Albert Tigner
Special Education Teacher
Greenwell Springs,LA
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Special Education Teacher- Virtual/Online
University View Academy
07.2022 - 03.2025
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Enhanced students'' communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction and classroom management techniques.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Streamlined classroom processes by integrating technology tools such as interactive whiteboards and assistive devices designed for students with disabilities.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive educational and emotional support for students.
- Promoted self-advocacy and independence in students with disabilities by teaching self-management and decision-making skills.
- Fostered positive learning environment, reducing classroom disruptions through effective behavior management strategies.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet varied needs of students, enhancing educational accessibility.
- Collaborated with parents and other educators to develop comprehensive support plans, promoting student success.
- Implemented individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs, ensuring personalized support.
- Conducted assessments to identify students' strengths and areas for improvement, informing instructional strategies.
- Improved reading comprehension among students with learning disabilities by designing and delivering targeted literacy activities.
- Encouraged parent and guardian involvement in educational process, enhancing home-school connection and supporting student achievement.
- Guided students through transition planning processes, preparing them for post-secondary education and employment opportunities.
- Integrated social skills training into curriculum, facilitating improved peer interactions and social integration.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
Special Education Teacher
Central Community School System
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
Special Education Teacher
Ascension Parish School Board
08.2019 - 01.2022
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Livingston Parish Public Schools
08.2009 - 07.2019
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Business Management
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA 08.2003 - 12.2008
Teaching Certificate - Special Education Mild/Moderate 1-12
Louisiana Resource Center For Educators
Baton Rouge, LA 05.2009 - 05.2010
Skills
Motivating students
Social skills development
Team collaboration
Lesson planning
Differentiated instruction
Parent communication
Special education
Classroom management
Skills development
Curriculum adjustments
Relationship building
Student support
Visual supports
Verbal and nonverbal communication
Disability assessment testing
Instructional strategies
Parent-teacher collaboration
Child development
Data management
Elementary education
IEP implementation
Timeline
Special Education Teacher- Virtual/Online
University View Academy
07.2022 - 03.2025
Special Education Teacher
Central Community School System
01.2022 - 06.2022
Special Education Teacher
Ascension Parish School Board
08.2019 - 01.2022
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Livingston Parish Public Schools
08.2009 - 07.2019
Teaching Certificate - Special Education Mild/Moderate 1-12
Louisiana Resource Center For Educators
05.2009 - 05.2010
Bachelor Of Arts - Business Management
Southeastern Louisiana University
08.2003 - 12.2008
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