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Aris Tunson

Oakland,CA

Summary

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Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.

Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Intensive Counseling Enriched Teacher

Roosevelt Middle School
01.2022 - Current
  • Develop and implement individualized therapeutic and academic interventions for students with severe emotional and behavioral challenges
  • Lead multidisciplinary team meetings with psychologists, social workers, and family advocates to create comprehensive support plans
  • Conduct crisis interventions and behavior assessments to promote positive outcomes
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.

Special Education Inclusion Teacher

Bret Harte Middle School
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Developed and implemented tailored lesson plans utilizing diverse teaching methodologies
  • Served as Co-Chair of the Special Education Department, leading professional development sessions
  • Conducted district-wide studies to address disparities in expulsion rates, identifying implicit biases and promoting equity-focused training
  • Collaborated with numerous departments and standard education teachers.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.

Special Education Inclusion Teacher

Roosevelt Middle School
08.2017 - 05.2019
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • 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.

Education

M.Ed. - Special Education

Alliant International University
10.2021

Multiple Subject Credential -

Alliant International University
10.2020

B.A. - Mass Communication

Menlo College
05.2009

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Microsoft Office
  • Excel
  • Word
  • PowerPoint
  • Outlook
  • Photoshop
  • InDesign
  • Access
  • Dreamweaver
  • Web-based applications
  • Grant writing
  • Event planning
  • Event management
  • Operations planning
  • Program management
  • Team building
  • SEIS
  • Individualized educational programs
  • IEPs
  • Behavioral intervention plans
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Faculty collaboration
  • Interactive teaching and learning
  • Data-driven instruction

Certification

CBEST (California Basic Educational Skills Test), California, 03/01/19, Certified to teach in public schools for up to 30 days.

  • TESOL Certified
  • Special Education Certification - California Department of Education.
  • Health Educator Certification – Society for Public Health Education.
  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certification - TESOL International Association.
  • Sports Coach Certification – United States Sports Academy.
  • First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification – American Red Cross.

Programs Facilitated

  • Culture and Climate Initiatives
  • Black Student Union
  • Basketball Coach
  • Financial School Committee
  • Grade Level Lead
  • SPED Department Lead

Administrative Collaborations

  • Fred Finch Youth & Family Services
  • ESS (Extended School Services)
  • Evaluation Group
  • Seneca Family of Agencies
  • Non-Public Schools

Awards

  • Champions of Character Award, NAIA, 2008
  • "All-Around Excellence" Award, Richard F. O'Brien, 2008
  • Dorothy Skala Scholarship for "A Lasting Impact on Campus and in the Surrounding Community"
  • Defensive Player of the Year, California Pacific Conference
  • 2006
  • 2007
  • 2008

Timeline

Intensive Counseling Enriched Teacher

Roosevelt Middle School
01.2022 - Current

Special Education Inclusion Teacher

Bret Harte Middle School
01.2018 - 01.2022

Special Education Inclusion Teacher

Roosevelt Middle School
08.2017 - 05.2019

B.A. - Mass Communication

Menlo College

M.Ed. - Special Education

Alliant International University

Multiple Subject Credential -

Alliant International University

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