Zandra Scott
Pearland,Texas
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Resource Teacher
Pasadena ISD
08.2015 - Current
- 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.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- 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.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Supported the development of students'' social-emotional skills through the implementation of character education programs within the classroom setting.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University
San Diego, CA03.2018
Skills
- Learning Disabilities Knowledge
- Autism spectrum understanding
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Social Skills Training
- Differentiated Instruction
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Classroom Management
- Social Skills Development
- Lesson Planning
- Trained in CPI
- Small Group Instruction
Additional Information
References:
Lauren Keith - Educator (832) 681-6024
Joey Hernandez - Principal (713) 598-0367
Dana Silvester - Educator (281) 546-0070
Timeline
Resource Teacher
Pasadena ISD
08.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University
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