Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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POSTSECONDARY & COLLEGE READINESS MENTORING
Certification
CORE COMPETENCIES
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TIMESHA HOLMON

Missouri City,TX

Summary

Experienced with student engagement, relationship building, and application management. Utilizes effective communication and personalized support to guide prospective students. Track record of enhancing student satisfaction and meeting admissions goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SPED Department Head

Iowa Colony High School (Alvin ISD)
Rosharon, TX
08.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with department heads to identify skill gaps and develop targeted training solutions.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to assess training needs and design targeted learning initiatives.
  • Developed and implemented professional development programs for faculty to enhance instructional practices.
  • Evaluated program effectiveness through feedback mechanisms, ensuring continuous improvement of training offerings.
  • Mentored new educators, providing guidance on curriculum implementation and classroom management strategies.
  • Streamlined onboarding processes for new hires, improving integration into school culture and operations.

SPED Inclusion Support

Progressive High School
Missouri City, TX
08.2020 - 07.2023
  • Provided individualized inclusion support, coaching staff on effective student-centered planning strategies.
  • Demonstrated self-motivation and personal responsibility in supporting diverse student needs.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Collaborated effectively in team settings while also successfully managing independent tasks.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.

Resource Math Teacher

Elkins High School
Missouri City, TX
08.2018 - 07.2020
  • Implemented data-driven instructional strategies to improve student mathematical understanding and performance.
  • Utilized data-driven instruction to target specific areas for improvement in students'' math skills, leading to significant gains in academic performance.
  • Developed individualized lesson plans to accommodate diverse learning needs and enhance student engagement.
  • Utilized educational technology tools to facilitate interactive learning experiences and reinforce core math concepts.
  • Coordinated extracurricular tutoring sessions to provide additional support for struggling students outside of the classroom setting.
  • Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on curriculum implementation and classroom management techniques.

Resource Math/Special Education Co-Teacher

Willowridge High School
Houston, TX
08.2016 - 07.2018
  • Developed individualized education plans (IEPs) tailored to student needs and learning goals.
  • Partnered with special education staff to design inclusive classroom environments that promoted academic success for all students.
  • Facilitated job-embedded coaching and professional learning on differentiation, improving instructional effectiveness for diverse learners.
  • Applied diverse instructional strategies to increase student engagement and enhance overall academic performance.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music

Florida A&M University
Tallahassee, FL

Skills

  • IEP development
  • Specialized assessments
  • Special Education Software
  • Lumio, SMART Board, AI learning tools
  • Microsoft Office, Google Workspace
  • Motivating students
  • Learning style assessments
  • Student counseling
  • Parent communication
  • Relationship building
  • Skills development

POSTSECONDARY & COLLEGE READINESS MENTORING

  • Meet 1-on-1 with 12–22 students every six weeks, building multi-year relationships to guide postsecondary planning.
  • Turn student-interest inventories into individualized college, career, or military plans.
  • Coach essay writing for co-taught English students, sharpening voice and clarity.
  • Guide students and families through FAFSA and college applications.
  • Research colleges, programs, and career/trade paths; provide ASVAB and military recruitment guidance.
  • Write and manage IEP transition plans — individualized postsecondary roadmaps.
  • Coached own two children through college essays; one earned a full-ride scholarship.

Certification

  • Special Education (K-12) Certification - 12 years
  • Math (7-12) Certification - 16 years
  • Dyslexia Training - 1 Year

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • 1:1 Student Mentoring
  • Postsecondary & Transition Planning
  • College/Career Research
  • Essay Coaching
  • FAFSA & Application Guidance
  • Military/ASVAB Counseling
  • IEP Transition Plans
  • Family Communication
  • Long-Term Relationship Building

Timeline

SPED Department Head

Iowa Colony High School (Alvin ISD)
08.2023 - Current

SPED Inclusion Support

Progressive High School
08.2020 - 07.2023

Resource Math Teacher

Elkins High School
08.2018 - 07.2020

Resource Math/Special Education Co-Teacher

Willowridge High School
08.2016 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Music

Florida A&M University
TIMESHA HOLMON