Shirley Jordan
Kyle
Summary
I have 45 years of experience working in the field of education and retired under TRS in 2007. Currently, I hold the following certificates:
Standard
2019 Art (EC -12)
2019 Mathematics (4-8)
2019 English Language Arts and Reading (9-12)
2019 Social Studies (9-12)
2019 English as a Second Language Supplemental (EC-12)
Provisional
1976 Elementary Self-Contained Grades 1-8
1976 Elementary Sociology (1-8)
1976 Mentally Retarded (PK-12 all levels special education)
Professional
1993 Educational Diagnostician
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Diagnostician
Trinity Charter Schools
Lockhart, TX
08.2019 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive educational assessments to identify student learning needs and appropriate interventions.
- Developed tailored intervention plans in collaboration with educators and parents to support diverse learning styles.
- Analyzed assessment data to guide instructional strategies, enhancing student achievement and progress monitoring.
- As part of my duties, I also completed tasks as an ARD facilitator and special education inclusion teacher.
Middle/High School Teacher in Self-Contained Class
University of Texas University Charter School
Austin, TX
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student learning experiences. My students met eligibility for the STAAR ALT-2 and I taught all core classes.
High School ELAR/Social Studies Teacher
University of Texas University Charter School
Austin, TX
08.2012 - 08.2018
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student learning in English and social studies.
- Implemented diverse teaching strategies to accommodate varying learning styles and promote inclusive classroom environments. Provided accommodations and modified curriculum for students receiving special education services.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects that enrich curriculum and foster critical thinking.
- My schedule included working as a general education, resource, and inclusion teacher.
Intervention/Inclusion/Art Teacher
University of Texas University Charter School
Lockhart, TX
08.2007 - 05.2012
- Developed and implemented engaging art curriculum aligned with state standards.
- Provided inclusion and intervention services across the campus in all core subjects
- Maintained special education records and completed ARD paperwork
- Worked with teachers to accommodate and modify curriculum to enhance student learning
Educational Diagnostician
University of Texas University Charter School
Lockhart, TX
08.2004 - 08.2007
Special Education Teacher
Smithville ISD
Smithville TX
08.2000 - 06.2004
- Taught self-contained class at a therapeutic wilderness camp
- Developed individualized education plans (IEPs) to support diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance student learning experiences.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to foster positive classroom environments.
- Conducted assessments to identify students' strengths and areas for growth.
Special Education Teacher
El Paso ISD
El Paso, TX
08.1981 - 05.2000
- Worked at several different campuses in El Paso ISD teaching the following classes:
- Self-contained classes for students with emotional disabilities-grades 1-3 and 6-8
- Self-contained classes for students with autism grades 1-3 and 6-8
- Instructional specialist for district special education department working with teachers at 27 campuses
- Self-contained high school life skills classes
- Early childhood classes
Special Education Teacher
Ysleta ISD
El Paso, TX
08.1976 - 05.1977
- Taught elementary and middle school resource classes in ELA and Math
Education
Master of Education - Educational Diagnostician
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX05-1989
Bachelor of Science - Education
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX05-1976
Skills
- Implementing IEPs
- Inclusion strategies
- Classroom organization
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Collaborative teaching
- Reading and math intervention
- Data collection
- Progress monitoring
- Motivating students
- Relationship building
- Trained in CPI
- Differentiated instruction
- Behavior modifications
Timeline
Educational Diagnostician
Trinity Charter Schools
08.2019 - Current
Middle/High School Teacher in Self-Contained Class
University of Texas University Charter School
08.2018 - 07.2019
High School ELAR/Social Studies Teacher
University of Texas University Charter School
08.2012 - 08.2018
Intervention/Inclusion/Art Teacher
University of Texas University Charter School
08.2007 - 05.2012
Educational Diagnostician
University of Texas University Charter School
08.2004 - 08.2007
Special Education Teacher
Smithville ISD
08.2000 - 06.2004
Special Education Teacher
El Paso ISD
08.1981 - 05.2000
Special Education Teacher
Ysleta ISD
08.1976 - 05.1977
Master of Education - Educational Diagnostician
The University of Texas At El Paso
Bachelor of Science - Education
The University of Texas At El Paso