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Frisco, Tx, Us

Austin, Texas, United States

Supporting students find their voices. Supporting life/functional skills. Helping peers with new techniques with supporting students on the spectrum with moderate to little communication. Helping families support their students in transference of skills across multiple settings.

Austin, Texas, United States

In addition to previous roles held:Training new teacher(s) and instructional assistants on best practices and research-based methods to support students with disabilities.Advocating for the inclusion of all students.Collaborating with general education counterparts on how to serve all students; partnering with them to ensure success for everyone.

Implemented instructional strategies that stimulated learning and increased student engagement. Created instructional resources to meet varying needs of students. Collaborated with parents and colleagues to manage course goals, curriculums, and materials that enhanced learning experience. Analyzed student data to adjust teaching strategies as needed. Participated in data analysis meetings to monitor student growth. Collected information and work samples to identify success or needs for… Show more Implemented instructional strategies that stimulated learning and increased student engagement. Created instructional resources to meet varying needs of students. Collaborated with parents and colleagues to manage course goals, curriculums, and materials that enhanced learning experience. Analyzed student data to adjust teaching strategies as needed. Participated in data analysis meetings to monitor student growth. Collected information and work samples to identify success or needs for improvement of IEP goal and supporting objectives. Recorded all contact with parents, collaborations with general education teachers, and interventions with students. Communicated with parents and applicable related service staff to ensure students with special needs received appropriate therapies. Show less

Austin, Texas, United States

Taught numerous learners in Functional Communication Classroom. Partnered with staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements and from recommendations made by ARD committee. Collaborated with service personnel and classroom teachers to ensure services and modifications for students with disabilities are implemented. Delivered lessons according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency and board policies. Leveraged technology to… Show more Taught numerous learners in Functional Communication Classroom. Partnered with staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements and from recommendations made by ARD committee. Collaborated with service personnel and classroom teachers to ensure services and modifications for students with disabilities are implemented. Delivered lessons according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency and board policies. Leveraged technology to strengthen learning process. Managed learner’s behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct, student handbook, and to each individual’s needs. Show less

Lubbock, Texas, United States

Provided education to second through fifth grade students with autism, intellectual disabilities, auditory and visual impairments, emotionally disturbed, and many others. Developed lesson plans that fulfill requirements of district's curriculum program. Planned and used appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of learning styles and needs of students assigned. Cooperated with fellow special education teachers to modify… Show more Provided education to second through fifth grade students with autism, intellectual disabilities, auditory and visual impairments, emotionally disturbed, and many others. Developed lesson plans that fulfill requirements of district's curriculum program. Planned and used appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of learning styles and needs of students assigned. Cooperated with fellow special education teachers to modify curricula according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP). Presented subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations. Show less

Wolfforth, Texas, United States

Delivered educational interventions to help students meet educational, academic, life skill, behavioral, physical, social and emotional goals. Assisted students with basic dress and grooming self-care. Provided small group, tutorial instruction and supervision as directed. Leveraged de-escalation techniques to assist with behavioral non-compliance and to work with students in crisis to enable their return to proper academic setting. Communicated effectively with staff, students, and parents… Show more Delivered educational interventions to help students meet educational, academic, life skill, behavioral, physical, social and emotional goals. Assisted students with basic dress and grooming self-care. Provided small group, tutorial instruction and supervision as directed. Leveraged de-escalation techniques to assist with behavioral non-compliance and to work with students in crisis to enable their return to proper academic setting. Communicated effectively with staff, students, and parents regarding needs and concerns. Show less

Master'S, Educational Administration, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Honor Society & Phi Kappa Phi

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, 3.93

Activities and Societies: Raiders Rojos & TSTA EC-6 Generalist EC-12 Special Education