ANGELA "Nicki" TALLENT
Chatsworth
Summary
Enthusiastic and well-merited teacher of 22 years with specialization in special education and middle grades language arts. Dedicated to improving student achievement, specifically in struggling students. Well versed in motivating students to meet learning objectives and maintaining positive relationships with students and families with strong communication skills. Proven leadership experience in a variety of settings.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Intervention Teacher
Gladden Middle School
08.2022 - Current
- Provide direct instruction to a small group of students. Curriculum utilized is provided by the district. Standards taught are determined by progress monitoring and student diagnostic data.
- Began a middle school tennis team
- Serve on Community Engagement Committee
- Serve as school representative for local recreation board
Lead Special Education Teacher
Murray County School
08.2016 - 07.2022
- Served as co-teacher in language arts, science, and social studies classes. Classes included general education students as well as special education students.
- Utilized district curriculum. Modified curriculum and utilized accommodations based on student needs to increase student access to grade level curriculum.
- Developed and implemented individualized lesson plans for 20 students (grades K-6) with mild to moderate learning disabilities.
- Provide quarterly IEP progress reports to monitor progress towards meeting annual goals and objectives.
- Lead teacher duties:
- Ensure all special education students are served in correct classes according to IEP
- Ensure all IEPs and documentation was completed in a timely manner
- Ensure all IEPs and documentation was in compliance according to state guidelines
- Serve as resource for special needs issues on a building level
- Serve as a member of the PBIS team and behavior specialist on the PBIS team.
- Serve as a member of the school leadership team.
- Ensure funding is mazimized for each student with FTE.
- Assisted with scheduling special education students and staff to cover segements.
Special Education Teacher
Murray County Schools
08.2004 - 07.2016
- Serve as co-teacher for reading, math, science, and social studies classes.
- Modified curriculum and utilized accommodations based on student needs to allow them more accessibility to the general education curriculum.
- Developed and implemented IEPs for 20 middle school students with mild to moderate learning disabilities
- Developed and provided IEP progress reports to monitor progress towards meeting IEP goals and objectives.
- Served as a member of the PBIS team
Education
Master's of Arts in Teaching - Special Education
Liberty University at Lynchburg
Lynchburg, Virginia12.2010
Educational Specislist - Curriculum And Instruction
Piedmont University
Demorest, GA12-2024
Bachelor's of Science - Organizational Management
Covenant College at Lookout Mountain
Lookout Mountain, GA06.2006
Skills
- Student Engagement: Proven ability to motivate and inspire students, fostering a positive learning environment
- Curriculum Development: Skilled in modifying and adapting curricula to meet the diverse needs of learners
Skills
- IEP Management: Expertise in developing, implementing, and monitoring Individualized Education Programs
- Collaboration and Communication: Strong team player with excellent communication skills, adept at working with students, families, and colleagues
- Leadership: Experience in leadership roles at the school level as the Lead Special Education teacher and serving on leadership committees
Timeline
Intervention Teacher
Gladden Middle School
08.2022 - Current
Lead Special Education Teacher
Murray County School
08.2016 - 07.2022
Special Education Teacher
Murray County Schools
08.2004 - 07.2016
Bachelor's of Science - Organizational Management
Covenant College at Lookout Mountain
Master's of Arts in Teaching - Special Education
Liberty University at Lynchburg
Educational Specislist - Curriculum And Instruction
Piedmont University
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