Tina Authement
Pearland,TX
Summary
Dynamic Certified Special Education Teacher from Houston Independent School District, adept at IEP and BIP implementation and fostering student motivation. Excelled in creating inclusive classrooms, enhancing student engagement through differentiated instruction, and maintaining stellar classroom management. Proven track record in improving student outcomes, with a focus on individualized learning strategies and effective parent communication.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Special Education Teahcer
Houston Independent School District, HISD
08.2019 - Current
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Houston of Clear Lake
Webster, TX07-2022
Associate of Arts - Education
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TX01-2020
High School Diploma -
South Terrebonne High School
Bourg, LA06-1999
Skills
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Motivating students
- Job readiness training
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Excellent classroom management
- Verbal and nonverbal communication
- Team collaboration
- Differentiated instruction
- Assessment administration
- Group and individual instruction
- Parent communication
Accomplishments
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
- Served as a model room teacher for the south district
Certification
- Special Education Credential EC-12th - Department of Education.
- EC-6 Core subjects with STR
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Certified Special Education Teahcer
Houston Independent School District, HISD
08.2019 - Current
- Special Education Credential EC-12th - Department of Education.
- EC-6 Core subjects with STR
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Houston of Clear Lake
Associate of Arts - Education
San Jacinto College
High School Diploma -
South Terrebonne High School
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