LOUISE RHODES

57 SWEETGUM COURT, LAKE JACKSON, TEXAS 77566

LDELIGHT@ATT.COMHOME: (979)-480-9055 CELL: (979)-665-8068
_*__ CREATIVE __*__ COMPASSIONATE
__*__ ACCOMMODATING __*__ DEDICATED __*__
SUPPORTIVE_
Versatile and dedicated with a solid focus on the individual needs
of Special Education students. Kindhearted and empathetic
professional who is flexible and accommodating in the design and
implementation of inspiring hands-on lessons, employing wide-ranging
manipulatives and IEPs to enhance student achievement. Skilled in
addressing student needs, ensuring children will thrive and develop
in an adaptable educational atmosphere. Firm behavioral management
techniques, possessing excellent interpersonal and communication
skills to develop an excellent rapport with all members of the school
community.
AREAS OF PROFICIENCY: Multidisciplinary Education Plans * Behavior
Management/ Intervention Plans * Student Motivation *
Student-Centered Learning Environment * Team Teaching Approach *
Individual Educations Plans * Learning Centers * Curriculum
Development * Parent &Teacher Conferences * Multi-sensory
Lessons * Adaptive Assistive Devices
EDUCATION : _BACHELOR OF SCIENCE 1990, TEXAS A&M COMMERCE_
_Majors: _* _Generic Special Education
_*_ Psychology
Minor:
Secondary Education_
TEXAS TEACHER CERTIFICATIONS: * _Secondary Generic
Special Education _* _Early Childhood through
Grade 12 _AWARDS * _McCasland Foundation Scholarship
(1986) _* _Commerce Branch of University Women's
Scholarship (1987)__ _* _Beta Lambda
Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma's Grant-In Aid Scholarship
(1987) __*__ Student Council for
Exceptional Children- Vice President and
Membership Chairman _*_ Supervisor Research & Development
Center/Special Ed Dept. (1984-1986)___TEACHING EXPERIENCE Shiloh
Treatment Center, Manvel, Texas
77578
January 1999- August 2007SPECIAL EDUCATION
TEACHER SHILOH
TREATMENT CENTER (STATE APPROVED BY TEA)Pflugerville ISD,
Pflugerville, Texas 78660

1995-1999SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

PFLUGERVILLE HIGH
SCHOOL LIFE SKILLS CLASSBay City Independent School District, Bay
City, Texas 77414
1990- 1994SPECIAL EDUCATION
TEACHER JOHN H.
CHERRY ELEMENTARYFROM 1990 TO 2007:* Taught all levels of
Special Education, inclusive of low functioning, learning
disabilities, Autism spectrum, juvenile offenders, and severely
behaviorally challenged students. Tailored and implemented individual
classroom and campus programs for each special education student's
academic and emotional needs. Developed Individual Education Plans
(IEP) for each special education student and participated in the
development of individual Behavior /Service Plans. *Oversaw Shiloh
Day Treatment Center, Maintained and updated confidential student
educational folders and other confidential documentation. Trained and
supervised paraprofessionals in knowledge of implementing IEPs,
modifications, positive reinforcements, behavioral management
techniques, teaching and grading methods, classroom rules procedures
and scheduling. *Planned and coordinated special events such as
field days, holiday functions, and graduation *Co-coached/sponsored
high school cheerleading teamPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/
TECHNOLOGICAL INTREGRATION & SKILLSSince 1999, An Accumulation of
over 500 Professional Development hours but not limited to: TAKS
training,* TAKS-Alt training*TVAC conference* Curriculum
Development * Autism Spectrum * Behavior Management *HIPPA
*Current First Aid and CPR Certification* Woodcock Johnson Training
* TAKS Training * Vocational, Labor Laws, and planning * Math and
Technology *Technology Supports for Struggling Readers*IEP
Development * Adaptive Physical Education * Seclusion, Time-Out,
and Restraint *11th and 12th Annual Texas State Conference on Autism
* How To Teach Social Understanding * Gray's Guide To Bullying
*Evaluation of Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities *
Supervising Paraprofessionals in School Setting *Evaluation Training
for Teacher Assistants *Identifying Learning Disabilities * Computer
Operations * Behavior Management * Do-Watch-Listen-Say * IEP
Implementation/TEKS Training * Safe Crisis Management *Special Ed
Manager (SEMS) * Power Point * Microsoft Office * Internet
Navigation* Word Perfect* Adaptive Assistive Technology*
Downloading Software *Uploading onto Internet * Photography