Aubrey Tapley
Special Education Teacher
Elsberry,MO
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
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Judevine Center For Autism
Elsberry, MO
07.2021 - Current
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Implemented and taught life skills program, enabling students to master such tasks as checkbook balancing and laundry.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
- Completed intensive leadership training and provided training to colleagues on applied behavior analysis.
First Grade Classroom Teacher
First Baptist Christian Academy
Troy, MO
08.2013 - 05.2015
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
First Grade Elementary Classroom Teacher
Warren County R-III School District
Warrenton, MO
08.2009 - 05.2011
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Used learning stations to incorporate colors, shapes and textures to help students develop communication skills and build relationships.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses and learning patterns.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
Human Resources Specialist
United States Army
07.1998 - 01.2007
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes and talent management.
- Maximized team knowledge and productivity by training, monitoring and directing employees in application of best practices and regulatory protocols.
- Advocated for staff members and counsel supervisors to identify and resolve conflicts.
- Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures.
- Liaised between management and employees to deliver conflict resolution, alleviate problems and interpret compensation and benefits policies.
Education
Certificate in Autism Education - Special Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA 08.2021 - 12.2021
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Missouri Baptist University
St Louis, MO 08.2009 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Missouri Baptist University
St Louis, MO 01.2007 - 05.2009
Skills
Student records management
Timeline
Certificate in Autism Education - Special Education
Liberty University
08.2021 - 12.2021
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Judevine Center For Autism
07.2021 - Current
First Grade Classroom Teacher
First Baptist Christian Academy
08.2013 - 05.2015
First Grade Elementary Classroom Teacher
Warren County R-III School District
08.2009 - 05.2011
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Missouri Baptist University
08.2009 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Missouri Baptist University
01.2007 - 05.2009
Human Resources Specialist
United States Army
07.1998 - 01.2007
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