Cendie Stanford

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Qualifications:

I have three years experience working with children with special needs and integrating technology. I am certified as a Generic Special Education teacher. I have 27 graduate hours of educational computing. I will have my Masters in Learning Technology/Info System Educational Computing from A&M Commerce this spring. I believe that my dedication and motivation for working with technology is the reason why I succeed in making a difference.

 

Education:

Texas A&M Commerce-Spring 2005

            Masters in Learning Technology/Info System Educational Computing

 

West Texas A&M University-Bachelor of Arts Summer 2001

            Generic Special Education

 

Practicum Experience:

Mesquite Independent School District (Wilkinson Middle School)

Aug 2001-May 2003

6^th-8^th Special Education Resource Teacher /7^th-8^th Girls Athletic Coach

 

·         Provided direct instruction through SDAA/TAKS objectives

·         Administered grade level appropriate Class Test and SDAA Test

·         Update and modify IEP’S

·         Facilitated student learning under conditions that require a great deal of extemporaneous decision making.

·         Motivated students to tackle difficult tasks in order to develop greater understanding by using hands on learning and technology.

·         Coached volleyball, basketball, and track for 7^th and 8^th grade girls.

 

Lewisville ISD (Huffines Middle School)

Jan 2004-Present

6^th-8^th Special Education Self Contained

·         Integrated technology into curriculum

·         Taught basic computer course to Special Needs Students

·         Researched appropriate software for core subjects

·         Provided direct instruction through SDAA/TAKS objectives

·         Administered grade level appropriate Class Test and SDAA Test

·         Update and modify IEP’S

·         Motivated students to tackle difficult tasks in order to develop greater understanding by using hands on learning.

 

Field Experience:

·         Completed Level 1 proficiency test for technology integration with Lewisville ISD

·         Completed 120 hours of observation and participation during my course of study in the Amarillo Independent School District.  This included tactics with experienced teachers, interactive reading, math and science lessons.

 

Professional Development

·         Teacher Workshops in various educational settings (special needs, technology, higher learning, gifted talented, Sean Covey, Harry Wong, and many more)

·         Region 10 Technology Workshops (20 hours)

 

Computer Skills:

Proficient in using personal computer skills through Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, WordPerfect, Lotus 1-2-3, Microsoft Publisher, ClarisWorks, operating systems, Web Page Design, Software programs, and Internet research.

 

My Web Pages:

http://www.geocities.com/mscendie

 

Professional Responsibilities:

·         To provide students with a structured and safe environment that promotes active learning

·         I believe in adapting instruction and bridging the gap between learners so that expectations are set high at the beginning.

·         Ensure that every teacher and campus adheres to the Texas Technology Standards

·         stay current with emerging technologies and changes in software and operating systems

·         Include training and support to the staff on technology integration

·         I also believe that it is the educators’ responsibility to evaluate and improve instruction, and distinguish between ineffective and effective teaching methods.

 

References:

 

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