Special Education Teacher
Resume:
OBJECTIVE:
To write and oversee the development and compliance of IEPs, uphold special education law, use student data effectively and provide students with disabilities experiences which will assist in them fulfilling their potential for intellectual, academic, emotional, physical, and social growth. Carry out special education academic assessments through WCJ IV Test.
EDUCATION:
Region 4: Special Education Certification, EC- 12 – TX Certification – valid, expiration April 30, 2028
Certificate of Clearance: Education Specialist Instruction Credential, Level 1, Mild/Moderate – CA Certification
Grand Canyon University: M.Ed. in Special Education – March 2015
University of Houston: BS, Consumer Science & Merchandising; Minor, Global Business – May 2008
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLSET:
13 years of Special Education Experience
Scored 100% on first California DVR, 2018-2019 School Year
Experience and knowledge in Special Education Compliance and working with students with special needs.
Experience and knowledge of the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process, including PLOP request, Goal setting, implementation, and progress monitoring.
5+ years of effectively leading Special Education staff/team
Experience in collaborating with team members (students, parents, teachers, related service providers and administration)
General knowledge in curriculum, instruction, TEKS and Standards
Behavior management skills, specialization in Emotionally Disturbed, OHI and students with Autism.
Social work carried out each SY.
Strong organizational and planning skills
Passionate and loving attitude toward all children and families
Responsiveness is a priority, Follow-up and follow-through with students, families, and faculty members.
Proficiently use Google Drive and Microsoft Office to prepare reports and execute projects.
Extremely detailed oriented; able to adapt to change.
Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data.
Ability to set priorities, handle and manages multiple tasks, and work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
EXPERIENCE
Harris County Department of Education, Houston, TX August 9, 2023 – August 2024
Life skills Teacher
Unload and load students on the bus
Supervise Teacher’s Aides
Responsible for weekly Lesson Planning
Execute and adjust lessons as needed
Reinforce daily life skills
Toilet Training
Update weekly IEP progress
Track Behavioral Data daily
Provide behavioral data via weekly graphs
Update grades weekly
Complete 6 weeks progress reports in Success ED and Easy IEP
Provide present levels, goals and transition updates for ARD meetings
Coordinate ARD Meetings
Conduct STAAR ALT testing
YES PREP Public Schools, Houston, TX November 2022 – August 2023
Y-STEP Teacher
Life-skills teacher
Responsible for weekly Lesson Planning in all subjects, including ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, Transition and Social Skills
Execute and adjust lessons as needed
Coordinate Community Based Instruction
Reinforce daily life skills
Provide movement breaks throughout the day
Update service logs
Stay abreast to school wide grading systems
Complete progress reports
Provide present levels, goals and transition updates for ARD meetings
Coordinate ARD Meetings
Retrieve and deliver students from and to their designated transportation service daily
Conduct STAAR ALT testing and benchmarks
Sojourner Independent Study January 2022 - November 2022
Oakland, CA
Special Day Class Teacher
Lesson Plan, facilitate class, teaching all core subjects, including Economics, plan, facilitate and write IEPs.
The City School, Los Angeles, CA October 2019 - December 2021
Special Education Coordinator
Uphold Special Education compliance
Ensure open communications with parents of students with disabilities in their understanding of Special Education
procedures and their child’s IEP
Teacher of Record 6-8th caseload, Manage Special Education staff
Coordinate weekly meetings with SpEd staff to discuss special education data and professional development
Weekly review of 200 and 300 Reports
Ensure students with disabilities services as well as accommodations are being followed
CALPADS data and reports
Attend monthly Director Council Meetings to attain more knowledge in Special Education and processes
Work directly with Charter Network
Use of Woodcock Johnson to complete Academic Assessment of students, schedule IEP, write Academic Reports
and IEPs with fidelity
KIPP SoCal Public Schools, Los Angeles, CA July 2018 to October 2019
Lead Education Specialist
Uphold Special Education compliance daily
Schedule and facilitate IEP meetings
Update and manage Case Management Tracker and Google Calendar for IEP meetings
Send home Assessment Plans and submit signed plans to region
Use of Woodcock Johnson to assess students’ Academic Performance
Write Academic Reports and submit Academic Test Results to School Psychologist
Coordinate Triennials/Re-evaluations/Initials with School Psychologist and required Designated Instruction and
Services (DIS) provider(s)
Coach Resource Specialist Teacher in utilizing data to drive student goal setting and progress monitoring
Advocate for students with disabilities, and ensure staff follows students’ accommodations
Co-observe Gen. Ed teachers with admin team members to ensure successful implementation of IEP
Provide instructional support to both Gen. Ed and RST in implementing accommodations
Ensure open communications with parents of students with disabilities in their understanding of Special Education
procedures and their child’s IEP
Coordinate bi-weekly meetings with SpEd staff to discuss special education data and professional development
Assist in monitoring and administering testing accommodations and modifications for students
Attend Grade Level Meetings, when schedule permits
Weekly review of 300 Report
Email Monthly Suspension Reports in Welligent
Meet with BII and staff to prepare for BID
Manage Special Education staff, Train Operations Staff on receiving SpEd related paperwork
KIPP Texas Public Schools, Houston, Texas June 2013 to July 2018
Learning Specialist
Uphold Special Education law and practices
Plan and carry out special education IEP meetings
Teacher of Record for SDC placement students
Utilize data to drive student goals, focusing on mastery of goals
Advocate for students with disabilities, and ensure teachers are following students’ IEPs
Provide instruction and support for special needs students as appropriate, including in class support to students,
Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment tailored for each
individual learner
Ensure open communications with parents of students with disabilities in their understanding of Special Education
policies and procedures and ways in which to support their child at home
Collaborate with classroom teachers to monitor the use of accommodations and/or modifications within the general
classroom setting
Assist in monitoring and administering testing accommodations and modifications for students
Produce data input updates on IEP paperwork/ PEIMS forms for campus Data Quality Specialist
Maintain daily Special Education Service logs
KIPP Texas [formerly KIPP Houston], Houston, Texas June 2010 to June 2013
Campus Support
Assist Campus Business Manager with projects as assigned to keep campus operating
Code and file invoices for Accounts Payable, assist in lottery/ school application process, while also maintaining a
customer service-oriented attitude for all clients entering the office
BBVA Compass, Missouri City, Texas January 2006 to September 2009
Senior Teller
Managed Teller office/line, completed special projects such as oversee and manage critical accounts
Performed various administrative roles (Inventory management, event planning, record keeping)
Tottenberry’s Private Preschool, Pearland, Texas October 2001 to January 2006
Teacher’s Aide
Prepare and execute lesson plans, facilitating daily operations; Assisted with the development of the students via activities
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
ABS East Phenomenal Woman Award
BBVA Compass 2008 Gold Club recipient
BBVA Compass 2009 Gold Club recipient
REFERENCES:
Mercedes Love, Principal Tarita M. Ross, former Instructional Aide
Harris County Department of Education Harris County Department of Education
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Contact: 713-***-**** Contact: 314-***-****
David Rios Tai Ingram Joshua Lowe
Resource Support KIPP Liberation School Leader Program Specialist
KIPP SoCal Public Schools KIPP Texas Public Schools Yes Prep Public Schools
KIPP Academy of Opportunity KIPP Liberation College Preparatory Email: *****@*******.***
Contact: 213-***-**** Contact: 713-***-**** Contact: 346-***-****
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