Special Education Teacher

• Nov 2020 - Present

Develops and implements the student’s IEP utilizing specially designed instruction that is aligned with the curriculum and required content strategies.  Employs a variety of instructional techniques incorporating current technology tools applying the principles of Universal Design for Learning to facilitate individual student learning.  Differentiates instruction for students with disabilities by employing a variety of instructional strategies.  Develops data driven statements that accurately reflect each student's present level of academic achievement and functional performance based on formal evaluation and classroom based assessment data.  Leads and participates in IEP meetings for students assigned to designated caseload.  Prepares and maintains IEP documents in a timely manner, including progress updates.  Plans lessons that reflect accommodations and modifications for individual differences.  Implements positive behavioral interventions and supports with discipline management procedures.  Utilizes the district’s web-based management systems to plan, implement, and monitor services for individual students by collecting, analyzing, tracking, and using specific data.  Engages students in work that develops thinking skills. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher assistants.  Maintains and improves professional competence by participating in district staff development.  Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.  Collaborates with general education staff to plan effectively for students with disabilities.  Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members.  Attends and participates in department meetings and committees.  Assists students with personal care needs Show less

Elementary School Teacher

• Feb 2019 - May 2020

• Collaborates with the fourth grade team to develop lesson plans for Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, and Theatre Arts • Institutes a behavior management plan that reduced aggression in the classroom by 50% • Promotes a safe and welcoming environment that increased classroom morale by 25% • Evaluates STAAR data for monthly student improvement check-ins • Collaborates with the fourth grade team to develop lesson plans for Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, and Theatre Arts • Institutes a behavior management plan that reduced aggression in the classroom by 50% • Promotes a safe and welcoming environment that increased classroom morale by 25% • Evaluates STAAR data for monthly student improvement check-ins

Campus Ambassador

• Aug 2018 - May 2019

Campus Campaign Coordinator

• Feb 2018 - Jun 2018

Minority Association of Premedical and Prehealth Students

• Aug 2017 - May 2018

● Oversaw all fundraising needs of the organization.● In 2017, raised about $8,000 to provide funding for the yearly Student National Medical Association Conference.● Increased overall profits of the organization by 400%● Increased overall enjoyment of fundraising activities by 20%

African Students Association-Fundraising Chair

• Aug 2016 - May 2018

● Oversaw all fundraising needs of the organization.● In 2016, raised about $2,000 through various fundraising efforts.● In 2017, raised about $14,000 to fund various activities throughout the year, increasing profit by 700%● Increased overall enjoyment of fundraising activities by 30%