Open To Work
Tracey Robinson
Educatior/Trainer
Rockwall,TX
Work Preference
Summary
Special education professional with comprehensive experience in program development and implementation. Strong focus on team collaboration, achieving results, and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in individualized education plans, behavioral management strategies, and stakeholder communication. Reliable and flexible, ensuring all students' needs are met effectively.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Teacher Certification
1
1
Special Educator Certification
1
1
English as a Second Language Certification
Work History
Private Tutor, Owner
Firewheel Learning Services
01.2015 - Current
- Subject Areas: Tutoring - Math, Computer Applications, Test Preparation, Adult Education
- Owner and operator of professional tutoring business.
- Provided tailored instructional tutoring plans in all academic areas
Special Educator & Instructional Leader
Garland ISD
01.2018 - 05.2025
- Subject Areas: Special Education: Math, English Language Arts, Reading & Social Studies
- Created culturally responsive classroom environment, acknowledging and celebrating diversity among students.
- Developed and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), assess students’ performance, and track progress.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Chaired special education team to plan agendas, facilitate department meetings, collaborate with campus and district administration
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Organized and led professional development sessions for colleagues on inclusive education strategies, improving school-wide support for students with disabilities.
Classroom Teacher
Garland ISD
01.1999 - 01.2017
- Subject Areas: 5th – 11th Grade Math, Computer Applications, Personal Finance, GED
- Provided classroom instruction and performed basic teaching duties
- Supervised a GED Preparation Program and worked as a Texas Certified GED Testing Instructor
Education
Teacher Certification - classroom teaching specializing in mathematics
Region X
Richardson, TX05.1999
Bachelor of Science - psychology with an emphasis on human behavior and child development
University of Texas @ Dallas
Richardson, TX05.1997
Skills
- Team Leadership & Program Management
- Curriculum Design
- Customized Education Plans
- Data Interpretation
- Effective Communication
- Learning Management Systems
- Student Information Systems
- ARD Facilitation
- Special Education Compliance
- Ed-tech Tools
- E-Learning & Instructional Design
- Curriculum Development & Content Creation
- Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
- Behavior Management Plans
- Virtual Teaching & Learning Platforms
- Data Analysis & Performance Tracking
- Professional Development & Training Facilitation
- Microsoft Office Suite & Google Workspace
- Inclusive Education & Accessibility
Accomplishments
- Department Chair for team of 12 staff members.
- Collaborated with campus and district team in the development of curriculum for special education courses.
- Collaborated with district Curriculum Advisory Board to analyze data and implement programs to improve student learning.
Certification
- Texas Educator Certificate, Self-Contained General Education: Grades 1-8
- Texas English as a Second Language (ESL) Certificate, Supplemental Certification
- Texas Special Education Certificate, Grades 1-12
Timeline
Special Educator & Instructional Leader
Garland ISD
01.2018 - 05.2025
Private Tutor, Owner
Firewheel Learning Services
01.2015 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Garland ISD
01.1999 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - psychology with an emphasis on human behavior and child development
University of Texas @ Dallas
Teacher Certification - classroom teaching specializing in mathematics
Region X