A self-motivated, team player, organized individual with over 10 years of experience in the field of education, as a Special Education/Resource and self contained Teacher, Substitute and Teacher’s Assistant. I have an extensive background in case management (5+ years), customer service (15+ years), and administrative skills (15+ years), which has helped me to become proficient in Microsoft suite, office machines, answering phones, ordering supplies. I follow directions verbal and/or written very well. I have a gift for working with diverse personalities, socio-economic and academic backgrounds. I am presently seeking a position which will utilize all my skills and foster personal and professional growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
02.2020 - Current
I created lesson plans to facilitate a positive learning experience which inspired students to become life – long learners in Pre-K – 6
I motivated and engaged students to improve or enhance self-efficacy and build their confidence in their own learning abilities.
I ensure quality education is provided for all students regardless of disability, learning style or level of achievement
I have taught in a self-contained environment as well as the general education classroom as a collaborative teacher. I have been a resource and inclusion teacher.
Prepared Individual Education Plan (IEP) to align with student’s disability and establish goals that would assist student in achieving knowledge and independent living skills as well as academic development.
I created present level of academic achievement and functional performance (PLAAFP), goals, objectives, observations, work samples and collaborated with general education and special teachers to ensure student growth and achievement in all areas.
I facilitated the ADMISSION REVIEW DISMISSAL (ARD) meetings in person, or utilizing the following platforms: TEAMS or Zoom
I generated daily and monthly reports. I tracked data for progress monitoring . I logged data in SHARS weekly.
I am the case manager for 25 students.
I provide good written and verbal communication skills.
I updated ARD calendar
I provided a high level of customer service and support to the parents and community surrounding our elementary school.
Good time management and organization skills.
Good phone etiquette
Respond to calls, and written correspondence within 24 hours or less.
Special Education Teacher
Duncanville Independent School District
09.2018 - 05.2019
I created lesson plans to facilitate a positive learning experience which inspired students to become life – long learners in Pre-K – 6
I motivated and engaged students to improve or enhance self-efficacy and build their confidence in their own learning abilities.
I ensure quality education is provided for all students regardless of disability, learning style or level of achievement
I have taught in a self-contained environment as well as the general education classroom as a collaborative teacher. I have been a resource and inclusion teacher.
Prepared Individual Education Plan (IEP) to align with student’s disability and establish goals that would assist student in achieving knowledge and independent living skills as well as academic development.
I created present level of academic achievement and functional performance (PLAAFP), goals, objectives, observations, work samples and collaborated with general education and special teachers to ensure student growth and achievement in all areas.
I facilitated the ADMISSION REVIEW DISMISSAL (ARD) meetings in person, or utilizing the following platforms: TEAMS or Zoom
I generated daily and monthly reports. I tracked data for progress monitoring . I logged data in SHARS weekly.
I am the case manager for 25 students.
I provide good written and verbal communication skills.
I updated ARD calendar
I provided a high level of customer service and support to the parents and community surrounding our elementary school.
Good time management and organization skills.
Good phone etiquette
Respond to calls, and written correspondence within 24 hours or less.
Educational Diagnostician at Dallas Independent School District-DISD, Life School, Lancaster Central OfficeEducational Diagnostician at Dallas Independent School District-DISD, Life School, Lancaster Central Office