Vicki Thweatt
Austin,TX
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Lexington ISD, specializing in individualized education plans and collaborative teaching. Proven ability to enhance student outcomes through effective progress monitoring and strong parent-teacher communication. Skilled in adapting instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs, fostering an inclusive and supportive classroom environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Resource Teacher
Lexington ISD
Lexington, TX
10.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to adapt curriculum and instructional strategies for student success.
- Monitored student progress through assessments, ensuring tailored interventions were in place.
- Provided targeted instruction in small groups to enhance academic skills and confidence.
- Facilitated communication between parents, teachers, and support staff regarding student development.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis to inform instructional decisions and improve outcomes.
- Facilitated differentiated instruction by providing a variety of resources tailored to meet each student''s unique needs and abilities.
- Provided support for struggling students through targeted one-on-one instruction, improving overall class performance.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a safe and supportive environment conducive to learning.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication about students'' progress and needs.
- Contributed to the improvement of school-wide curriculum by participating in professional development opportunities and sharing best practices with colleagues.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
High School English Teacher
UT Charter Schools
Austin, TX
08.2016 - 10.2023
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student comprehension and retention.
- Utilized diverse instructional strategies to accommodate varying learning styles and promote inclusivity.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and critical thinking.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary projects, enhancing cross-curricular connections for students.
- Assisted in development of college and career readiness programs.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
Elementary Inclusion Teacher
Lake Travis ISD
Austin, TX
06.2005 - 10.2010
- Developed individualized education plans (IEPs) tailored to diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance student support services.
- Co-taught all subjects in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade classrooms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Learning And Development
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05-2005
Skills
- Progress monitoring
- Classroom accommodations
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative teaching
- Reading intervention
- Instructional adaptation
- Assessment strategies
- Special education expertise
Certification
ESL Certified EC-12
Gifted and Talented EC-12
Special Education Certified EC-12
Generalist EC-4 and 4-8
English Language Arts & Reading 7-12
Social Studies 7-12
Timeline
Middle School Resource Teacher
Lexington ISD
10.2023 - Current
High School English Teacher
UT Charter Schools
08.2016 - 10.2023
Elementary Inclusion Teacher
Lake Travis ISD
06.2005 - 10.2010
Bachelor of Science - Applied Learning And Development
University of Texas At Austin