Rhenique Nichols
San Antonio
Summary
Skilled educator with strong expertise in special education. Adept at developing tailored learning plans, employing effective instructional strategies, and fostering inclusive classroom environments. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and delivering measurable results. Proficient in behavior management, individualized education plans, and student assessments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher/Co-Teacher - East Central HS/Sinclair Elem./Legacy MS
East Central ISD
07.2022 - Current
- Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD committee process for each student assigned
- Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required
- Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect the understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned
- Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curriculum as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments
- Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis
- Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan for instructional activities
- Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP
- Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned
- Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s)
- Use technology in the teaching/learning process
- Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing
- Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP
- Provide direct support to students in a classroom by delivering instruction and ensuring learning through a variety of co-teaching models and strategies
- Design classroom activities and lessons with multiple levels so that all students both meet their IEP goals
- Work collaboratively with the General Education Co-Teacher, the grade-level team, and other staff to plan, share student work, and ensure that instruction is aligned with identified curriculum and standards
FOCUS Behavior Teacher - Lehman High School
Hays CISD
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Work with academically disadvantaged children in an effort to teach them fundamental reading, writing, social and other education, support students with emotional disturbance, students with autism, or other behavioral challenges
- Create functional behavior assessments that help drive behavior intervention plans
- Implement behavior strategies in an inclusive setting
- Facilitate ARD meetings, progress monitoring that is data driven
- Facilitate FOCUS staff professional development
- Provide accommodations and modifications in the classroom setting
- Work with department coordinators and school administration to devise appropriate plan of action for students based on his/her needs
- Collaborate with families with diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds and their children’s educational recommendations and strategies
- SAMA Certified
Instructional Aide SpEd III - Behavior - Lehman High School
Hays CISD
08.2019 - 01.2021
- In-classroom student observations and redirection, if needed
- Data collection
- Helped students in an inclusive setting, e.g., classwork, behavior management, progress reporting
- Collaborated with staff members and FOCUS teacher to help create current PLAAFPS and measurable goals
- SAMA certified
After School Teacher/Inclusion Teaching Assistant
Circle C Child Development Center
10.2018 - 08.2019
- Have snacks ready for when kids arrive, homework assistance, and outside time
- Teaching life skills like sewing, art and crafts, dance, sports through clubs
Education
High School Diploma -
East Central High School
01.2012
Associate of Liberal Arts - undefined
Palo Alto
Bachelor of Liberal Arts - Psychology, Criminal Justice
Texas State University
07.2019
Skills
- Reliable, responsible, and collaboratively work well with others
- Critical thinking skills
- Organization/Time management skills
- Builds relationships and encourages teamwork
- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, Google suite
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans ieps
- Small group instruction
- Co-teaching experience
- Relationship building
- Collaborative teamwork
- Lesson planning
- Data management
Certification
- SpEd EC-12 Certification 2022-01-15 - 2027-03-31
- English Language Arts and Reading 2025-03-13 - 2027-03-31
Timeline
Special Education Teacher/Co-Teacher - East Central HS/Sinclair Elem./Legacy MS
East Central ISD
07.2022 - Current
FOCUS Behavior Teacher - Lehman High School
Hays CISD
01.2021 - 05.2022
Instructional Aide SpEd III - Behavior - Lehman High School
Hays CISD
08.2019 - 01.2021
After School Teacher/Inclusion Teaching Assistant
Circle C Child Development Center
10.2018 - 08.2019
Associate of Liberal Arts - undefined
Palo Alto
Bachelor of Liberal Arts - Psychology, Criminal Justice
Texas State University
High School Diploma -
East Central High School
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