Zenia Blue
Sugar Land,TX
Summary
Compassionate educator with 11 years of experience. 8 years in early childhood education and 3 years as a certified special education teacher and general education teacher with a proven track record of enhancing educational experiences for students with diverse needs. Expertise in developing adaptive teaching methods that foster an inclusive environment, complemented by strong communication and behavioral management skills. Notable achievements include teacher mentor, significant improvements in academic performance, and social integration through innovative strategies and collaboration with families and professionals. Additionally, I was a leader of a team that moved the campus up from a Tier 3 compliance level to a Tier 1 compliance level. Committed to creating supportive learning spaces that empower every student to thrive.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
KIPP Journey Primary
Sugar Land, TX
01.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with general education teachers to plan, develop, and maintain individualized, skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence and academic achievement for students in PK4-5th grade.
- Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports, and state-specific special education documentation.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Utilized formative and summative assessment data to inform and adjust instructional practices.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored to individual students' needs.
- Facilitated ARDs and collaborated with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities.
- Implement effective lessons that promote student growth and achievement for STAAR grades 3-5.
Reading and Social Studies Teacher
Blackshear Elementary School
Houston, TX
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Utilized formative and summative assessment data to inform and adjust instructional practices.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Prepared, administered, and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
- Utilized a variety of instructional strategies such as guided reading, phonics instruction, and literature circles to teach literacy concepts.
AIDE Special Education Resource/Inclusive Services
Rosa Parks Elementary
Fresno, TX
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation that provided support for diverse needs.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Kept records of students' progress, detailing behavioral, emotional, academic and social growth.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies EC-6/ SPED All Levels
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX12-2022
Skills
- Cognitive Skills Enhancement
- Differentiated learning techniques
- Innovative lesson planning
- Excellent classroom management
- Mastery of learner-centered education
- Engaging Instructional Methods
- Motivates students
- Effective parent communication
- Educational leadership and mentoring abilities
- Positive reinforcement
- IEP development
- Data collection
Certification
- Certification in EC-6 Core Subjects
- Certification in Special Education All Levels
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
KIPP Journey Primary
01.2024 - Current
Reading and Social Studies Teacher
Blackshear Elementary School
09.2022 - 05.2023
AIDE Special Education Resource/Inclusive Services
Rosa Parks Elementary
08.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies EC-6/ SPED All Levels
Texas Southern University
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