Angela Tamke
West Salem,WI
Summary
Results-oriented education administrator with a master's degree in education and a proven track record of driving student and teacher success. Cultivates strong and lasting relationships, excels in collaborative efforts with diverse stakeholders to effectively meet objectives. Passionate about education and committed to excellence, dedicated to creating an inclusive and supportive environment that empowers individuals to thrive.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director of Special Education/Principal
Chileda Institute
11.2024 - 03.2026
- Direct comprehensive special education programming for students with significant behavioral and developmental disabilities, ensuring high-quality instruction, individualized supports, and strong educational outcomes
- Ensure compliance and program accountability with federal and multiple state regulations, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, through effective systems for service delivery, documentation, and oversight
- Lead the development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and use student data and progress monitoring systems to guide instructional decision-making and continuous improvement
- Serve as the Local Education Agency (LEA) representative, facilitating collaborative partnerships among families, multidisciplinary teams, and partner school districts
- Supervise and develop multidisciplinary staff while leading school improvement initiatives and strengthening cross-district and community partnerships to support students with intensive needs
Teacher on Special Assignment
Caledonia Area Public Schools
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Launch and manage the Houston County Juvenile Detention Center learning program
- Teach and counsel up to 8 juveniles for an 8-day pre-adjudication stay
- Create data systems for enrollment, progress, and discharge
- Enroll and monitor students in an online learning management system
- Participate in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement
- Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs
- Shift between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged
Director of Special Education and Pupil Services
School District of Black River Falls
07.2021 - 06.2024
- Director of school health services, psychologists, school counselors, special education teachers, related service providers, pupil services administrative assistant, 504 coordinator, school social worker
- English Language Learner Coordinator
- Implemented Child Find through screening, referral, identification, and placement in special education programs
- Created manuals and handbooks for district staff
- Evaluated and supervised itinerant teachers and support staff based on student needs
- Coordinated special education services through frequent principal collaboration and consultation
- Maintained legal compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification
- Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds and secured additional funding through grants
- Built productive relationships with students, families, staff, and community service providers
- Oversaw educational programs to maintain Federal and State compliance and high-quality performance objectives and standards
- Administer IDEA funds and Medicaid reimbursement
Behavior Support Teacher
Sparta Area School District
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Lead skills groups addressing specific student needs for 1-5 grade students
- Created and adapted SEL curriculum
- Developed Positive Behavior Support Plans
- Work with teams, teachers, and paraprofessionals to develop and implement interventions
- Consult and collaborate with parents, community service providers, and wrap-around teams
- Lead professional development and staff trainings on Trauma Informed Schools, de-escalation, PBIS
- Certified Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) trainer
Behavior Specialist
Hiawatha Valley Education District
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Consulted with school teams to develop interventions to meet student's behavioral, social and emotional needs
- Served 13 schools in 8 school districts in southeastern Minnesota
- Assisted teams in developing FBAs, Positive Behavior Support Plans, and Behavior Intervention Plans
- Worked with teams, teachers and paraprofessionals intensively to develop cuing systems, proximity control, implementation and monitoring of interventions
- Consulted and collaborated with parents, community service providers, and wrap-around teams
- Collaborated and consulted with teams regarding developing appropriate, measurable IEP goals, accommodations, modifications, etc. pertaining to behavioral needs
- Lead professional development and staff trainings, CPI trainer
Special Education Teacher, EBD
School District Of La Crosse
08.2012 - 08.2018
- Created special education program to support students with complex behavioral needs
- Conducted special education evaluations, FBAs, Behavior Intervention Plans
- Created and adapted social skills curriculum, 1:1 tutoring and small group academic support
- Collaborated with School Counselor and School Social Workers to develop social-emotional lessons
- Lead professional development trainings and seminars for school staff
- Supervised, scheduled, and evaluated 3 teaching assistants
- Building Leadership Team, PBIS Coach, Clinical/Field Student Supervisor, PLCs
- Collaborated with families, community service providers, and county support teams to provide wrap-around services and coordinate resources
Middle & High School Special Education Teacher
Southwest Metro Intermediate District 288
08.2010 - 06.2012
- Federal Setting IV Off-Site Self-Contained EBD Program
- Taught all subject areas in multi-aged classes: American history, reading, language arts, pre-algebra, general math, science, study/organizational skills, FACS, and life skills
- Wrote/adapted curriculum and differentiated instruction for students at multiple grade levels and varying cognitive abilities
- Supervised 3 paraprofessionals
Education
Educational Leadership License - Director of Special Education and Pupil Services
Viterbo University
La Crosse 01.2020 - 05.2022
Special Education License - Endorsement in Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities
Walden University
Minneapolis 09.2009 - 05.2010
Master of Arts - K-8 Education
St. Catherine University
Saint Paul 09.2001 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - German Language Studies
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud 09.1991 - 05.1996
Skills
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training: Seeking Education Equity and Diversity (SEED), Integrated Comprehensive Systems for Equity (ICS)
- Mental Health and Trauma training: Comprehensive School Mental Health Academy, DPI Trauma Informed Care, Trauma-Informed Resilient Schools (STARR Commonwealth), Circle of Security, La Crosse Child Maltreatment Conference
- Educator Training: Enhancing Social and Emotional Skills in Preschool Students with IEPs (ES3-P), Impactful Coaching, Collaborative Problem-Solving Model, Assessment of Lagging Skills & Unsolved Problems (ALSUP), Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certified, Responsive Classroom, Autism-Focus Intervention Resources & Modules (AFIRM), Middle School Communication Arts/Literature, Special Education expertise (Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disabilities), Zones of Regulation
- Roles: Program Creator/Developer, Educator Effectiveness Teacher Evaluator, Positive Behavior Intervention & Supports (PBIS) coach, Non-Violent Crisis Prevention Intervention (NVCI) trainer (certification expired)
- Computer Skills: SEEDS, CANVAS, Edgenuity, Edmentum, Skyward, SpEd Forms, Infinite Campus, Apple OS, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, Blackboard, SeeSaw, Moodle, BlueJeans, Zoom, Teams, Google Meet
Certification
- Licensed Director of Special Education and Pupil Services - May 2022
- Licensed K-12 Special Education Teacher - May 2010
- Licensed K-8 General Education Teacher - May 2004
Languages
Languages: German, American Sign Language (ASL), Signed Exact English (SEE)
Work Availability
monday
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Timeline
Director of Special Education/Principal
Chileda Institute
11.2024 - 03.2026
Teacher on Special Assignment
Caledonia Area Public Schools
08.2024 - 11.2024
Director of Special Education and Pupil Services
School District of Black River Falls
07.2021 - 06.2024
Educational Leadership License - Director of Special Education and Pupil Services
Viterbo University
01.2020 - 05.2022
Behavior Support Teacher
Sparta Area School District
08.2019 - 07.2021
Behavior Specialist
Hiawatha Valley Education District
08.2018 - 06.2019
Special Education Teacher, EBD
School District Of La Crosse
08.2012 - 08.2018
Middle & High School Special Education Teacher
Southwest Metro Intermediate District 288
08.2010 - 06.2012
Special Education License - Endorsement in Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities
Walden University
09.2009 - 05.2010
Master of Arts - K-8 Education
St. Catherine University
09.2001 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - German Language Studies
St. Cloud State University
09.1991 - 05.1996