Yalisha Antionette Reed-Hill
Tomball, TX 77375
Resourceful, innovative, and dedicated professional, with proven abilities to: investigate, develop and interpret appropriate assessments that follow federal, state, and district guidelines. Communicator who strives to exude exceptional communication with students, parents and staff concerning the identification, prevention, and/or intervention strategies as it relates to the specialized population in the educational setting.
Education: Bachelor of Science Degree, Interdisciplinary Studies, with an emphasis in Early Childhood Development at Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, Texas. Dec. 1997
Masters of Education Degree, Curriculum and Instruction, with an emphasis in the area of Early Childhood Education at Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, Texas. Dec. 2000
Masters of Education Degree, Educational Administration, with an emphasis in the area of Special Education at Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, Texas. May 2005
Employment Experience:
(8/07 – Present) Aldine Independent School District, Houston, TX
Ed. Diagnostician Assessment Specialist
Assist teachers in the development and implementation of Individual Educational Plans (IEPs), Disseminate instructional resources/material, Plan, conduct, and/or assist with professional development regarding special education issues, Communicate with administration to ensure special education programs are implemented, Foster collegiality and team building, Reports evaluative information, Serve as a resource, Provide guideline and orientation for new special education staff, Initiate, conduct and manage the Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) process, Investigate student evaluation processes, Maintain eligibility folders, Complete Full and Individual Evaluation reports, Ensures PEIMS and Special Education management system data is accurate, Communicate federal, state, and district guidelines regarding discipline, Ensure notification of ARD participants, Transports students for education, medical, or appraisal purposes, and disseminates information to other professionals.
(8/06 – 6/07) Aldine Independent School District, Houston, TX
Ed. Diagnostician Assessment Specialist Internship
*Aldine 9th Grade, Plummer Middle School, Dunn Elementary
(8/99 – 6/06) Aldine Independent School District, Houston, TX
Classroom Teacher J. Ruth Smith Academy for Technology and Communication
(2nd & 3rd Grade GT/ACC 1999-2004/4th Grade Reg. 2004-2006)
W. A. Odom Elementary School (2nd Grade)
(1/98 – 8/99) North Forest Independent School District, Houston, TX
Classroom Teacher A. G. Hilliard Elementary School (2nd Grade)
Student Teaching:
9/97-10-97 Kindergarten Thurgood Mashall Elementary Magnet (North Forest ISD)
9/97-10-97 Third Grade GT/ACC A. G. Hilliard Elementary (North Forest ISD)
Achievements:
Presenter Association Childhood Education International
96-98 – San Antonio (Regional Conference), Texas; 4/97 – Portland, Oregon (International Conference); 4/98 Orlando, Florida (International Conference); 2/00 Houston, Texas (Regional Conference)
Reference: Available upon request