Positive, responsible, energetic and hardworking professional looking for part time employment to work around my current full time schedule. Available from 3:30pm until 11:00pm. Prior experience in sales and the service industry.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Resource Specialist
Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD
08.2022 - Current
Managed caseload of 30 special education students with behavioral or social skills deficits
Conferenced with general education and special education classroom teachers regarding students with behavioral intervention needs
Coached fellow educators in dealing with classroom behaviors
Implemented research based behavior intervention
Created and taught social skills in small groups
Created and taught emotion regulation techniques and strategies to students
IEP development including PLAAFP, goals, Behavior Intervention Plans, FBAs and progress reports
Implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
Skilled in restorative practices and circles
Data collection, analysis and reporting
Participated in and lead ARD meetings
Problem Solving function of behavior through observation and teacher feedback
Individualized research based interventions developed and implemented
Ran restorative circles in classrooms or small groups to solve conflict between students or students and teachers
Behavior Intervention Classroom Teacher
Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD
08.2021 - 08.2022
Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions
Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication
Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students
Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of neurodiverse students
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS)
Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior
Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups
Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom
Special Education Teacher
Frisco ISD Griffin Middle School
01.2018 - 01.2021
Worked collaboratively with special education team, administration, district level special education staff to coordinate educational strategies and student support networks
Lead staff development on classroom management and relationship building
Developed relationships with students, family members and faculty to promote optimal student learning environments
Planned and co-taught with general education teachers to differentiate instruction
Met with students, parents and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic issues
Developed new digitally based data collection
Managed caseload of 15 students with various eligibilities
Wrote data based Individual Education and Behavior Intervention Plans
Completed transition plans for students transitioning to high school
Facilitated annual and revision ARD meetings
Taught Study Skills / Social Skills class enhancing students' ability to set goals, identify their learning styles and improve social interactions
Completed student IEP progress reports quarterly
Instructed Special Education students in Language Arts' principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter
Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as integrated technology, peer-assisted learning and group work in all core areas
Utilized multiple technology based instruction platforms
Maintained accurate and complete special education records for 15 caseload students
Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational, social needs
ELearning instruction, intervention, assessment and data collection
Facilitated online ARD Meetings
Video conferenced with grade level teams, co-teachers, special education team, students and parents throughout eLearning
Organized schedule of eLearning check ins and intervention sessions through Signup Genius
Kept home office hours from 8:00AM to 4:30PM Monday thru Friday and Saturday 10:00AM to 2:00PM to accommodate all students needs
Completed all aspects of initial and annual IEPs including transitions and autism supplements.
Positive Academic and Behavioral Support Class Teacher
Rodriguez Middle School
08.2016 - 01.2018
Implemented new restorative based Positive Academic and Behavioral Supports model in new middle school based in collaboration with administrators, teachers and paraprofessionals
Led Restorative Practices staff development
Utilized restorative practices within classroom for handling conflict and discipline
Incorporated Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to teach coping and self regulation strategies
Effectively facilitated student centered behavior intervention program that grew from 12 to 22 students and 2 to 6 staff
Increased student general education classroom attendance by over 50% from student’s previous years
Collaborated with general education teachers, school psychologist, diagnostician, administration to ensure maximum student success
Regularly communicated with and was accessible to parents
Developed data driven individualized education plans
Followed District, State and Federal guidelines regarding IEP development and communication timelines
Secured $10,000 grant for PABS program for purchasing technology, differentiated instruction materials and teacher resources
Social Adjustment Class Teacher
Newton Rayzor Elementary
08.2015 - 08.2016
Developed IEP goals using data and observations.
Followed District, State and Federal guidelines regarding IEP development and communication timelines
Created, communicated, implemented crisis and communication plans for campus
Developed individual lesson plans for 8 students with multiple eligibilities including emotional disturbance, SLD, Autism, OHI that address each student’s IEP goals
Built strong and individualized relationships with each student understanding their individual situations.
Acquired $10,000 donation to purchase technology for SAC programs at Newton Rayzor Elementary and Pecan Creek Elementary
Elementary Social Adjustment Classroom Teacher
Denton ISD - Pecan Creek Elem.
01.2015 - 08.2015
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
Increased academic focus resulting in increased academic success for every SAC student
Developed engaging hands on lessons incorporating real world applications to teach grade level TEKS
Managed caseload of 14 students with multiple eligibilities
Completed all progress reports, IEPs and facilitated all IEP meetings
Communicated with staff professionally and effectively
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities
Co-taught students in variety of settings, including self-contained and general education settings
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
General Education Teacher
Independent School Districts
08.1998 - 08.2015
Lower School Science Specialist - Liberty Christian School
6th Grade Science Teacher - Wester Middle School
6th Grade Science Teacher - Clark Middle School
5th and 6th Grade Self-Contained Teacher - Ramirez Elementary
Education
Masters - Special Education
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
Masters - Education
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
1999
Bachelors - Psychology
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
1994
Skills
Technology
ELearning
Leadership
Differentiation
Data
Research
Organizational Skills
Strategic intervention
Collaboration
Training
Conflict Management
Planning
Building Effective Relationships
Adept at Easy IEP, SuccessEd, Frontline (esped, estar)
Certification
State of Texas Certifications
Elementary Education 1st - 8th
Reading Grades 1st - 8th
Special Education Ec - 12th
ESL - EC-12
Timeline
Behavior Resource Specialist
Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD
08.2022 - Current
Behavior Intervention Classroom Teacher
Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD
08.2021 - 08.2022
Special Education Teacher
Frisco ISD Griffin Middle School
01.2018 - 01.2021
Positive Academic and Behavioral Support Class Teacher
Assistant Principal-Barbara Bush Middle School at Carrollton Farmers Branch ISDAssistant Principal-Barbara Bush Middle School at Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD
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