STACY RUCKER
Special Education Teacher
Rhome,TX
Summary
Versatile and dedicated Special Education Teacher with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates
Work History
SOAR (Self-Contained Life-Skills) Teacher
Wilson Middle School
Haslet, TX
08.2021 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Experienced in pervasive developmental disorder spectrum, down syndrome, cerebral palsy
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
SEAC (Self-Contained Behavior) Teacher
Wilson Middle School
Haslet, TX
08.2015 - 05.2021
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Paraprofessional Educator
Northwest ISD
Justin, TX
01.1998 - 08.2015
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
Education
Master of Education - Special Education
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX 01.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology Teacher Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ 01.2008 - 10.2012
Skills
Classroom management
Student-centered learning
Group learning mechanics
Disability assessment testing
Student records management
Conflict resolution techniques
Behavioral improvements
Trained in CPI
Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD)
Individual Education Plan (IEP)
Certification
Special Education EC - 12
Timeline
SOAR (Self-Contained Life-Skills) Teacher
Wilson Middle School
08.2021 - Current
Master of Education - Special Education
Lamar University
01.2021 - 05.2023
Special Education EC - 12
08-2015
Generalist EC – 6
08-2015
SEAC (Self-Contained Behavior) Teacher
Wilson Middle School
08.2015 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology Teacher Education
University of Phoenix
01.2008 - 10.2012
Paraprofessional Educator
Northwest ISD
01.1998 - 08.2015