Antoinette M.

Joe

Cell: 337-201-2536 * Work: 713-434-4700 * E-mail: ajoe@houstonisd.org

Education
2013-May 2015
University of Saint Thomas
M. Ed. Professional Special Education Leadership

Houston, TX

1999-2001
M.A. Social Science

Southern University and A&M College

Baton Rouge, LA

1995-1999
B.A.-Sociology

Xavier University of Louisiana

New Orleans, LA

Certificates & Professional Activities

Special Education certificate EC-12 (Texas)
Special Education certificate K-12 (Louisiana)
Houston ISD Special Education Conference Committee, Houston ISD Graduation Profile Design Committee, ARD/IEP
Meetings Facilitator, Transition Coach Self-Determination Committee Chair, West Area Student Transition Fair (2014),
Positive Behavior Intervention Support Member (2009-2012), Senior Class of 2014 Sponsor (2010-2012), Relay for Life
Chair (2012), Kappa Delta Pi Member, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated Member.

Professional Experience
2012-Present Houston ISD/Secondary Field Office
Houston, Texas
Itinerant Transition Coach/ Internal Linked Learning Pathway Coach
Collaborate with parents 55%, the student 100%, and school personnel of 100% in the development, implementation,
alignment and mastery of post-secondary transition goals and objectives; network with local business and community leaders
(56) to gain knowledge of the job market in the community and help secure job sites for student placement; network with
colleges and university to gain knowledge of admissions process (16).
Designed and presented district-wide professional development addressing 150 administrators, special education department
chairs, general education teachers, special education teachers, and counselors on self-advocacy strategies for students with
disabilitiesOffice of Special Education Houston Independent School District 2014-2015 and Special Education Conference
2015.
Designed and presented regional professional development focusing on a collaboration between Career and Technical
Education and Special Education addressing 25 campus administrators, general education teachers, special education
teachers, and counselors on instructional strategies in the career and technology classroom setting Region 4 2014
Guide the Lead Linked Learning Pathway Team (8) with relevant, wholly engaging, rigorous academic and technical
curricula combined with exposure to real-world experiences and expectations to prepare students for success in college,
career and community involvement.
2009-2012 Iberia Parish School/ Westgate H. S.
New Iberia, Louisiana
Special Education Teacher
Collaborated with teachers 90%, students 100% and parents 55% to ensure possible academic achievement of all students.
Implemented new programs and policies based on the best research in the design and development of school curriculum.
Develop lesson plan to engage students using best practices in instructional materials and techniques, systematic program in
reading and mathematics for students with language challenges.
Designed short-term and year-long goals for curricular Individual Educational Plans based on sound principles and practices
of learning.
Assessed students learning styles and academic functioning.
Integrated web and internet technologies as tools to enhance instructional strategies and increased student learning by 45%.
Organized and Implemented school participation in Relay for Life.
Create a cooperative learning environment for all students.

2007-2008 Iberia Parish School/ North Street Elementary & Park Elementary
New Iberia, Louisiana
Itinerant Special Education Teacher
Develop individualized lesson plans for each student in the resource classroom.
Implemented inclusion program and guide general education teachers in modifying curriculum to address special education
student's abilities.
Developed and implemented Individual Evaluation Program, which requires teacher of record to write individual evaluations
on each student and share results with parents.

Generate quarterly and annual reports evaluating students progress to support recommendations for further student
development.
2005-2007 Iberia Parish School/ Alternative Center for Education
New Iberia, Louisiana
Special Education Teacher
Coordinated ARD/IEP meetings; developed IEPs for individualized curricula; conducted in-services, encouraged parental
involvement, team facilitator, case management, inclusion, child advocacy, and diagnostic and prescriptive evaluations; and
taught resource English, Social Studies, and Read 180 for elementary and middle school students.
Use a variety of instructional methods to construct individualized lesson plans which included cooperative learning, peer
tutoring, and use of learning centers for students with different learning styles.
Generate quarterly and annual reports evaluating students progress to support recommendations for further student
development.
Incorporate special learning strategies for learning disabled students encompassing self-questioning, rehearsal and review,
cognitive behavior modification, organization, memory strategies and modeling.
Skilled at keeping students on-task and tailoring lessons to meet specific needs.
Attend faculty meetings to review and evaluate teaching methods.

References
Susan Hurta, Senior Manager Special Education High School
SHURTA@houstonisd.org
(713) 434-4700
Joan Anderson, Ed.D. Senior Manager Special Education Programs
JANDER13@houstonisd.org
(713) 556-7025
Mary C. Riddle, HISD/Special Education Program Specialist
MRIDDLE2@houstonisd.org
(713) 434-4700
Lillian Conway, HISD/Special Education Program Specialist
LCONWAY@houstonisd.org
(713) 434-4700