Robin 'Brooke' Horn
Wimberley,Tx
Summary
Adept at identifying optimal curricula, developing lesson plans and aligning instruction with current learning goals Good planner, problem-solver and analytical leader with strong attention to detail and sound judgment focused on continuous improvement. Decisive, practical and strategic in leading operations and teams.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Coordinator
Kipp Charter Schools
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
- Facilitated IEP meetings by using family-centered, strength-based approach.
- Coached and observe five teachers to improve teaching techniques.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned.
- Created and implemented systems to ensure TEA compliance and assurance.
Special Education Teacher/ ECI Parent Advisor
Wimberley ISD
08.2017 - 10.2023
- Mentored ASL teachers in the district.
- Individualized lesson plans for students and adjusted according to each student's needs.
- Offered supplemental and individualized instruction for at-risk and struggling students.
- Developed connections with students and parents to support learning.
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Addressed consistent behavior problems with students, parents and senior staff to resolve conflicts and foster learning.
- Managed 100 students including students with IEP accommodations.
- Partnered and trained new teachers in district to reduce turn over.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
High School Teacher/Elementary Special Education Teacher
HaysCISD
08.2010 - 06.2017
- Setup and established ASL program at Haycisd
- Created and revised curriculum and vertical alignment
- Collaborated with other teachers to manage and resolve specific issues with students.
- Mentored program to four ASL teachers district-wide.
- Offered supplemental and individualized instruction for at-risk and struggling students.
- Planned, developed, and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and core educational standards.
- Utilized organized, methodical and technical approach to teaching concepts.
Education
Master of Science -
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TXBachelor of Science -
Texas State University
San Marcos, TXSkills
- Report Writing
- Best Practice Implementation
- Critical Thinking
- Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Negotiation and Mediation Skills
- Sales
Languages
American Sign Language
Full Professional
Certification
Texas Teaching Certifications
- Special Education
- ASL
- Deaf Education
- ECI
Timeline
Special Education Coordinator
Kipp Charter Schools
10.2023 - 01.2024
Special Education Teacher/ ECI Parent Advisor
Wimberley ISD
08.2017 - 10.2023
High School Teacher/Elementary Special Education Teacher
HaysCISD
08.2010 - 06.2017
Master of Science -
Texas Woman's University
Bachelor of Science -
Texas State University
Texas Teaching Certifications
- Special Education
- ASL
- Deaf Education
- ECI
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