SHARESA HENDERSON
MIDLOTHIAN,TEXAS
Summary
Certified Educational Diagnostician and former Special Education Teacher with 13 years of experience in special education environments. Expert in administering formal assessments, interpreting data for FIIEs, and facilitating ARD committee meetings. Committed to identifying student strengths and federal eligibility to ensure equitable access to education.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Midlothian Independent School District
08.2019 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans tailored to diverse learning needs of students.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student progress and adjust interventions accordingly.
- Trained and mentored new educators on special education best practices and compliance requirements.
Certified Teacher for Special Education (Life Skills)
MEMORIAL PARKWAY JUNIOR HIGH
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Prepare documents and attend ARD/IEP meetings eligible for Special Education
- Complete local, state and federal paperwork required for Life Skills program
- Develop instructional program for eligible students in all Core Subjects (Reading, English, Math, Science and Social Studies)
- Consult with campus staff and related service providers to achieve mastery of the essential knowledge and skills
- Implement critical elements of the Life Skills classroom (structured environment, instructional strategies and behavior interventions)
- Administer criterion referenced testing and State testing for eligible students
- Communicate daily with parents/guardians regarding student’s progress or concerns
- Manage responsibilities of the paraprofessionals in implementing student’s programs
- Plan and organize monthly CBI (Community Based Instruction) trips
Paraprofessional for Special Education (Life Skills)
WOODCREEK JUNIOR HIGH
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Provide ongoing support for the teacher in preparing instructional materials & classroom displays
- In-class support for individual students attending general education classes
- Help students with physical or behavioral disabilities; move to & from wheelchairs, lifting or positioning
- Facilitate small group rotations & conduct instructional exercises allocated by the teacher
Work Program Teacher
BROOKWOOD COMMUNITY
07.2013 - 07.2015
- Encourage, support, and facilitate daily work activities and needs of functionally disabled adults
- Assess abilities to create customized work systems suited for each individual
- Fulfill administrative duties concerning health, behavioral, regulatory, and organizational documents
- Manage monthly enterprise goals with hundreds of hand crafted products
Office Manager/Administrative Assistant
REMAX WESTSIDE REALTORS
02.2011 - 07.2013
- Office Manager and Personal Assistant to Steve Hardcastle
- Listing and Closing Coordinator for the Hardcastle Team
- Prepare all listing agreement contracts and new client listing packages
- Resolve issues and answer questions with agents and clients daily
Agency Field Support Staff/Administrative Assistant
STATE FARM INSURANCE
02.2007 - 04.2010
- Administrative Assistant for the Agency Field Executive
- Oversee Agency Field Office administration
- Plan and oversee meetings and special events for the Agency Field Office
- Prepare the yearly budget for the Agency Field Office
Dean of Women/Faculty
CHRIST FOR THE NATIONS
08.2005 - 01.2007
- Dean of Women for all single females at a bible institution
- Manage the Women's department to accomplish all administrative functions and resolve issues daily
- Oversee the Resident Assistant ministry for all the students on campus
- Prepare all training and meetings for Resident Assistants weekly
- Develop and teach an elective class 'Healthy Christians'
Education
Core Subjects EC-6 & Special Education EC-12 -
A+ TEXAS TEACHERS
Houston, TX05.2017
B.A. - Pastoral Christian Ministries - Missions
ORAL ROBERTS UNIVERSITY
Tulsa, OK05.2003
Practical Theology Diploma - undefined
CHRIST FOR THE NATIONS
Dallas, TX05.2000
Associates of Arts Degree - Business Administration
WADE'S COLLEGE
Dallas, TX05.1989
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX05-2026
Skills
- Assessment: WJ-IV, WISC-V, KTEA-3, BASC-3, Vineland-3, CTOPP-2
- Compliance: IDEA, Section 504, State-specific Special Education Code
- Collaboration: ARD/IEP Facilitation, Parent Training, Teacher Consultation
- Software: eSped, Frontline, SEAS, Microsoft Office Suite
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Midlothian Independent School District
08.2019 - Current
Certified Teacher for Special Education (Life Skills)
MEMORIAL PARKWAY JUNIOR HIGH
08.2017 - 05.2019
Paraprofessional for Special Education (Life Skills)
WOODCREEK JUNIOR HIGH
08.2015 - 06.2017
Work Program Teacher
BROOKWOOD COMMUNITY
07.2013 - 07.2015
Office Manager/Administrative Assistant
REMAX WESTSIDE REALTORS
02.2011 - 07.2013
Agency Field Support Staff/Administrative Assistant
STATE FARM INSURANCE
02.2007 - 04.2010
Dean of Women/Faculty
CHRIST FOR THE NATIONS
08.2005 - 01.2007
B.A. - Pastoral Christian Ministries - Missions
ORAL ROBERTS UNIVERSITY
Practical Theology Diploma - undefined
CHRIST FOR THE NATIONS
Associates of Arts Degree - Business Administration
WADE'S COLLEGE
Core Subjects EC-6 & Special Education EC-12 -
A+ TEXAS TEACHERS
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of Texas At Tyler
Awards Activities
- University of Texas in Tyler - Leadership Honor Society 2025
- Midlothian ISD T.E. Baxter Teacher of the Year 2023-2024
- Katy ISD Rookie Teacher of the Year, 2017-2018
- Grant Recipient with Katy ISD, 2017-2018
- Oral Roberts University Honors Society - Phi Theta Kappa
- Oral Roberts University - Bachelor's Degree (Magna Cum Laude)
- United Way volunteer with State Farm
- Brookwood Community and Salvation Army volunteer
Phone
cell, (281) 684-0738