Sundai Zachary
Special Education
Waco,TX.
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with a focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in the design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience, and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Open to seeking and maintaining a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, with an excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Resource Teacher/Resource Teacher/Self-Contained Teacher
McCamey ISD
McCamey, TX
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Created learning and content strategies to meet the needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
EC-5 Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Robinson ISD
Robinson, TX
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of neurodiverse students.
- Created and managed IEPs of over 30 students to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught reading, language arts, and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classrooms.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement
3rd Grade Teacher
Waco ISD
Waco , Texas
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Kept classroom clean, organized and safe for students and visitors.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Coahoma ISD For Forsan Jr. High & High School
Forsan , TX
08.2016 - 12.2017
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher 10th-12th
San Angelo ISD
San Angelo , TX
10.2014 - 05.2016
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
EC-3rd Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Lubbock ISD
Lubbock, TX
01.2014 - 10.2014
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Special Ed. Teacher/General Education Teacher
Big Spring ISD
Big Spring, TX
01.2009 - 12.2013
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
Family Support Worker
Healthy Families San Angelo
01.2005 - 12.2009
- Enable participants in Healthy Families to receive free and voluntary home visits beginning prenatally, or within 90 days after birth. This initiative focused on prioritizing and targeting interventions to high-risk populations, enhancing reach, and working towards sustainability, while continually adapting to community needs.
- Visited home environments to help clients develop comprehensive life, technical and job skills.
- Once a family is in the program, we could continue services for up to three years.
- Develop rapport to create a safe and trusting environment for care.
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology/Psychology
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX12.2004
Skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Analytical skills
- Believe that teamwork and collaboration are vital
- Creativity
- Adaptability
- Leadership
- Data Management
- Project Requirements
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Project Requirements
- Human Resources Operations
- Conflict Management
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Remote Assistance
- Project Requirements
- Daily Facility Operations
- Human Resources Operations
- Conflict Management
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
If we each bring our own best to the table,
it can't help but strengthen us all.
Sundai Zachary
Timeline
Resource Teacher/Resource Teacher/Self-Contained Teacher
McCamey ISD
08.2020 - 05.2022
EC-5 Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Robinson ISD
08.2019 - 05.2020
3rd Grade Teacher
Waco ISD
08.2018 - 05.2019
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Coahoma ISD For Forsan Jr. High & High School
08.2016 - 12.2017
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher 10th-12th
San Angelo ISD
10.2014 - 05.2016
EC-3rd Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Lubbock ISD
01.2014 - 10.2014
Special Ed. Teacher/General Education Teacher
Big Spring ISD
01.2009 - 12.2013
Family Support Worker
Healthy Families San Angelo
01.2005 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Sociology/Psychology
Angelo State University
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