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Education
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Sherri Nelson

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure Special Education Diagnostician or Consultant position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

20
years of professional experience

Work History

Victoria ISD

Educational Diagnostician-part-time
2023.08 - Current (1 year & 1 month)

Job overview

  • Enhanced student learning outcomes by implementing individualized educational plans and interventions.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive assessments for students with diverse needs.
  • Improved student success rates by identifying specific learning challenges and creating targeted intervention strategies.
  • Supported educators in modifying curriculum and instructional methods, ensuring accessibility for all students.
  • Streamlined the evaluation process, reducing time taken to identify and address student needs.
  • Conducted thorough evaluations, accurately pinpointing areas requiring additional support or intervention.
  • Provided expert guidance to parents and educators on appropriate accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities.
  • Mentored teachers in effective differentiation techniques, resulting in more inclusive classroom environments.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, fostering trust and open communication during evaluations and consultations.
  • Increased efficiency of assessment processes by implementing new technologies and methodologies into practice.
  • Facilitated regular meetings with stakeholders to review progress towards goals and make necessary adjustments to educational plans.
  • Contributed positively to the overall functioning of the special education department as part of a collaborative team.
  • Deployed various assessment instruments and techniques to assist in identifying students eligible for special education services.

Kingsville Isd

Special Education Consultant- Contracted
2023.02 - 2023.05 (3 months)

Job overview

  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Coordinated with outside state agencies to acquire services for special needs children..
  • Collaborated with teachers for initial evaluations
  • Conducted ARD meetings to meet Federal Guidelines

Pettus ISD

Educational Diagnostician
2019.08 - 2022.12 (3 years & 4 months)

Job overview

  • Selected, administered and interpreted appropriate formal and informal assessments and evaluations.
  • Deployed various assessment instruments and techniques to assist in identifying students eligible for special education services.
  • Applied knowledge of ethnic, linguistic, cultural and socioeconomic diversity for evaluation, planning and instruction.
  • Assisted school personnel in identification and understanding of students with disabilities.
  • Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
  • Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.
  • Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services.
  • Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
  • Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
  • Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
  • Selected, administered and scored psychological tests.
  • Collaborated with social workers to help students grow in social and emotional capacities.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Districts With In Brush Country Special Ed Coop

Educational Diagnostician
2004.08 - 2019.07 (14 years & 11 months)

Job overview

  • Selected, administered and interpreted appropriate formal and informal assessments and evaluations.
  • Deployed various assessment instruments and techniques to assist in identifying students eligible for special education services.
  • Applied knowledge of ethnic, linguistic, cultural and socioeconomic diversity for evaluation, planning and instruction.
  • Assisted school personnel in identification and understanding of students with disabilities.
  • All districts were Early Childhood to 18+

Education

Texas A&M University - Kingsville , Kingsville, TX

Master's of Education from Special Education Educational Diagnostician
08.2002

University Overview

Graduate Paper Published

*A study of experienced special education teachers' perceptions of administrative support

Sam Houston State University , Huntsville, TX

Bachelor of Science
08.1991

University Overview

  • Honoree Delta Tau Alpha
  • Officer Ag Business Organization
  • Livestock Judging Team Member
  • Officer Collegiate Future Farmers of America


Coastal Bend College , Beeville, TX

Associate of Science from Speech Communications
08.1989

University Overview

  • Honoree of Phi Delta Kappa
  • Student Body President
  • Speech Forensics Team President

Skills

  • Education Program Planning
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Ongoing Assessments
  • Academic Goals
  • SuccessEd and SameGoal Special Education Programs

Timeline

Educational Diagnostician-part-time

Victoria ISD
2023.08 - Current (1 year & 1 month)

Special Education Consultant- Contracted

Kingsville Isd
2023.02 - 2023.05 (3 months)

Educational Diagnostician

Pettus ISD
2019.08 - 2022.12 (3 years & 4 months)

Educational Diagnostician

Districts With In Brush Country Special Ed Coop
2004.08 - 2019.07 (14 years & 11 months)

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Master's of Education from Special Education Educational Diagnostician

Sam Houston State University

Bachelor of Science

Coastal Bend College

Associate of Science from Speech Communications
Sherri Nelson