Site Coordinator Special Education, Instructional Designer
Resume:
Audra Welch
Certified Teacher & Coach
Suwanee, Ga 30024
***********@*****.***
EXPERIENCE
Alabama Connections Academy, Athens, Al — SPED Teacher July 2018 - Present
Create digital lessons for ELA, transition services, writing and Math Collaborate in various PLCs for ELA and Special Education Data collection and analysis for IEP development and execution Progress monitoring for IEP goals
Identify strengths and weaknesses to develop plans to acquire academic growth Modify or create alternative assignments and assessments Testing site coordinator, includes setting up and managing site Hutto ISD, Hutto, Tx — SPED Teacher & Coach
August 2017 - May 2018
Create diverse and student led lessons for resource ELA classes in 6th-8th grade Collaborate in PLC with other ELA teacher
Differentiate instruction in resource and co-teach ELA classes Identify students weaknesses and develop plans to acquire growth in those areas Proficient in SIM strategies (Unit Organizers, LINCS, FRAMES, ect) Data collection and analysis for IEP development and execution Modify assignments and assessments for inclusion classes Teach athletes the rules and fundamentals of a variety of sports Create physical education activities in strength and conditioning for off season students
Manor ISD, Manor, Tx — DAEP Teacher & SPED Coordinator August 2014 - July 2017
Instructed in multiple classroom settings; Social Skills, Elementary, Secondary ELA
& Math
Successfully designed and implemented technology-driven, discussion-based, and student-centered lessons
Created point system expectation guidelines for students and staff members Created and as needed updated the master schedule for the campus Conducted small group instruction to accommodate multiple grade level requirements.
Coordinated with staff to ensure all SPED requirements were meet. Petitioned and achieved district policy change on MDR requirements and reporting for students placed at the DAEP to ensure adequate accommodation Successfully developing and implementing behavioral modification strategies Conducted multiple professional development sessions on SPED, new technology, restorative discipline and PLC implementation.
SKILLS
Proficient in lesson planning for
multiple grade levels and subject
areas
Knowledgeable in progress
monitoring, 504 plans, IEPs, & BIPs
Experienced in effective classroom
management & restorative discipline
Skilled in Google Drive, Microsoft
Office, Windows Operating System
and web design
Trained and knowledgeable in SIM
strategies, Thinking Maps and Solid
Roots
CERTIFICATIONS
Texas Educator Certifications
EC-6 Generalist
EC-12 Special Education
4-8 Generalist
Alabama Educator Certifications
P-3 Early Childhood Education
K-6 Elementary Education
4-8 Middle School All core classes
P-3 Special Education
K-6 Special Education
6-12 Special Education
EDUCATION
Western Governors University -
Masters in Education, Instructional
Design, March 2021
University of Phoenix – Bachelor
of Science, Environmental Science,
Focus Study in History, May 2014
Axia College of University of
Phoenix – Associate of Arts,
Business, May 2010
Pflugerville ISD, Pflugerville, Tx — Substitute & SPED Paraprofessional
March 2012 - August 2014
Gathered and tracked RYG, Daily Behavioral and on-going assessment data Prepared XLogs for all students and staff, brought reporting from 0-100% from previous year, trained staff upon exit
Designed and implemented schedule for self-contained student increasing expected behavior significantly
Prepared classroom materials; visual aids, supplemental activities and curriculum preparation to align with TEKS
Collaborated on developing meaningful learner-centered differentiated lesson plans Implemented and conducted a student generated weekly newsletter program Selected to work the 2012-2013 Extended School Year program REFERENCES
Dr. Marcus Jones
Principal
Manor Middle School
Mobile: 512-***-****
Crystal Wade
Assistant Principal
Weiss High School
Mobile: 281-***-****
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