Stacey Sandoval
Pearland,TX
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Pearland ISD, excelling in IEP and BIP implementation and fostering significant advancements in student cognitive and behavioral development. Expert in differentiated instruction and relationship building, I have successfully enhanced student resilience and academic progress through innovative educational strategies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Pearland ISD
Pearland, TX
08.2013 - Current
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Attended parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
- Collaborated with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities.
- Led students on field trips to enhance educational programs.
- Incorporated interactive visual aids into student lesson plans to support learning objectives.
- Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Instructed special education classes using evidence-based practices.
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
- Maintained student records in accordance with district standards.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Facilitated student operation of augmented communication devices.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology and computers.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
- Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
Education
Certification - Special Education
Texas Teachers
Houston, TX09-2011
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Houston, TX06-2010
Some College (No Degree) - Law / Paralegal
Rice University
Houston, TXSkills
- Motivating students
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Excellent classroom management
- Job readiness training
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Relationship building
- Data collection
- Visual supports
- Parent communications
- Classroom management
- Verbal and nonverbal communication
- Lesson planning
- Non-violent crisis intervention
- Life skills instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Personal hygiene support
- Differentiated instruction
- Special education
- Trained in CPI
- Transition planning
- Parent-teacher collaboration
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Pearland ISD
08.2013 - Current
Certification - Special Education
Texas Teachers
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Some College (No Degree) - Law / Paralegal
Rice University