies to enhance classroom engagement.
- Facilitated communication between parents, students, and staff to support educational goals.
High School Teacher
Classical Conversations
Amarillo, TX
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
- Planned, developed, and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and core educational standards.
- Taught 6 subjects to students and served as learning coach to parents of homeschooled students.
Speech and Debate Teacher
Seekers Academy
Amarillo, TX
08.2012 - 05.2014
- Worked as volunteer cooperatively with other teachers, and parents to help students become familiar and comfortable with public speaking.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Education
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX05-1997
Bachelor of Arts - Human Communication
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX12-1994
Skills
- Teamwork
- Problem Solving
- Organization
- Time Management
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans ieps
- Small group instruction
Certification
- Areas of Certification: Core subjects, EC-6; Speech, 7-12; PE, EC-6; ESL and Special Education, EC-12
Language Experience
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Special Education Teacher, Life Skills
Langham Creek High School, CyFair ISD
10.2023 - Current
IDD Service Coordinator
Betty Hardwick Center
01.2022 - 09.2023
Special Education Teacher
Mesa Verde Elementary School
08.2017 - 05.2018
High School Teacher
Classical Conversations
08.2014 - 05.2016
Speech and Debate Teacher
Seekers Academy
08.2012 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Human Communication
Abilene Christian University
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Abilene Christian University