Teneesha Harrell

Kennard,TX

Summary

Dynamic educator with proven expertise in literacy development and intervention strategies, honed across roles at Pineywoods Community Academy and Lufkin ISD. Excelled in fostering student progress through one-on-one tutoring and literacy coaching, achieving significant improvements in reading programs. Skilled in IEP development and literacy support, adept at building strong relationships to enhance educational outcomes.

Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.

Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in 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.

History of successfully planning, delivering, and assessing reading intervention plans. Compliant with Title 1 guidelines and knowledgeable about a wide range of successful strategies.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Reading Intervention Specialist

Pineywoods Community Academy

08.2024 - Current

Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups.
Developed goals and realistic plans for achieving each target.
Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.
Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
Helped students prepare for standardized tests and reviewed results against objectives after completion.
Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
Taught a scripted reading program to individual and small groups.
Enhanced knowledge by attending training and adopting new technologies.

Special Education Teacher

Anderson Elementary School

08.2013 - 07.2024

Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.

Special Education Inclusion Teacher

Crockett ISD

07.2012 - 05.2013

Collaborated with numerous departments and standard education teachers.
Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
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.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.

Education

Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Management

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, UT

04-2024

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education And Care

Stephen F. Austin State University

Nacogdoches, TX

05-2012

Skills

Online learning
Literacy development
One-on-one tutoring
IEP development

Literacy support
Literacy coaching
Intervention strategies
Classroom leadership

Accomplishments

Recognized TIA accomplished teacher.
Achieved growth by completing Read By Design program with accuracy and efficiency.
Supported over 40 students in need of additional assistance on a weekly or daily basis.

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