Reagan Bruce
Waxahachie,TX
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Dallas ISD, skilled in IEP implementation and relationship building. Expert in differentiated instruction, fostering engagement among neurodiverse students. Committed to enhancing student outcomes through effective progress monitoring and collaborative team efforts, ensuring a supportive learning environment. Team lead for a SPED team of 4 teachers and 4 teaching assistants.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Inclusion / Resource Teacher
Dallas Isd / Rosemont School
08.2023 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Special Education Teacher Inclusion / Resource
Dallas Isd / Silberstein Elementary
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBSI).
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
3rd Grade Teacher Self-Contained Class
Dallas Isd / Silberstein Elementary
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Waxahachie ISD / Clift Elementary
10.2016 - 05.2021
- Guided learning process through use of clearly established goals and objectives to meet student and district goals and objectives.
- Created classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to development and skill level of students.
- Established and adjusted instructional goals and objectives to reflect district or school goals, curriculum policies and progress and needs of students.
- Established and maintained highly structured classroom culture where students demonstrated respect, responsibility and dedication to studies.
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Waxahachie ISD / Clift Elementary
11.2011 - 11.2016
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Taught core subjects of reading, math, science, and social studies.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities through small group instruction and learning stations.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Music
University of North Texas
Denton, TXNo Degree - Alternative Teacher Education
Dallas County Community College
Dallas, TXSkills
- Progress monitoring
- IEP implementation
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Small group instruction
- Trained in CPI
- Differentiated instruction
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Special Education Inclusion / Resource Teacher
Dallas Isd / Rosemont School
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher Inclusion / Resource
Dallas Isd / Silberstein Elementary
09.2022 - 05.2023
3rd Grade Teacher Self-Contained Class
Dallas Isd / Silberstein Elementary
07.2021 - 08.2022
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Waxahachie ISD / Clift Elementary
10.2016 - 05.2021
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Waxahachie ISD / Clift Elementary
11.2011 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Science - Music
University of North Texas
No Degree - Alternative Teacher Education
Dallas County Community College