Shana Dilldine
Azle,TX
Summary
Strong instructional leader with significant education experience and solid foundation in best practices for all content areas. Professional educator prepared for this role with strong classroom management, curriculum development, and student engagement skills. Known for fostering collaborative environment and achieving educational outcomes. Adaptable and reliable, ready to meet changing needs and ensure student success. Strong in communication, problem-solving, and fostering positive learning atmosphere.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
R.I.S.E. Teacher for Special Ed. Self-Contained
Fort Worth ISD
Fort Worth, TX
08.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered positive classroom environment to enhance student learning and participation.
- Assessed student performance using various evaluation tools to inform instruction.
- Implement Individual Education Plans (IEP), delivering differentiated instruction in academics, social skills, and functional life skills.
- Utilize proactive techniques and structured routines to manage behavior.
- Assist students with daily living activities and personal care.
- Monitor student progress, maintain accurate data on IEP goals, and utilize assessment tools.
- Work with parents, staff, and specialists to support student growth.
General Education Teacher {GT and Kindergarten)
Castleberry ISD
River Oaks, TX
07.2021 - 05.2024
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Maintained current knowledge of instructional techniques and available resources.
- Enhanced student comprehension by implementing diverse teaching methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
- Improved classroom management and maintained a positive learning environment through clear communication of expectations and consequences.
- Provided clear, informative and engaging classroom instruction.
- Continually sought professional development opportunities to stay current in educational trends and research, ensuring delivery of high-quality instruction for all students.
- Implemented effective differentiation strategies within lessons, meeting the needs of all learners while challenging them appropriately.
Teacher of Students With Visual Impairments
White Settlement ISD
White Settlement, TX
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Provide instruction in English I and III for Visually Impaired students in Braille
- Case Manager for students with visual impairments
- Provide classroom support for teachers and students Interpret medical reports and attend doctor visits with parents and students
- Conduct specialized assessments and make recommendations for accommodations, modifications and goal
- Actively participate in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for students with visual impairments
- Recommend educational and instructional strategies
- Communicate with parents, guardians and caregivers
- Direct instruction in the Expanded Core Curriculum
- Provided necessary devices and materials for blind and low vision students
- Provide Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) and parents in at home instructional strategies, Expanded Core Curriculum activities and attend doctor visits.
Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments
Bluebonnet Co-op for Students with Visual Impairments
Weatherford, TX
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Provide classroom support for teachers and students Interpret medical reports and attend doctor visits with parents and students
- Conduct specialized assessments and make recommendations for accommodations, modifications and goal
- Actively participate in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) recommend educational and instructional strategies
- Communicate with parents, guardians and caregivers
- Direct instruction in the Expanded Core Curriculum
General Education Teacher | Kinder, 1st, 3rd, 4th, GT
Lake Worth ISD
Lake Worth, TX
07.1999 - 06.2017
- During my tenure at Lake Worth, I taught Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, 4th and Gifted and Talented.
- Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject areas assigned to help them fulfill their potential intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth.
- Develop and implement multi-cultural lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district's curriculum program that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles
- Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned, conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities
- Collaborate and support co-teachers in a leadership role
General Education Teacher | Kindergarten
Corpus Christi ISD
Corpus Christi, TX
07.1998 - 07.1999
- Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject areas assigned to help them fulfill their potential intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth.
- Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of district's curriculum program that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles
- Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students
General Education Teacher | 5th & 6th Grade
Paint Rock ISD
Paintrock, TX
07.1997 - 07.1998
- Develop lessons and instruction for 5th and 6th grade students for English/Language Arts and Social Studies to meet grade level expectations
- Enhance student engagement in learning English and Social studies through maintaining collaborative learning in a positive classroom environment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX07.1997
Certification - Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TXSkills
- Time management
- Lesson planning
- Problem-solving
- Parent-teacher communication
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
Affiliations
- United Educators Association
- 2011 - Present
Certification
Texas Educator Certificates
- Elem. Life-Earth Science (1-8)
- Early Childhood Ed. (PreK-K)
- Elem. Self-Contained (1—8)
- Special Ed. (EC-12)
- Early Childhood- Handicapped (PK-6)
- English as a Second Language (EC-12)
- Visually Impaired (passed, working on Braille cert.)
- Trained in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Texas Reading Academy
Timeline
R.I.S.E. Teacher for Special Ed. Self-Contained
Fort Worth ISD
08.2025 - Current
General Education Teacher {GT and Kindergarten)
Castleberry ISD
07.2021 - 05.2024
Teacher of Students With Visual Impairments
White Settlement ISD
06.2019 - 06.2021
Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments
Bluebonnet Co-op for Students with Visual Impairments
06.2017 - 06.2019
General Education Teacher | Kinder, 1st, 3rd, 4th, GT
Lake Worth ISD
07.1999 - 06.2017
General Education Teacher | Kindergarten
Corpus Christi ISD
07.1998 - 07.1999
General Education Teacher | 5th & 6th Grade
Paint Rock ISD
07.1997 - 07.1998
Bachelor of Science - Education
Angelo State University
Certification - Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments
Texas Tech University