Tammy Sue Gottschalk-Hempstead
Rocky Mount,NC
Summary
Resilient Special Education Teacher is familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
6-8 Exceptional Teacher ELA
Rocky Mount Preparatory School
Rocky Mount, NC
07.2020 - Current
- Identified children's collective and individual learning needs to plan, prepare and deliver instruction designed to maximize individual learning and capture interest.
- Prepared lesson plans and executed different modalities to accelerate individual success.
- Balanced individual and group instruction to accommodate different academic levels and learning styles.
- Communicated with parents and faculty to develop strong sense of collaboration between teachers, students and parents.
Corps Member
TEACH FOR AMERICA NORTH CAROLINA
Rocky Mount, NC
06.2020 - Current
- Selected from a competitive pool to join national teacher corps of recent graduates and professionals who commit two years to urban and rural public schools
- Participate in intensive summer training programs to develop the skills and knowledge needed to lead students to academic achievements
- Engage in a full schedule of professional development activities, including seminars in instructional planning, classroom management theory, literacy and diversity training
4th and 5th Grade Teacher
VICTORY ACADEMY
Orlando, Florida
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses and learning patterns.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
Kindergarten Teacher
CRANIUM ACADEMY
Orlando, FL
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Helped children develop and improve their social skills, positive behaviors
- Prepare and maintain records, testing, report cards, and lesson planning
- Develop and maintain relationships with community referral sources, such as schools and community groups or outside therapeutic support staff
- Introduce small children to formal education in a compassionate and warm environment focused on learning
- Assessed students at the beginning and the end of the year to show their progress with learning the skills outlined in the kindergarten curriculum
Preschool Teacher
PARK LAKE CHILD CARE CENTER
Orlando, FL
06.2015 - 07.2017
- Helped outside the classroom to monitor and protect students
- Prepare and maintain lessons plans, reports
- Develop and maintain relationships with community referral sources, such as schools and community groups that came into the center to work with the students
- Taught students about positive social behaviors and skills for building relationships with others
Instructional Paraeducator
WAYNE HIGHLANDS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Honesdale, Pennsylvania
07.2004 - 06.2015
- Personalized support for students needing extra attention and support to understand the concept/ lesson
- Diversified instruction to keep the classes fresh and interesting to all students
- Supported students in need of extra support with close mentoring and project assistance
- Offered extra assistance to disabled students such as helping them access facilities and using assistive devices
Education
Teachers certification/ TFA - Education
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Child and Society, Psychology
Keystone College
La Plume, PA01.2014
Associate of Science - Primary Education
Lackawanna College
Scranton, PA05.2010
Skills
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- 20 plus years of Nurse’s Aide Experience
- Beginning Sign Language Skills
- Professional Development
- Online Teaching
- Differentiated Instruction
- Diversity and Inclusion
Certification
- Licensed EC/ TEACHER -currently completing
Timeline
6-8 Exceptional Teacher ELA
Rocky Mount Preparatory School
07.2020 - Current
Corps Member
TEACH FOR AMERICA NORTH CAROLINA
06.2020 - Current
4th and 5th Grade Teacher
VICTORY ACADEMY
08.2019 - 06.2020
Kindergarten Teacher
CRANIUM ACADEMY
07.2017 - 07.2019
Preschool Teacher
PARK LAKE CHILD CARE CENTER
06.2015 - 07.2017
Instructional Paraeducator
WAYNE HIGHLANDS SCHOOL DISTRICT
07.2004 - 06.2015
Teachers certification/ TFA - Education
East Carolina University
Bachelor of Science - Child and Society, Psychology
Keystone College
Associate of Science - Primary Education
Lackawanna College
- Licensed EC/ TEACHER -currently completing
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