Special education teacher with expertise in individualized education plans, student advocacy, and instructional technology integration. Delivers targeted supports to improve student outcomes and learning engagement.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Jr High/High School Special Education Teacher
Clarendon ISD
Clarendon, Texas
08.2026 - Current
Developed individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
Provided one-on-one support to students in reading, writing, math and other subject areas.
Monitored student progress and provided feedback on areas of improvement.
Collaborated with teachers and staff to implement effective teaching strategies.
Advocated for resources and services to enhance student accessibility in school activities.
Junior High ELAR/High School Theater
Springlake-Earth ISD
Earth, Texas
08.2024 - 05.2026
Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and abilities.
Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance critical thinking and comprehension skills.
Integrated technology into lessons to support interactive learning experiences.
Employed creative approaches when introducing new material or reinforcing existing concepts.
Assigned homework and graded assignments according to established guidelines.
Created a positive learning environment by using various teaching methods such as lectures, demonstrations, role-playing, multimedia presentations.
Junior High/High School Social Studies Teacher
Lockney Isd
Lockney, Texas
08.2022 - 05.2024
Co-developed lesson plans for diverse social studies topics to foster student understanding.
Incorporated technology tools to actively engage students and facilitate interactive learning. to support student learning and participation.
Led classroom talks to build critical thinking and debate skills.
Implemented classroom management strategies to cultivate a positive and productive learning environment.
Paraprofessional
Valley School
Turkey, Texas
12.2019 - 05.2023
Supported students with special needs during daily lessons and transitions.
Assisted teachers in implementing lesson plans and classroom activities.
Monitored student behavior and provided guidance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
05-2020
Associate of Arts - Theater Arts
Clarendon College
Clarendon, TX
05-2005
High School Diploma -
Valley School
Turkey, TX
05-2003
Skills
IEP development
IEP implementation
Progress tracking
Inclusion strategies
Collaborative teaching
IEP development
Lesson planning
Tech integration
Classroom management
Problem solving
Positive environment
Certification
Texas Teaching Certificate Social Studies 4-8
Texas Teaching Certificate Special Education PreK-12
9/10 High School Transition Teacher and 10/11 HS Transition Teacher, Special Education at Agora Cyber Charter School9/10 High School Transition Teacher and 10/11 HS Transition Teacher, Special Education at Agora Cyber Charter School