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TERESA HOSELTON

Springtown

Summary

Passionate and results-oriented educator with experience and a proven knowledge of elementary special education, adaptive teaching methods, and love of learning. Talent for creating an environment where all students can take risks and demonstrate their unique strengths and abilities. Demonstrated expertise in adapting curriculum and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support student success.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elementary Special Education Teacher

Mineral Wells ISD
07.2023 - Current
  • Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in special education teaching methodologies.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using various evaluation tools, adjusting instructional strategies as needed.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistency in enforcing rules.
  • Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles within the classroom setting.
  • Boosted student confidence and participation through positive reinforcement and tailored instruction methods.
  • Enhanced parent-teacher communication by providing consistent communication.

Special Education Teacher

Springtown Elementary School
08.2014 - 06.2023
  • Develops meaningful and engaging, student-centered lessons aligned with TEKS, incorporating interactive activities, various technologies, and cooperative learning structures for pull-out resource and small group co-teach instruction
  • Maintains a positive classroom environment that fosters family/community spirit and growth
  • Develops and maintains positive relationships with students to ensure each learner's safety, mutual respect, and to ensure success in and outside the classroom
  • Encourages positive relationships with parents by frequent communication
  • Participates in professional development relevant to teaching assignment to continue to grow as an educator

General Education / Special Education Teacher

Arlington ISD
08.2006 - 07.2014
  • Developed lesson plans and instruction aligned with TEKS for third and sixth general education students
  • Taught Special education as both resource and co-teach for ELAR and Math
  • Developed PLAAFPs, IEP goals, and accommodations for each Special Education student tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.

Special Education Teacher

Ditto Elementary School
01.2008 - 01.2014
  • Creates and implements targeted and embedded instruction for social emotional skills and goals
  • Behavior intervention plans, and strategies
  • Differentiates and modifies instruction and implements accommodations based on student IEP goals, learning styles, and needs
  • Provides ARD documentation including PLAAFPs, IEP goals, and accommodations and tracks progress for each student

Education

Masters of Arts - Education

Louisiana College
Pineville, LA
05-2011

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies

University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
12-2008

Skills

  • Lesson Planning
  • Communication with Parents
  • Problem Solving
  • Student Performance
  • IEP development
  • Progress monitoring
  • Adaptable

Certification

  • Generalist Grades (4-8)
  • Generalist Grades (EC-4)
  • Special Education Grades (EC-12)
  • English as a Second Language
  • Supplemental Grades (EC-12)

Timeline

Elementary Special Education Teacher

Mineral Wells ISD
07.2023 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Springtown Elementary School
08.2014 - 06.2023

Special Education Teacher

Ditto Elementary School
01.2008 - 01.2014

General Education / Special Education Teacher

Arlington ISD
08.2006 - 07.2014

Masters of Arts - Education

Louisiana College

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies

University of Texas At Arlington