Shaun Perkins

Compassionate professional with a background in counseling fields, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in active listening, crisis intervention, and behavioral analysis. Excel at empathy. Communication, and problem-solving to foster positive outcomes in challenging situations.

Work Based Learning - Spring Branch ISD - Houston, TX

(2024-08)

• Train and evaluate vocational skills for Special Education students
• Complete transition paperwork for middle school students going to high school students.
• Manage and facilitate training which gives students in special education opportunities for employment.
• Execute and plan IEP plans for students.
• Set vocational goals for students to become successful in real world settings.

Inclusion- Co Teacher - Klein ISD - Houston, TX

(2022-12)

• Write develop and implement IEP and goals
• Fostered critical thinking skills in students through problem-solving activities and real-world applications of concepts taught in class.
• Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
• Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring IEP development and progress.

Instructional Academic Specialist - Yancy Life Transition - Houston, TX

(2021-01 - 2022-08)

• Intervention and academic support specialist
• Worked closely through intervention with 6-8th grade esl,gen ed, and special education students
• Supported students in ESL background in weak areas of need with Social studies and ELA.
• Collaborated with Social studies and ELA teachers to help students with data driven instruction.
• Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
• Boosted parent-teacher collaboration by maintaining open lines of communication and conducting regular meetings to discuss student progress.
• Utilized data-driven decision-making processes to inform instructional strategies and improve overall student achievement levels in the classroom.

Special Education Teacher - Spring ISD

(2020-08 - 2021-08)

• Write IEP/ARD for students with disabilities
• Collaborate with other classroom teachers, school psychologists, learning disabilities specialists, speech/hearing specialists, and school social workers to provide an integrated plan for developing the capacities of their students
• Set learning goals for each student, assess their progress, and record their evaluations
• Update parents on the progress of their students and enlist parental support with behavior control and home activities designed to supplement their classroom lessons
• Supervise and train teaching assistants
• Effectively work with dyslexic and ESL students.
• Maintain strict confidentiality with student records and information

IEP Coordinator - Spring Independent School District

(2016-08 - 2020-08)

• Schedule ARDS for Case Managers, Department Chairs, Team Leaders, and Speech Language Pathologists
• Prepare and mail ARD/IEP notices within the required timelines
• Compile and post ARD/IEP Committee meeting calendar and keep updated
• Maintain campus special education files for each student in accordance with district guidelines
• Participate in team meetings and required professional development activities
• Post appointments to staff calendars
• Notify parents of ARD meetings in a timely fashion
• Schedule staffing and/or assessments with students and the parents
• Assist in the distribution of documents including IEP's, Accommodations, Behavior Intervention Plans, Progress Reports, etc to campus staff
• Provide and maintain good public relations with team members, administration counseling staff, students and parents
• Maintain up-dated student database with contact information
• Keeping strict expectations and reminding staff and teachers of compliance dates, deadlines and monthly progression analysis of ARD/IEP effectiveness criteria
• CPI Licensed para for Special Ed, General Ed, AB, SILC, Life Skills on every grade level.

Master's - Counseling - PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY (2010-05)

Bachelor's - Criminal Justice - PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY (2006-05)