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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Professional Development
Contributions Beyond the Classroom
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Yvonne Thomsen

McKinney,TX

Summary

Dedicated special education teacher with experience supporting diverse learners in inclusive and specialized settings. Skilled in designing and delivering individualized instruction, managing IEPs, and using data-driven practices to promote measurable academic and behavioral growth. Strong organizational skills with ability to adapt to the changing needs of the classroom. Builds strong partnerships with families and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to implement targeted strategies that support student success. Committed to fostering a growth mindset and a love for lifelong learning in every student.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

McKinney ISD
McKinney, TX
01.2019 - Current
  • 6th & 7th grade RLA Resource, co-teach RLA, inclusion support (Science & RLA), and case management.

Allen ISD
Allen, TX
08.2017 - 06.2019
  • 7th grade resource RLA & case management

Mansfield ISD
Mansfield, TX
01.1997 - 2017

Positions including:

  • Inclusion teacher - Intermediate campus
  • Elective teacher - Intermediate campus
  • Behavior intervention teacher - grades 2-6

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Weimar College / Pacific Union College
California

. -

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Diagnostic & Prescriptive Special Education

University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN

Skills

  • IEP Development & ARD Participation
  • Behavior Intervention & Social Skills Instruction
  • Differentiated Instruction (SpEd, ESL, Pre-AP)
  • Data-Driven Instruction & Progress Monitoring
  • Inclusion & Resource Support Models
  • Parent & Stakeholder Communication
  • Classroom & Behavior Management
  • Educational Technology Integration

Certification

  • Special Education (PK–12)
  • Elementary Self-Contained (Grades 1–8)
  • ESL Supplemental (K–12)

Professional Development

  • CPI (Crisis Prevention & Intervention)
  • TBSI Training
  • AVID
  • Capturing Kids’ Hearts
  • Texas Reading Academy (Grades 5–6)
  • SIOP (Sheltered Instruction)
  • T-TESS Evaluation System
  • Lead4Ward & Hope Leadership Academy
  • Boys Town Behavior Management
  • Technology Use (Canvas, eSped, Read 180, etc.)

Contributions Beyond the Classroom

  • World Relief, Refugee Services Volunteer
  • Hospice Volunteer
  • Church Disaster Relief Volunteer
  • English as a Second Language teacher - Zaoksky, Russia
  • Tutoring (neighborhood & ESL)

Timeline

McKinney ISD
01.2019 - Current

Allen ISD
08.2017 - 06.2019

Mansfield ISD
01.1997 - 2017

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Weimar College / Pacific Union College

. -

University of North Texas

Diagnostic & Prescriptive Special Education

University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
Yvonne Thomsen