Mildred Wallace
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Dedicated Veteran Texas Certified Teacher ( Special Education, English and ESL Grades 6-12) Caring and compassionate educator with proven experience providing instruction, guidance and counseling across diverse learning platforms; possesses strong track record of improving test scores and providing diverse student populations with high-impact lessons; skilled team player skilled at working with all levels of faculty, administrators and parents to resolve problems and conflicts professionally.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Special Education Teacher
Premier High School
Huntsville, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback on areas of improvement.
- Participated in IEP meetings with parents, administrators and counselors to discuss student goals and objectives.
- Provided one-on-one support to students in reading, writing, math and other subject areas.
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
Special Education Teacher
Responsive Ed-Premier High School
Fort Worth, TX
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Worked with students with specialized needs to accomplish tasks and build practical skills.
- Collaborated with conventional education instructors across multiple departments to optimize student learning.
- Fostered positive and trusting relationships with students to increase engagement.
- Delivered specialized classroom instruction to students with developmental disorders.
- Transitioned students across grade levels through careful planning and preparation.
General Manager
What's Up , Cupcake?
Houston, TX
12.2010 - May2019
- Scheduled and directed staff in daily work assignments to maximize productivity
- Optimized profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs by establishing portion control and quality standards
- Motivated staff through acknowledgment of hard work, achievements and instilling accountability while leading by example
- Interviewed, hired and trained new team members
- Regularly checked on guests to ensure satisfaction with each food course and beverages
- Built attractive holiday and seasonal displays for merchandising program
- Managed a sampling program to introduce customers to new products
- Oversaw overnight store operations, including staff assignments and production lists
ESL, English, and TAKS Writing Remediation Teacher
Houston Independent School District
Houston, TX
08.2009 - 06.2010
- Developed lesson plans to teach course materials according to schedule
- Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students
Used variety of teaching techniques to encourage student critical thinking and discussions- Compiled and produced documents and reports and filed, copied or faxed required papers to appropriate parties.
- Taught TAKS writing to a diverse class of 30 students
- Developed and maintained effective frameworks, standards and requirements
- Created immersive activities and utilized computer technology to enhance instruction
- Taught lessons encompassing range of skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading and listening
Lead English Teacher
Richard Milburn Academy
Houston, TX
08.2007 - 06.2009
- Lead English teacher that was responsible for checking all English teachers lesson plans and meeting with them; made sure they have all supplies they needed; helped teachers comply with RMA curriculum, and mentor all new teachers
- Responsible for maintaining a standard of student proficiency to pass TAKS and graduate
- Instructed 11th and 12th grade in the courses English III and English IV including AP English
- Developed and maintained effective frameworks, standards and requirements
- Performed student background reviews to develop tailored lessons based on student needs
- Received high remarks for the creativity of classroom lesson plans and instructional techniques from students, parents and faculty
Prevention Specialist
The Council on Alcohol and Drugs
Houston, TX
11.2004 - 06.2005
- Attended health fairs and distributed materials on drug and alcohol abuse
- Presented weekly anti drug and alcohol lessons to inner city middle schools
- Facilitated persons in drug or alcohol crisis to a certified Drug and Alcohol counselor
- Conducted chemical dependency program orientation sessions
- Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction
7th Grade English Teacher
Houston I S D Gregory Lincoln Middle School
Houston, TX
08.2001 - 04.2004
- Taught level-appropriate grammatical rules to students and corrected problems
- Modeled teaching around TAKS standards to align with requirements
- Instructed students on how to fully express ideas
- Managed classrooms with an efficient manner, love of learning and a focus on discipline
- Designed lesson plans focused on age and level-appropriate material
- Coordinated after school tutoring hours with other teachers to help students in need of extra attention
- Taught Pre-AP 7th grade English
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English and Political Science with Texas State Teacher Certification
Sam Houston State University
05.1993
ESL Endorsement
Sam Houston State University
Sobriety Coach
Montrose Counseling Center
Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor
St. Joseph Hospital
Advanced Placement Training
Richard Milburn
Certified Anger Management Instructor
Anger Busters
Houston, TexasCertification - Certified Professional Protection
Remote Training
Houston, Texas06.2019
Skills
- Relationship Building-Superior interpersonal and presentation skills; quickly develops rapport and trust; communicates effectively with multicultural adults and youth
- Organizational Leadership-Leadership role for facilitating peers towards certification in specialized learning programs
- Instructional Plan Implementation-Proven success in developmental program administration; assessing individual needs and creating personalized lesson plans
- Conflict Resolution-Characterized as a professional with excellent skills for defusing conflicts and mediating disputes; compassionate with ability to use sound judgement for resolving issues
- Multitasking and Prioritizing-Strengths in planning, multi-tasking, and time management
- Team Collaboration-Team player capable of working in a team situation to meet program and quality objectives
- Effectively Work With Parents-Broad-based experience in investigating/analyzing environmental influences that lead to student learning difficulties, consistent absences and classroom inattention through forming solid relationships with parent/guardian
Affiliations
- Nominated ESL Teacher of the Year
- Nominated Teacher of the Year
- Presented at various teacher inservices on TAKS remediation and test taking strategies
- Taught after School and Saturday TAKS remediation
- Attended TAKS Camp with at-risk students and served as chaperone and facilitator
- Created and coached charter school men's and women's basketball league
- Served as mentor to new teachers obtaining Texas certification
- Served as lead facilitator for various PLCs
- Served on various committees (Prom, Student Council, etc.)
Timeline
High School Special Education Teacher
Premier High School
08.2023 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Responsive Ed-Premier High School
09.2021 - 05.2023
General Manager
What's Up , Cupcake?
12.2010 - May2019
ESL, English, and TAKS Writing Remediation Teacher
Houston Independent School District
08.2009 - 06.2010
Lead English Teacher
Richard Milburn Academy
08.2007 - 06.2009
Prevention Specialist
The Council on Alcohol and Drugs
11.2004 - 06.2005
7th Grade English Teacher
Houston I S D Gregory Lincoln Middle School
08.2001 - 04.2004
Bachelor of Arts - English and Political Science with Texas State Teacher Certification
Sam Houston State University
ESL Endorsement
Sam Houston State University
Sobriety Coach
Montrose Counseling Center
Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor
St. Joseph Hospital
Advanced Placement Training
Richard Milburn
Certified Anger Management Instructor
Anger Busters
Certification - Certified Professional Protection
Remote Training
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