Tiffany Smith
Houston
Summary
Experienced ECSE Teacher skilled in IEP development and implementation. Fosters student independence and engagement through differentiated instruction and effective behavior management. Collaborates with families and multidisciplinary teams to support diverse learners, including those with autism and speech impairments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ECSE Teacher
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Houston
01.2013 - Current
- Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) aligned with student needs and state standards (TEKS)
- Provide differentiated instruction in early literacy, math, communication, and social-emotional development.
- Utilize evidence-based strategies including visual supports, structured routines, and positive behavior interventions
- Monitored and tracked student progress toward IEP goals; analyzed data to inform instructional adjustments
- Collaborate with speech therapists, occupational therapists and multidisciplinary teams
- Facilitated ARD/IEP meetings, effectively communicating student progress and strategies to families
- Support students with varying abilities, including autism and speech impairments
- Fostered development of functional life skills, promoting independence and enhancing peer interactions
- Implement behavior management strategies to reduce challenging behaviors and increase engagement
Education
Bachelor’s degree - interdisciplinary studies
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TexasSkills
- IEP Development & Implementation
- Early Childhood instruction
- Behavior Management & PBIS
- Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Data Collection & Progress Monitoring
- Classroom Management
- Collaboration & Team Leadership
- Differentiated Instruction
- Parent Communication
- TEKS Alignment
Certification
- Texas Teaching Certificate – Early Childhood -4th Grade (EC-4)
- Texas Teaching Certificate- Special Education (EC-12)
Professional Development
- Training in Positive Behavior Supports (PBIS)
- Social-Emotional Learning Strategies
- IEP Compliance & Documentation
- Autism & Communication Interventions
Timeline
ECSE Teacher
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
01.2013 - Current
Bachelor’s degree - interdisciplinary studies
Prairie View A&M University