RHEA' REED
Keller,TX
Summary
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments. While being a focused education professional with a master's degree in administration and experience helping students achieve education goals. Talented at building lasting relationships and partnering with others to meet objectives. As well as being a dedicated Educator adept at working with teachers and educational professionals to improve lesson plans and curriculum. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
High School Special Education Case Manager
Keller ISD
08.2023 - Current
- Coordinated special education services through frequent principal collaboration and consultation.
- Allocated special education staff and addressed requests for additional allocations throughout school year.
- Contributed to district-level committees to support needs of students on IEPs.
- Evaluated and supervised itinerant teachers and support staff based on student needs.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
- Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
- Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
Resource English Teacher
Keller High School
08.2023 - Current
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Coordinated activities to encourage interest in reading.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
Co Teacher
Keller High School
08.2023 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- 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.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Reading Intervention Teacher
Keller High School
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Gathered, organized and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Taught reading to individual and small groups.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives and discuss strategies.
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Enhanced knowledge by attending training and adopting new technologies.
- Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.
- Utilized diverse approaches in teaching, technology and behavior modification.
- Created tools for instruction and behavioral support.
- Helped students prepare for standardized tests and reviewed results against objectives after completion.
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Supervised small reading groups of students.
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
- Supervised test taking and graded papers.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Provided tutoring and after school assistance to students requiring additional help with reading.
- Contacted parents to discuss student progress and notify about class issues.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
Varsity Assistant Volleyball Coach
Keller High School
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Created positive and encouraging environment to motivate athletes to give best efforts.
- Worked individually with players when struggling to enhancer confidence and strengthen court skills.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to volleyball athletes to help reach full potential.
- Developed and implemented useful and progressive training plans to improve skills of athletes of all ages and abilities.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of athletes to identify weaknesses and provide feedback for further improvement.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Stretched, warmed up, and completed conditioning exercises properly to reduce injuries.
- Reviewed and updated game strategies and techniques to optimize training sessions.
- Coordinated with parents, boosters, and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
- Researched and implemented new training methods and technologies to increase athleticism.
- Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.
- Held special events to promote camaraderie among teammates, families, and community members.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
- Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
- Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
- Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
- Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
- Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
Dept. Chair
DeSoto High School
01.2014 - 01.2022
- Observed, coached and mentored department staff.
- Built collaborative team of adults dedicated to joint attainment of department goals.
- Planned and executed professional development sessions for department faculty and staff.
- Reinforced and maintained culture of high achievement by focusing on discipline as opportunity for learning, growth and community-building.
- Built smooth and productive working relations positively impacting department operations.
- Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.
Teacher/Coach
DeSoto High School
01.2004 - 01.2022
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Located materials and online resources by demonstrating use of equipment and software.
- Provided assistance to faculty and staff by teaching classes, conducting orientation programs
- Directed, coordinated and evaluated activities of personnel and support staff engaged in administering academic departments.
- Directed scholarship, fellowship and loan programs, selecting recipients and distributing aid.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Teacher/Coach
O’Banion Middle School
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy in General Psychology (ABD) -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10.2023
Master of Education in Educational Administration -
Prairie View A&M Univ.
Prairie View, TX01.2005
Master of Education in Kinesiology/Physical Education -
Prairie View A&M Univ.
Prairie View, TX01.1996
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology / Human Performance -
Prairie View A&M Univ.
Prairie View, TX01.1994
Bachelor of Science in Health Education -
Prairie View A&M Univ.
Prairie View, TX01.1994
Skills
- Yearly coaches’ evaluation To step outside the area of head coach and look at the performance of the program and task
- UIL Compliance Liason
- Teacher yearly evaluation as a Dept Chair To focus on the academic impact of students in their respective educational arena
- Walk-Through Performance Evaluation Observing others in respective expertise keying on effectiveness and efficacy of deliverance of material, whether academic and or athletic
- Game Administrative duties Have served as game administrator for regular and play-off contest
- Scheduling
- Facilitation
- Supervision
- Ticketing
- Referees
- Gym Set Up/Breakdown
- Meet and greet for coaches
- Security
- Crowd control
- Knowledge of multiple sports programs with proven ability to supervise and achieve
- Dynamic leadership ability
- Management skills and ability to foster healthy relationships, the attention and respect of coaches, administrators and colleagues
- Motivator with the ability to gain the trust and loyalty of coworkers as an effective leader
- Able to get the highest levels of achievement from those around me
- Skilled in program development, content and curriculum which include cooperative learning techniques
- Able to interact with faculty and administration, to implement problem resolution strategies
- Able to evaluate performance and developed corrective action plans when needed
- Policy Implementation
- Mission Statement Development
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Decision-Making
- School Improvements Planning
- Responsible and Dependable
- Community Relations
- Instructional Leadership
- Codes of Conduct
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Administrative Management
- Staff Leadership
- Parent Meetings
- Performance Evaluations
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Public Speaking
- Relationship Building and Networking
- Student Achievement
- Curriculum Development
- Team Collaboration
- Task Delegation
- Standardized Testing
- Safety and Security Procedures
- Educational Staff Supervision
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- School Community Relations
- Relationship Building
- Analytical Thinking
- Google Drive and Classroom
- Needs Assessment
- Performance Improvement
- Interpersonal Communication
- Rule Enforcement
- Goal Setting
- Student Activity Program Planning
Certification
- Texas Teaching Certificate for Physical Education EC - 12
- Texas Teaching Certificate for Health Education
- Texas Teaching Certificate for Special Education EC - 12
- Certified in AED (Automated External Defibrillation) usage
- Certified in American Red Cross First Aid and CPR
References
Human Resource Manager , DeSoto ISD, 200 Beltline Rd., Desoto, TX, 75115, 972-800-7816, Larry Davis, Lawerence.davis@desotoisd.org
Superintendent of Schools, Henderson ISD, 214-402-6141, Thurston Lamb, tlamb@hendersonisd.org
Arlington ISD Athletics, UIL Compliance Officer, 682-867-7688,Pam DeBorde, Pdeborde@aisd.net
Keller High School, Asst. Principal . 817-744-1400, Michelle Mayfield, michelle.mayfield@kellerisd.net
Timeline
High School Special Education Case Manager
Keller ISD
08.2023 - Current
Resource English Teacher
Keller High School
08.2023 - Current
Co Teacher
Keller High School
08.2023 - Current
Reading Intervention Teacher
Keller High School
01.2022 - 01.2023
Varsity Assistant Volleyball Coach
Keller High School
01.2022 - 01.2023
Dept. Chair
DeSoto High School
01.2014 - 01.2022
Teacher/Coach
DeSoto High School
01.2004 - 01.2022
Teacher/Coach
O’Banion Middle School
01.1996 - 01.1998
Doctor of Philosophy in General Psychology (ABD) -
Grand Canyon University
Master of Education in Educational Administration -
Prairie View A&M Univ.
Master of Education in Kinesiology/Physical Education -
Prairie View A&M Univ.
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology / Human Performance -
Prairie View A&M Univ.
Bachelor of Science in Health Education -
Prairie View A&M Univ.
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