Raniece Knighten
Grand Prairie,TX
Summary
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dyslexia Interventionist
Dallas ISD, Todd Middle School
07.2024 - Current
- Employed variety of instructional techniques and media to meet needs and capabilities of assigned dyslexic students.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
- Set achievable and challenging goals for individualized education plans for dyslexic students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Claims Adjuster
State Farm
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Prepared summaries of damage, payments, and policy coverage.
- Verified insurance claims and determined fair amount for settlement.
- Reviewed police reports, medical treatment records, and physical property damage to determine extent of liability.
- Answered customer questions regarding deductibles.
- Directed claims negotiations within allowable limit of $5000 and supported successful litigations for advanced issues.
ELAR Master Teacher
Mccowon Middle School
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Oversee planning, facilitation, and follow-up of school-based professional development
- Assist teachers in application of new professional learning
- Use data to identify student learning trends, set goals, monitor and modify instruction, and increase student achievement in accordance with school improvement plans
- Work collaboratively with school administration as school leadership team member to develop and implement appropriate action plans aligned with prioritized school goals 2 times week
ELAR Lead Teacher
Carter Junior High
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Develop and implement plans for curriculum program assigned and show written evidence of preparation as required
- Prepare lessons that reflect accommodation for individual student differences. Increased student growth by 10%
- Plan and use appropriate instructional/learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflects accommodation for individual needs of students assigned
- Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to Individual Education Plans (IEP).
ELA Teacher
Seagoville Middle School
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Develop and implement plans for curriculum program assigned and show written evidence of preparation as required
- Plan and use appropriate instructional/learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflects accommodation for individual needs of students assigned.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others
Education
Masters of Education - Instructional Leadership
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Honolulu, HI05-2021
Bachelors of Art - Human Development of Family Studies
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX12.2016
Skills
- Social Skills Development
- Team building
- Training and Development
- Curricula development
- IEP implementation
- Language development
Certification
- DATA DRIVEN INSTRUCTION
- LEADERSHIP
- CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
- MENTORING
- CURRICULUM PLANNING
Timeline
Dyslexia Interventionist
Dallas ISD, Todd Middle School
07.2024 - Current
Claims Adjuster
State Farm
01.2024 - 07.2024
ELAR Master Teacher
Mccowon Middle School
07.2022 - 05.2023
ELAR Lead Teacher
Carter Junior High
08.2020 - 05.2022
ELA Teacher
Seagoville Middle School
01.2016 - 01.2020
- DATA DRIVEN INSTRUCTION
- LEADERSHIP
- CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
- MENTORING
- CURRICULUM PLANNING
Masters of Education - Instructional Leadership
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Bachelors of Art - Human Development of Family Studies
Texas Tech University
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