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.
