Education professional with proven track record in academic leadership and departmental management. Successfully implemented initiatives to improve IEP quality and department performance. Valued for team collaboration, adaptability, and commitment to achieving departmental goals. Known for effective communication and organizational skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher / Department Chair
LBJ Early College High School
01.2015 - Current
Campus Teacher of the Year 2024 -2025 School Year
Special Education Department Chair
Campus Vocational Adjustment Coordinator
Campus Dyslexia Designee
Co - Campus Testing Coordinator
Campus Child Study Team Member
Head Girl Basketball Coach
Conduct “Determination of Need for ARD Meeting”and or set-up Temporary ARD meeting for new students
Schedule /Conduct Admission ARD Meetings and Annual ARD Meeting
Facilitate training of all campus staff annually on Confidentiality Procedures, documenting staff participation and maintaining the training log for auditing purposes.
Review monthly special education student rosters
Support / Facilitate IEP Compliance
Distribution of Accommodations/ IEP Information
Ensure students' schedules align with their IEP.
Support development of process for documenting implementation of IEP schedule of services (attendance log, schedule checklists, etc.)
Follow-up on ARD action items
Monitoring completion of IEP progress reporting at each grade reporting period
Monitor graduation cohort data
Support transition planning procedures
Serve as a contact between the campus and Central Office Special Education Department
Share updates from Central Office Special Education Department to the campus special education department team
Support campus Administrators (Identifying staff needs, planning specific to special education, and determining campus special education staffing/programming needs)
Provide Special Education Training as Needed
Support New Teacher in developing skills for compliance and case management
Ensure special education teachers on campus receive information/ training throughout the year
Special Education Teacher Assistance
Dessau Middle School
08.2013 - 12.2014
Assist in a variety of areas at the campus
Implement IEP academic and behavior plans
Monitor Special Education students
Maintain documentation on instruction and or / behavior, perform clerical functions
Respond to emergency situations for resolving immediate safety concerns
Effectively follow instructions and complete tasks assigned by supervising teacher or campus leader.
Certified Optician
Pearle Vision
08.2011 - 06.2013
Assist customers in selecting and purchasing eyewear
Provide advice on eye care and maintenance
Troubleshoot vision issues
Ensure eyeglasses were properly fitted adjusted for comfort and vision clarity
Ensure the finished eyewear met the customer and company standards
Education
Master of Education - Special Education
Lamar University
Beaumont, Texas
12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education Emphasis in Social Studies
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona
12.2014
Skills
State Assessment
IEPs Development
ARD Process
Parent-Teacher Relations
Collaborative teamwork
Special education
Transition planning
Classroom Management
Special Education Platforms
Microsoft and Google
Organizational Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Differentiated instruction
Certification
Certified Special Education Teacher in Texas
Timeline
Special Education Teacher / Department Chair
LBJ Early College High School
01.2015 - Current
Special Education Teacher Assistance
Dessau Middle School
08.2013 - 12.2014
Certified Optician
Pearle Vision
08.2011 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education Emphasis in Social Studies
Educator (AP Calculus, Finance, PreCal, and Statistics) at LBJ Early College High School AISDEducator (AP Calculus, Finance, PreCal, and Statistics) at LBJ Early College High School AISD
Assistant Principal Secretary at Victory Early College High School - Aldine Independent School DistrictAssistant Principal Secretary at Victory Early College High School - Aldine Independent School District
Teacher – AP African American Studies/AP English Language and Composition/Leadership/Journalism at Compton Early College High School/Compton Unified School DistrictTeacher – AP African American Studies/AP English Language and Composition/Leadership/Journalism at Compton Early College High School/Compton Unified School District