Shelia Elder
Dallas,TX
Summary
To obtain a position that will utilize the skills and knowledge gained through previous business experiences that will add value to an organization and challenge my career growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
SPED Homebound inclusion teacher
Garland ISD
03.2024
- Write Individual Education Plans (IEP)
- Develop and implement instruction using district approved curriculum
- Plan and use appropriate instructional strategies, activities, material and equipment that reflects individual needs of students
- Collaborate with educators, parents and campus leadership to support academic learning and personal growth.
Special Education Resource/Inclusion teacher
Irving ISD
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Write Individual Education Plans (IEP)
- Develop and implement instruction using district approved curriculum
- Plan and use appropriate instructional strategies, activities, material and equipment that reflects individual needs of students
- Collaborate with educators, parents and campus leadership to support academic learning and personal growth.
Special Education Inclusion teacher
Dallas ISD
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Facilitate Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) meetings
- Present subject matter according to state and local board policies
- Establish a system of student evaluation and continually monitor student progress
- Keep informed of and comply with federal, state and district policies concerning the Disabilities Act and how to advocate for students with disabilities.
Ramp/Guest Services Agent
Envoy Air
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Assist passengers with ticketing and luggage
- Tagged, loaded and unloaded bags
- Performed cabin cleaning, service aircraft, tow and pushback from gates, drive and operate ground equipment.
Data Collector
SAIC/Engility
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Collect data from airport security equipment
- Analyze and ensure accuracy of data to upload into various LMS systems.
Reading and English Teacher
Dallas ISD
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill district and state curriculum programs
- Provide a variety of planned learning experiences using proven strategies, methodologies and media to best utilize instructional time.
Project Coordinator
Newbold Advisors
01.2015 - 08.2015
- Coordinate team projects working with mortgage and banking products, including bankruptcy and loan mitigation
- Update systems using MRP, Salesforce, CRM and SharePoint software.
Order Manager
Global Insight
09.2013 - 01.2015
- Entered Verizon Business telecom orders from sales
- Monitor and set milestone dates for installation
- Engage with sales, operations, vendors and engineers to assess risks or issues and find solutions.
Admission Representative
Dallas Nursing Institute
07.2012 - 09.2013
- Assist students with enrollment in nursing programs
- Receive and follow-up on inquiries via phone and email
- Qualified and advise students, evaluate transcripts, student records and track application statuses to admission approval.
Education
B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies -
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TexasM.A. - Professional Development -
Amberton University
Garland, TexasMaster of Education Administration -
Concordia University Texas
Austin, TexasSkills
- Critical Thinking
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Communication
- People Skills
- Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Computer Proficiency
Communication Skills
- Effective communication skills
- Cultural competence
- Emotional intelligence
- Conflict resolution
- Socially responsible
Leadership Experience
- 8th grade English Department Chair
- Before and After School Coordinator
- National Junior Honor Society and UIL Sponsor
- Parliamentarian (NAUW)
References
provided upon request
Timeline
SPED Homebound inclusion teacher
Garland ISD
03.2024
Special Education Resource/Inclusion teacher
Irving ISD
08.2021 - 08.2023
Special Education Inclusion teacher
Dallas ISD
08.2019 - 08.2021
Ramp/Guest Services Agent
Envoy Air
01.2019 - 08.2019
Data Collector
SAIC/Engility
08.2018 - 01.2019
Reading and English Teacher
Dallas ISD
08.2015 - 08.2018
Project Coordinator
Newbold Advisors
01.2015 - 08.2015
Order Manager
Global Insight
09.2013 - 01.2015
Admission Representative
Dallas Nursing Institute
07.2012 - 09.2013
B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies -
Abilene Christian University
M.A. - Professional Development -
Amberton University
Master of Education Administration -
Concordia University Texas