SHANNON BLAU
Odessa,TX
Summary
Compassionate Special Education Teacher with 17 years of experience teaching students with a variety of learning styles. Employs variety of instructional techniques and strategies aligned with instructional objectives to meet needs of all students. Data driven to demonstrate knowledge and best practices in differentiating instruction.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Ector County Independent School District (STEM)
ODESSA, TX
08.2021 - Current
- Schedule Admission Review and Dismissal meetings as well as prepare all aspects of the Individualized Education Program
- Schedule and oversee evaluations
- Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of conditions
- Modify the general education curriculum for special-needs students, based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies
- Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
- Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress
- Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems
- Teach personal development skills such as goal setting, independence, and self-advocacy
- Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.
- K-12 Reading and Math Inclusion Teacher
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Ector County Independent School District (Blanton)
Odessa, NY
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Plan and implement lessons for Resource Math and Reading, Social Skills both in person and virtual
- Inclusion Teacher for Math and Reading
- Creat and monitored goals and objectives for Special Education students
- CreatPresent Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance
- Completed a Blended Learning Class through UTeach Professional Development
PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Ector County Independent School District (Blanton)
Odessa, TX
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Plan and implement lessons for two, half day classes weekly
- Plan end of year awards and programs for students.
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Ector County Independent School District (Blanton)
Odessa, TX
10.2012 - 08.2017
- Plan and implement lessons for Resource Math and Reading as well as inclusion in Reading
- Implemented Response to Intervention for students and referred to Special Education as needed
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Ector County Independent School District (Ireland)
Odessa, TX
08.2008 - 10.2012
- Planned and implemented lessons for Resource Math and Reading classes
- Ran a Content Mastery room
- Developed goals and objectives for Individualized Education Programs
- Updated progress reports for Individualized Education Programs
- Aided in planning Response to Intervention for students
Education
Master of Arts Special Education -
University of Texas of the Permian Basin
08.2020
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Humanities -
University of Texas of the Permian Basin
05.2002
Associate in Arts (A.A.) English -
Odessa College
05.2001
Skills
- Experience with Empower, SEAS, and Frontline
- Problem solver
- Organized
- Behavior Modifications
- Parent Communication
- Instructional Strategies
- Differentiated Instruction
- Material Selection
- Classroom Management
- Group and Individual Instruction
School Involvement
- Just Say No Sponsor (Ireland Elementary)
- Campus Improvement Team (Blanton and Ireland)
- Social Committee (Blanton Elementary)
- Behavior Threat Assessment Team (Blanton Elementary)
Timeline
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Ector County Independent School District (STEM)
08.2021 - Current
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Ector County Independent School District (Blanton)
08.2019 - 08.2021
PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Ector County Independent School District (Blanton)
08.2017 - 08.2019
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Ector County Independent School District (Blanton)
10.2012 - 08.2017
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Ector County Independent School District (Ireland)
08.2008 - 10.2012
Master of Arts Special Education -
University of Texas of the Permian Basin
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Humanities -
University of Texas of the Permian Basin
Associate in Arts (A.A.) English -
Odessa College
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