OBJECTIVE

To obtain a challenging position in an educational environment in which I can I utilize my Philosophy of Education and skills in order to empower my students and prepare them for success in an ever changing world. As an educator, it is also my duty to educate my students so that they can achieve academic excellence and leave a long-lasting legacy.

HIGHLIGHTS

TEACHING EXPERIENCE – 13 YEARS

LEADERSHIP ROLE EXPERIENCE– 8 YEARS

B.S. IN PSYCHOLOGY

M.S. IN PSYCHOLOGY

ED.D CANDIDATE IN EDUCATION (CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, & ASSESSMENT)

ONLINE TEACHING EXPERIENCE 4 YEARS

GREAT ATTENTION TO DETAIL

HARD WORKER AND PASSIONATE ABOUT HELPING PEOPLE

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Richardson Independent School District- Resource/Inclusion Teacher (contractor)

March 2022- present

Implement the educational program and comprehensive related services as outlined in the students’ Individual Education Plans (IEP).

Focus on each student demonstrating achievement in the Core Curriculum Content Standards as outlined in the IEP.

Participate in the development and annual review of IEPs. Monitor the implementation, and provide information about completed goals and objectives

Communicate regularly with the parents to nurture a supportive and cooperative relationship between home and school.

And other special education related job duties.

Dallas Independent School District (Dallas, Texas) – Inclusion Special Education/Behavior Unit Teacher

August 2012- June 2015, February 2019-March 2022

Implement the educational program and comprehensive related services as outlined in the students’ Individual Education Plans (IEP).

Worked with students with behavioral disorders, such as autism and emotionally disturbed in a self-contained environment.

Grade and maintain records indicating the progress of the student in achieving the objectives of the IEP and the class or course.

Participate in the development and annual review of IEPs. Monitor the implementation, and provide information about completed goals and objective

Lancaster Independent School District (Dallas, Texas) – Inclusion/PPCD Teacher

August 2015- June 2017

Attended PLCs and implemented concepts for Lead4ward to vertically and horizontally align TEKS.

Worked closely with master teachers and principal to help develop concepts to improve student academic achievement.

Implement the educational program and comprehensive related services as outlined in the students’ Individual Education Plans (IEP).

Focus on each student demonstrating achievement in the Core Curriculum Content Standards as outlined in the IEP.

Participate in the development and annual review of IEPs. Monitor the implementation, and provide information about completed goals and objectives

Communicate regularly with the parents to nurture a supportive and cooperative relationship between home and school.

Arlington Independent School District (Arlington, Texas) – Special Education Teacher

March 2010- June 2012

Successfully maintains good classroom management

Knowledge and skills in the preparation of creating IEP’s to fit each individual student’s needs.

Prepare the student for their ARD meetings by helping students meet their short term goals provided in their IEP.

Assist other special education teachers with the comprising of lesson plans and assignments for the special education student.

Explain and assist students with class assignment in the Mastery Assessment Center (MAC).Help tutor

Le Cordon Bleu Community College of Culinary Arts (Dallas, Texas) – Intro of Psychology Professor-Adjunct

September 2011- February 2012

Taught college-level courses in the field of psychology.

Drew up lesson plans and coursework for students based on school curriculum.

Conducted research on a college-level and issue research assignment to students.

Presented materials to students in person through PowerPoint and lecture.

Evaluated students work and render feedback in a professional manner.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

Certified Special Education EC-12

Advanced use of MS Office Suite including Excel and Power Point

Knowledgeable in varies fields of psychology

Over 13 years of intensive teaching instruction

EDUCATION

Walden University Doctoral School Minneapolis, MN (Fall 2020)

Doctor of Education (EdD) in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

Texas Teachers Alternative Certification Program (January - May 2010)

Walden University Graduate School Minneapolis, MN (August 2009)

Master’s Degree of Psychology

Mississippi State University Starkville, MS (December 2005)

Bachelor of Science Degree of Psychology

References

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