Sydnee Burley
Crandall
Summary
Skilled educator with strong expertise in special education. Adept at developing tailored learning plans, employing effective instructional strategies, and fostering inclusive classroom environments. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and delivering measurable results. Proficient in behavior management, individualized education plans, and student assessments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher/ Coach
Scurry Rosser Ind Sch District
07.2024 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Promoted sportsmanship values among athletes, fostering a positive competitive atmosphere within the team environment.
- Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program improvement.
- Facilitated open communication between players, parents, staff members, ensuring that all concerns were addressed promptly and effectively.
Special Education Behavioral Interventionist
Crandall ISD
07.2016 - 07.2024
- Develop interactive lesson and behavioral intervention plans to deliver high-quality special education instructions for students with all disabilities including but not limited to: ADHD, autism, emotional disturbance
- Functional Behavior Assessments and ABC data
- Work with general education teachers to plan and implement instructions while ensuring 100% compliance with IEP standards
- Manage students' behavior while developing and teaching behavioral strategies to support students' self-control and effective participation in a school setting
- Formulate and implement rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining a well-disciplined learning environment
- Assess students' skills to determine their needs and develop effective teaching plans particular to each student's abilities
- Provide Crisis Intervention and Mental health support for students and staff
Medical Assistant
North Dallas Dermatology Associates
11.2015 - 07.2016
- Assistant in patient exams, procedures, biopsies, surgeries, injection administrations
- Filling out and filing paperwork
- Appointment setting
- Charting in EMR and paper charts during and after exams
- Filling prescriptions, call backs, labs and back office clinical work
Medical Assistant
Dermatology Associates of Uptown
06.2010 - 03.2012
- Assistant in patient exams, procedures, biopsies, surgeries, injection administrations
- Filling out and filing paperwork
- Appointment setting
- Charting in EMR and paper charts during and after exam
- Filling prescriptions, call backs, labs and back office clinical work
Police Officer
Italy Police Department
03.2008 - 09.2009
- Keeps records of activities and prepares reports concerning crimes, complaints, accidents, and investigations
- Serves warrants and makes arrests
- Responds to the public's calls for assistance and takes necessary action, including performing first aid
Education
B.A.A.S -
Texas A&M- Commerce
Commerce, TX 05-2015
Associate of Arts -
Trinity Valley Community College
Athens, TX08-2013
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Small group instruction
- Relationship building
- Collaborative teamwork
- Data management
- Inclusion strategies
- Parent communication
- De-escalation techniques
- Behavior intervention plans
- Behavior modifications
- Social skills training
- Crisis prevention and intervention
- Assessment strategies
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Autism spectrum
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Functional Behavior Assessments
Certification
Texas Special Educator EC-12 Certification
Life Space Crisis Intervention
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Texas School Behavior Risk
CPI
CPR/ AED
Additional Skills
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) Proficient in Google sheets, docs, presentation, and drive. Frontline/ eSped/ SuccessED Software System Eduphoria Software System Skyward Software System Multiple specialized trainings in autism, managing behavioral challenges, cognitive disabilities, specific learning disabilities, Gifted and Talented, Dyslexia, Texas School Behavior Risk Assessment, CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certified, Life Space Crisis Intervention certification, Youth Mental Health First Aider, and CPR certified. Portfolio delivered in person upon interview.
Timeline
Special Education Teacher/ Coach
Scurry Rosser Ind Sch District
07.2024 - Current
Special Education Behavioral Interventionist
Crandall ISD
07.2016 - 07.2024
Medical Assistant
North Dallas Dermatology Associates
11.2015 - 07.2016
Medical Assistant
Dermatology Associates of Uptown
06.2010 - 03.2012
Police Officer
Italy Police Department
03.2008 - 09.2009
B.A.A.S -
Texas A&M- Commerce
Associate of Arts -
Trinity Valley Community College
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