Special Education Teacher

Shantel Rayford

**** ******** ****** ** ***.****, Pearland, TX 77584

Cell: 713-***-****

acp9d4@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Compassionate teacher who presents course materials in a clear, interesting and innovative

way. Works with each student individually to help them achieve academic

goals.

HIGHLIGHTS

Valid and Current Teaching Certification Data driven curriculum expertise

in Texas Accomplished in special education

School Counselor K 12 Differentiating instruction specialist

4 8

ELA/Reading Teach Technique Trained

Special Education K 12 Testing Coordinator

Education Diagnostician

Standardized testing techniques

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Recognized in “Who's Who Among America's Teachers” in 2010

Developed innovative instruction methods that became the standard for meeting district

goals.

EXPERIENCE

ESL Teacher, 08/2014 to Current

HISD Houston, TX

Used a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations.

Established positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and

administrators. Incorporated engaging texts to enhance literacy skills and foster a fun and

engaging learning environment.

Planned and conducted hands on activities to provide students with opportunities to

observe, question and investigate.

Implemented remedial programs for students requiring extra help.

Reading Teacher, 08/2013 to 05/2014

HISD Houston, TX

Kept accurate records of student performance, maintaining the confidentiality of student

records and information at all times.

Taught more than 120

Coached students and reviewed test material in preparation for STARR

Assessed student progress weekly, monthly and quarterly. state wide standardized tests.

students each semester.

Teacher Supervisor, 09/2009 to 06/2013

Southwest Schools Houston, TX

Training early Associate and Professional Teachers, other Lead Teachers and

Mentor Teachers

Observing and providing peer assistance for colleagues

Collaborating with colleagues to construct benchmark lessons.

Serving as the official liaison between the school site and the Department of Curriculum

and the Residential Treatment Center

Assist with student schedules

Served as testing coordinator

Taught more than 75 students each semester.

Reading/ELA Teacher, 08/2008 to 06/2009

LaMarque ISD LaMarque, TX

Used a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations.

Kept accurate records of student performance, maintaining the confidentiality of student

records and information at all times.

Creates a classroom environment and research based program of study that are conducive

to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.

Language Arts Teacher, 08/2007 to 05/2008

Jefferson County School District Fayette, MS

Providing interactive and meaningful learning material to students, maintaining positive

learning environment for active participation of students, assigning homework, and

conducting class tests for analyzing their progress

Implementing and delivering quality instruction to students and executing the instructional

program by demanding higher order thinking activities from students in a progressive

manner

Establishing and maintaining a healthy relationship with students, parents, and other

working staff members, managing the students' behavior in the classroom and the school

premises, and implementing appropriate behavior management program

English Teacher, 08/2006 to 05/2007

Madison Parish School District Tallulah, LA

Taught content and skills in English language, literature, composition, reading and

journalism to secondary pupils, utilizing course of study

Adapts the curriculum to provide individual, small group, or remedial instruction to meet

the

needs of individual pupils

Develops standards for critical analysis through group discussions based on a variety of

mass media and contemporary literature

Used a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations.

EDUCATION

Master of Science : Special Education, 2014

Stephen F Austin Nacogdoches, TX

Master of Science : Education/Counseling, 2008

A lcorn State University Lorman, MS

Bachelor of Arts : English, 2006

A lcorn State University Lorman, MS

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