Yvette K. Surla
Summary
I am an organized, professional, goal-oriented, and compassionate educator. I have a strong work ethic, and I love teaching. I am eager to utilize my skills and experience by continuing to serve students as a teacher, or working with teachers, administrators, families, and students on a larger level to coordinate programs and services for students of all abilities. I offer a proven track record of commended performance, with a commitment to optimizing student, family, school and district success.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
St. Charles Parish Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs which define student learning goals, objectives and educational strategies, to supports implementation of an instructional program; and collect and analyze data across grade levels and subject areas.
- Built relationships to cultivate connections and strong student and parent rapport to foster classroom engagement and improve student outcomes in academic, social, behavioral, and self-help areas.
- Addressed complex needs of students with cognitive and physical impairments, including medical, self-regulation, and communication.
- Partnered with general education teachers from across grade levels.
Instructional Program Facilitator
Ascension Parish Schools
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Supported Special Education Teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet the needs of students with a broad range of abilities.
- Coached and supported teachers to improve teaching techniques for better student outcomes, including collaboration with our LASARD facilitator.
- Analyzed academic data in order to develop goals and objectives to match individual student abilities and needs for increasing student performance.
- Facilitated district PLC meetings and delivered staff development to teachers on various topics: transition, standardized testing, Edmark Reading Program, and progress monitoring, IEP development.
Special Education Teacher
Ascension Public Schools
08.2007 - 07.2022
- Successfully written, secured grant funding and implemented the following grants:
○ LEARN for the 21st Century sub-grant, 1998
○ Joe W and Dorothy Dorsett Brown Foundation Service Learning Grant "A Cup of Thanks" with budgets in excess of $5000, 2019,2020,2021,2022
○ Reach A Kid - Teach A Kid $500 Eatel grant, 2019
○ Ascension Fund School Impact Grant with another teacher, $2500 to design and build a sensory park at Dutchtown Middle School, 2019 - Facilitated Boy Scout Eagle Project of a raised butterfly garden, 2022
- Worked on the Social and Emotional Learning Committee to implement and monitor a new curriculum, facilitate school-wide service projects.
- 2011-12 Dutchtown Middle School Teacher of the Year
Special Education Teacher, SBLC Co-Char
St. Charles Parish Public Schools
08.2001 - 07.2007
- Achieved Highly Qualified Status
- Developed and implemented an inclusion program for students with severe disabilities and autism at Destrehan High School.
- Joe W and Dorothy Dorsett Brown Foundation Service Learning Grants received for projects at New Sarpy Sr. Citizen lunch site, St. Charles Parish Head Start program, Children's Hospital, New Orleans, Therapeutic Riding Center, LaPlace, and St. James Hospital, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Camp Coordinator
ARC Of St. Charles
06.2007 - 07.2007
- Coordinated camp and implemented a horticulture grant for ARC of St. Charles with high school students during summer camp
Technician
ABA Therapy
01.2002 - 05.2003
- Implemented BCBA's prescriptive program for a pre-school child with Autism.
Special Education Teacher
Iberia Parish School Board
10.1997 - 07.2001
- Wrote and implemented a LEARN for the 21st Century sub-grant for a raised flower garden and benches for our bus stop,1998
- Teacher of students with Significant Disabilities for three years
- Special Education Teacher of Study Skills and Co-Teacher of Algebra I for one year
Head Start Teacher
Acadia Parish Public Schools
08.1997 - 10.1997
- Developed and executed instructional activities to align with learning targets and weekly thematic units.
Education
M. Ed. - Special Education, Program in Severe Disabilities
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA2005
Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Studies
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA1997
Skills
- Utilize Research-Based Instructional Strategies for students with academic and social deficits
- Establish positive student and family relations with local educational systems
- Develop and implement transition programs for students between grade levels as well as those exiting the school system, including establishing community partnerships which foster job training for students
- ESY instructional service provider, summer enrichment provider for students on grade level
- Conduct functional behavior assessments, successfully develop and implement behavior intervention strategies and behavior plans for individual students
- Strong instructional delivery with proficiency aligned to the NIET rubric and technology implementation, consistently earned high marks for the quality of classroom teaching, climate, student knowledge, and instructional materials used in teaching
- Competency in Unique Learning System Curriculum (N2Y), Teachtown, and identifying and implementing when and how to best utilize supplemental programs
- Knowledge of Character Strong and Responsive Classrooms, implementing SEL curriculums
- Proficient in working with and training Teachers and Para Educators
- LEAP Connect testing and training educators to administer the assessment
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
St. Charles Parish Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Instructional Program Facilitator
Ascension Parish Schools
07.2022 - 07.2023
Special Education Teacher
Ascension Public Schools
08.2007 - 07.2022
Camp Coordinator
ARC Of St. Charles
06.2007 - 07.2007
Technician
ABA Therapy
01.2002 - 05.2003
Special Education Teacher, SBLC Co-Char
St. Charles Parish Public Schools
08.2001 - 07.2007
Special Education Teacher
Iberia Parish School Board
10.1997 - 07.2001
Head Start Teacher
Acadia Parish Public Schools
08.1997 - 10.1997
M. Ed. - Special Education, Program in Severe Disabilities
University of New Orleans
Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Studies
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
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