Tristan Ibison
Livingston,TX
Summary
Dedicated educator with extensive experience in special and general education across Livingston and Conroe Independent School Districts. Excelled in creating inclusive environments, leveraging technology integration, and fostering social-emotional learning. Achieved significant progress in student engagement and academic performance, evidenced by data-driven strategies and personalized learning plans. Skilled in classroom management and parent communication, consistently enhancing educational outcomes. Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
ECSE/Behavior Intervention Teacher
Livingston Independent School District
07.2022 - Current
- Helped students improve academically, emotionally, and socially through hands-on support.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Utilized diverse approaches in teaching, technology, and behavior modification.
- Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
- Taught Reading and Math to individual and small groups.
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- 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.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement'
- Recorded student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
Elementary Resource Teacher
Livingston Independent School District
07.2018 - 05.2022
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- 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.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement.
- Monitored and recorded student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Maintained accurate and complete student records to prepare reports on children and activities.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and determine priorities and resource needs.
- Enforced classroom rules to encourage positive behavior and distributed rewards for good conduct.
- Used state and district assessments to determine student abilities and track academic progress.
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Conroe Independent School District
07.2014 - 07.2018
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
PPCD Teacher
Conroe Independent School District
08.2009 - 07.2014
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- 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.
- Implemented positive discipline strategies to manage student behavior and build relationships.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving skills through active exploration games and activities.
- Developed positive relationships with colleagues and students within classroom to implement full-inclusion model.
- Prepared, scheduled and led IEPs to provide right help to meet child's present needs.
- Developed and taught engaging and developmentally appropriate lesson plans to differentiate needs for learners.
- Assessed student achievement through data analysis and maintained appropriate documentation for school-based and individual reporting purposes.
- Established safe play environment for students.
- Engaged students with specialized play and educational activities to boost learning.
- Developed data-taking mechanisms and analysis to drive instruction and monitor student progress.
- Redirected poor behavior using positive reinforcement method, resulting in decrease in tantrums in classroom.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies-Minor in Special Edu.
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX05-2009
Skills
- Classroom management
- Social-emotional learning
- Standardized testing
- Individualized assistance
- Improvement plans
- Technology integration
- Creating and administering assessments
- Writing IEP plans & implementation
- Parent communication
- Continuous professional development
- Progress monitoring
- Student engagement
Literacy strategies
Timeline
ECSE/Behavior Intervention Teacher
Livingston Independent School District
07.2022 - Current
Elementary Resource Teacher
Livingston Independent School District
07.2018 - 05.2022
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Conroe Independent School District
07.2014 - 07.2018
PPCD Teacher
Conroe Independent School District
08.2009 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies-Minor in Special Edu.
Sam Houston State University
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