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Skills
Collaborate with team members including other teachers, Occupation Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech Therapists, VI Teachers, and AI Teachers
Organize Teaching Assistants and other classroom staff to provide the most time on task
Differentiate while working with a diverse group of students to meet their various learning needs
Utilize low tech and high tech methods for students to communicate
Write IEP goals for students who are LD, ID, AU, OI, OHI, VI, and Analyze data for students of all ability levels to guide instruction
Administer STAAR and STAAR ALT 2 testing and accommodations
Assess students in PSI setting using Every Move Counts Assessment to guide instruction for students with severe cognitive disabilities
Develop presentations for teachers and related service providers who work with students with various disabilities
Implement Dyslexia Intervention program
Summary
Confident and capable educator and leader within the
Houston Independent School District for the past 20 years. I have held
classroom positions as both a General Education Teacher and Special Education
Teacher. Along with teaching I have held a variety of other roles while
working in the district; I have had the experience of being the Pre-K and
Kindergarten Grade Level Chair and Move It Math Coordinator at C. Martinez
E.S., Dyslexia Contact Person at Seguin E.S., and Special Education Department
Chair and SDMC committee member at Golfcrest E.S. I also worked on
curriculum while writing a guidebook for HISD summer school for Dyslexia
Intervention for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade. To highlight the Assistive
technology in my PSI classroom at Golfcrest E.S. I presented twice at Region IV
during the yearly Texas Assistive Technology Conference. This past Fall I presented at job-a like for PSI teachers and I was asked to be part of a phone panel for ASHA in order to discuss with Speech Therapists in order to discuss my experiences with Assistive Technology in the classroom and how collaboration works between me and the specialists that visit our classroom.
Work History
Life Skills (SLL) , Resource, and MI (PSI) Teacher , 07/2011 to Current Houston Independent School District – City, ,
Department Chair for Special Education
For Resource Students worked with students to scaffold their learning in order to work towards getting them on grade level and collaborated with classroom teacher\'s to work together to meet student needs
For students in the Life Skills setting (SLL) implemented a variety of learning activities and tried to use many modes of learning for the students.
For students in the Multiply Impaired setting (PSI) discovered ways for students to communicate through high and low tech methods. Implemented Every Move Counts sensory Assessment and use data to guide instruction. Implemented Unique Curriculum.
Implemented Behavior Intervention Plans
Used object/picture schedules with students
Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with the master schedule.
Led activities that developed students\' physical, emotional and social growth.
Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout the day.
Resource and Content Mastery Teacher, 07/2008 to 07/2011 Houston Independent School District – City, ,
Taught reading, language arts, mathematics classes in the resource room based around student IEPs.
Used content mastery time to assist students with their general education classroom work
Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with the master schedule.
Assisted in PALS setting when teacher was absent
Voted Special Education Teacher of the Year for Seguin E.S. (2 years)
3rd Grade Teacher, 07/2005 to 07/2008 Houston Independent School District – City, ,
Dyslexia Intervention Coordinator
Lesson Plans
Taught and kept grades and portfolios for all subjects
Kept documentation in order to support recommending students for additional testing if students were struggling
Worked with students using behavior contracts
Pre-kinder, Kinder, and First Grade Teacher, 07/1998 to 07/2005 Houston Independent School District – City, ,
Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
Led activities that developed students\' physical, emotional and social growth.
Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout the day.
Established a safe play environment for the students.
Redirected poor behavior using the positive reinforcement method.
Designed and implemented a point system to encourage positive behavior.
Education
Master of Arts: Exceptionality / Special Education, Expected in 2012 University of St. Thomas - Houston, TX GPA:
Master of Arts: Exceptionality / Special Education, Expected in 2012 University of St. Thomas - Houston, TX GPA:
Certifications
Certified in Early Childhood Education (TEXAS)Certified in Elementary Education(TEXAS)Certified in Special Education(TEXAS)
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