William Becker
Educator
Houston,Texas
Summary
Versatile and dedicated Educator with a focus on the individual needs of students in special populations. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with all stakeholders to meet the diverse educational and social needs of all students.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Learning Specialist
The JOY School
Houston, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, providing students with well-rounded educational experiences.
- Integrated real-world examples into lessons, making content more relatable and engaging for students.
- Streamlined communication with parents through regular updates, fostering strong relationships and involvement in their child's education.
- Provided individualized support to approximately 20 students with special needs, working closely with families and support staff to ensure successful learning experiences.
Special Education Teacher
YES Prep Public Schools, North Forest Secondary
Houston, TX
8 2020 - 08.2023
- Supported over 60 students across multiple grades.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Coordinated special education students schedules with master schedule.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement.
- Served as mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms
Mathematics Teacher
YES Prep Public Schools, North Forest Secondary
Houston, TX
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Across all years as teacher of record, 100% of students with IEPS and over 94% of all students passed their Math 8 STAAR assessment.
- Prepared and implemented culturally responsive lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Used data-driven instruction to tailor lesson plans, maximizing individual student growth and achievement
- Established positive learning environments by enforcing consistent discipline and using effective classroom management techniques
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Distribution
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX 08.2012 - 12.2016
Skills
Conflict resolution techniques
Special education
Middle school education
Classroom management
Trained in CPI
Timeline
Learning Specialist
The JOY School
08.2023 - Current
Mathematics Teacher
YES Prep Public Schools, North Forest Secondary
08.2017 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Distribution
Texas A&M University
08.2012 - 12.2016
Special Education Teacher
YES Prep Public Schools, North Forest Secondary
8 2020 - 08.2023