Theresa Trent
Cypress,TX
Summary
Accomplished Special Education Supervisor with many years of experience as self-motivated teaching professional and administrator. Demonstrates commitment to collaboration, diversity, and professional development. Trained in development and maintenance of safe and productive environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Manager
YES Prep White Oak
Houston, TX
07.2021 - Current
- Set special education goals/initiatives for the year that align to the campus strategic priorities and ensure there is appropriate and timely data collection and review of progress on the goals/initiatives
- Work with School Director, Director of Academics and Home Office Special Education team to develop action plans for constant learning and growth
- Manage, evaluate, and develop a team of 8 in the Special Education Department
- Demonstrate knowledge and implementation of general education curriculum and other special programs
- Work with General Education staff to identify areas of academic need for the students and appropriate targeted instruction, including the creation of accommodated materials
- Attend Grade Level meetings to offer intervention assistance with both regular and special education students
- Assist in planning and delivering instructional training modules and staff development workshops to all teachers at the campus and within the district
- Supervise the implementation of district and state assessments for special education students
- Ensure the campus complies with all Special Education paperwork, including identifying students, adherence to IEPs and maintaining accurate state audit folders
- Manage, coach and evaluate campus Compliance Specialist as they prepare and conduct ARD/IEP meetings according to state and federal guidelines
- Inform students and families about students’ progress and make parental contact by phone and/or conducting home visits when necessary.
Compliance Specialist
YES Prep White Oak
Houston, TX
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Scheduled Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) meetings
- Monitored ARD paperwork completed by campus personnel
- Ensured that federal/state timelines were met with respect to functions of ARD Committee meetings
- Completed lists, forms, reports, PEIMS forms, and data required by the Special Education district compliance manager
- Provided systematic communication among special and general education personnel
- Completed all applicable ARD paperwork
- Followed procedures for progress reporting, folder documentation, parent communication, etc
- Maintained thorough documentation of concerns for special education students
- Attended relevant professional development
- Collaborated with the Campus Testing Coordinator to schedule and ensure correct testing materials and accommodations were implemented
- Performed duties assigned by the Manager of Campus SPED.
Special Education Department Chair/Co-Teach/Resource
Looscan Elementary
Houston, TX
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Maintained special education records ensuring compliance with TEA requirements including updating IEPs, testing & state folders
- Processed records requests from other agencies/districts
- Ensured compliance with critical state and federal timelines
- Supervised life skills teacher and paraprofessional staff
- Consulted with appropriate professional staff including diagnostician, licensed specialist in school psychology (LSSP), speech, occupational and physical therapists and assistive technology regarding student’s educational progress, programming, and placement (including mainstreaming)
- Taught content, behavior and social skills to students utilizing approved curriculum
- Provided consultation to special education teachers in the areas of interventions, accommodations, modifications, or challenging student behaviors.
Special Education SLL Teacher (Grades 1-5)
Looscan Elementary
Houston, TX
08.2015 - 01.2018
- Taught content, daily living, and vocational skills to students utilizing approved curriculum
- Implemented strategies for maintaining a classroom environment conducive to effective learning (including behavior management and technology implementation)
- Dissected data on a regular basis to improve student learning, provide appropriate diagnostic testing, develop appropriate Individualized Educations Plans (IEPs) and differentiate assignments
- Developed behavior management plans and taught socially acceptable behaviors, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement
- Consulted with appropriate professional staff including speech, occupational and physical therapists and assistive technology regarding student’s educational progress, programming and placement (including mainstreaming)
- Supervised paraprofessional staff and helped with students’ personal requirements
- Maintained records and reports of each student and communicated with parents daily.
General Education ELA Teacher (Grades 1-2)
McCormack Honors Academy
Houston, TX
10.2014 - 08.2015
- Taught content and skills to students utilizing approved curriculum and approved courses of study
- Developed strategies for maintaining a classroom environment conducive to effective learning (including behavior management), utilized effective teaching methods, and employed a variety of instructional techniques appropriate to the maturity, interests and needs of the students
- Provided appropriate diagnostic testing, identified student capabilities and monitored student progress on a regular basis to differentiate assignments accordingly
- Communicated with parents on an individual or small group basis
- Consulted with appropriate professional staff regarding student’s educational programming and placement.
Special Education LIFE Skills Teacher (Grades 1-5) and Special Education Department Chair
Fallbrook College Preparatory Academy
Houston, TX
08.2013 - 02.2014
- Maintained special education records to ensure compliance with TEA requirements including updating IEPs, testing and state folders
- Processed records requests from other agencies/districts
- Ensured compliance with critical federal and state timelines
- Assisted administration in upholding and enforcing school rules and policies
- Taught content, daily living and vocational skills to students utilizing approved curriculum
- Implemented strategies for maintaining a classroom environment conducive to effective learning (including behavior management and technology implementation)
- Dissected data on a regular basis to improve student learning, provide appropriate diagnostic testing, develop appropriate Individualized Educations Plans (IEPs) and differentiate assignments
- Developed behavior management plans and taught socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement
- Consulted with appropriate professional staff including speech, occupational and physical therapists and assistive technology regarding student’s educational progress, programming and placement (including mainstreaming)
- Supervised paraprofessional staff and helped with students’ personal requirements
- Maintained records and reports of each student and communicated with parents daily.
Special Education Teacher (PK-4)
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Houston, TX
08.2010 - 08.2013
- Assessed and administered standardized testing
- Taught content, daily living and vocational skills to students utilizing approved curriculum
- Implemented strategies for maintaining a classroom environment conducive to effective learning (including behavior management and technology implementation)
- Dissected data on a regular basis to improve student learning, provide appropriate diagnostic testing, develop appropriate Individualized Educations Plans (IEPs) and differentiate assignments
- Developed behavior management plans and taught socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement
- Consulted with appropriate professional staff including speech, occupational and physical therapists and assistive technology regarding student’s educational progress, programming and placement (including mainstreaming)
- Supervised paraprofessional staff and helped with students’ personal requirements
- Maintained records and reports of each student and communicated with parents daily.
Special Education Teacher (LIFE Skills)
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Houston, TX
08.2007 - 08.2010
- Assessed and administered standardized testing
- Taught content, daily living and vocational skills to students utilizing approved curriculum
- Implemented strategies for maintaining a classroom environment conducive to effective learning (including behavior management and technology implementation)
- Dissected data on a regular basis to improve student learning, provide appropriate diagnostic testing, develop appropriate Individualized Educations Plans (IEPs) and differentiate assignments
- Developed behavior management plans and taught socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement
- Consulted with appropriate professional staff including speech, occupational and physical therapists and assistive technology regarding student’s educational progress, programming and placement (including mainstreaming)
- Supervised paraprofessional staff and helped with students’ personal requirements
- Maintained records and reports of each student and communicated with parents daily.
Education
B.B.A. Marketing -
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX12.1996
Skills
- Legal Compliance
- Disability Awareness
- Parent Communication
- Positive Reinforcement
- Instructional Strategies
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Dyslexia Trained
Certification
Texas Teaching Certificates - Special Education (EC-12), Generalist (EC–4)
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Special Education Manager
YES Prep White Oak
07.2021 - Current
Compliance Specialist
YES Prep White Oak
08.2019 - 07.2021
Special Education Department Chair/Co-Teach/Resource
Looscan Elementary
08.2018 - 07.2019
Special Education SLL Teacher (Grades 1-5)
Looscan Elementary
08.2015 - 01.2018
General Education ELA Teacher (Grades 1-2)
McCormack Honors Academy
10.2014 - 08.2015
Special Education LIFE Skills Teacher (Grades 1-5) and Special Education Department Chair
Fallbrook College Preparatory Academy
08.2013 - 02.2014
Special Education Teacher (PK-4)
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
08.2010 - 08.2013
Special Education Teacher (LIFE Skills)
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
08.2007 - 08.2010
B.B.A. Marketing -
Lamar University
Texas Teaching Certificates - Special Education (EC-12), Generalist (EC–4)
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