Versatile and dedicated Special Education Teacher with focus on individual needs of special education students. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher/Dyslexia Interventionist
Alief Independent School District
Houston, TX
08.2023 - Current
Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners using the Reading by Design multi-sensory phonics program.
Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
Special Education Teacher/ELAR Resource/ICS
Fort Bend Independent School District
Missouri City, TX
08.2020 - 06.2023
Worked closely with team members across grade levels and disciplines to develop and deliver engaging and equitable lessons, activities, and assessments in accordance with the Balanced Literacy Model
Collaborated with Literacy Coach and Administrators to develop purposeful and powerful PLC and professional development experiences for staff members
Maintained an inclusive, differentiated and supportive learning environment that included consistent small group learning using the Fountas and Pinnell Guided Reading Curriculum.
ESL Teacher/Literacy Specialist
Houston Independent School District
08.2017 - 06.2020
Prepared and delivered data driven instruction enhanced by digital learning platforms such as Imagine Language, Myon, and Renaissance 360
Mentored first year classroom teachers by modeling and developing strategies to help all children excel at reading using the Jan Richardson "The Next Step Forward in Guided Reading" protocols and strategies
Encouraged higher-level reading through daily oral reading and small-group instruction using the Scholastic Reading Program that targeted comprehension, vocabulary development and fluent reading skills.
Education
No Degree - Educational Leadership-Post Graduate Studies
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
12.2003
Master of Science - Accounting
Texas A & M University
College Station, Texas
12.1999
BBA - Accounting
Texas A & M University
College Station, Texas
05.1998
Skills
Parent Communication
Data Management
Scheduling proficiency
Effective Communication
Analytical Skills
Organizational Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Multitasking Abilities
Reliability
Timeline
Special Education Teacher/Dyslexia Interventionist
Alief Independent School District
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher/ELAR Resource/ICS
Fort Bend Independent School District
08.2020 - 06.2023
ESL Teacher/Literacy Specialist
Houston Independent School District
08.2017 - 06.2020
No Degree - Educational Leadership-Post Graduate Studies
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