Shamanda Tyler
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional and Teacher with 13 years of experience supporting students with diverse needs. Passionate about fostering love for reading and enhancing literacy skills, with strong foundation in educational strategies and child development. Skilled in utilizing evidence-based techniques and differentiated instruction to support struggling readers. Committed to creating positive impact on students' academic growth and confidence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
5th and 6th Grade Reading Intervention Teacher
Santa Fe South West Middle School
07.2024 - Current
- Enhanced student reading proficiency by developing targeted intervention strategies.
- Developed individualized reading plans for improving literacy skills.
- Improved student engagement with interactive and personalized reading activities.
- Analyzed reading assessment data to identify areas for improvement.
- Achieved positive feedback from parents with regular communication about student progress.
- Used technology to enhance reading instruction and student engagement.
- Coordinated with school staff to align reading goals with overall educational objectives.
Site Director
Tiger Academy MS
08.2021 - Current
- - Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials used
- - Recruited and hired top-quality staff
- - Oversaw personnel safety and efforts at work site
6th Grade ELA Teacher
Santa Fe South West Middle School
08.2023 - 05.2024
- - Implemented behavior modification strategies to improve self-regulation and classroom participation
- - Provided one-on-one support to students, maintaining focus on the entire group
- - Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, enriching students'' overall educational experience.
- Contributed to ongoing curriculum review processes, ensuring alignment with state standards and relevancy for 21st-century learners.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and ELA instruction.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Paraprofessional
Hollister Middle School
08.2019 - 05.2022
- - Oversaw students in classroom and common areas, enforcing rules and supporting lead teachers
- - Assisted students with developing deeper understanding of course concepts
- - Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Paraprofessional
Poplar Bluff Middle School
08.2016 - 05.2019
- - Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities
- - Relieved classroom teachers during breaks, maintaining order and structure
- - Supervised students on field trips, ensuring safety and proper behavior
Paraprofessional
Oak Grove Elementary
08.2014 - 05.2016
- - Oversaw students in classroom and common areas, enforcing rules and supporting lead teachers
- - Assisted classroom teachers in supervising snack time and indoor/outdoor play
- - Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills
Mentor
Americorp
08.2012 - 05.2014
- - Assisted youth with homework, sports, fitness, art, and literacy
- - Maintained confidentiality and collaborated with teachers, counselors, and administrators
- - Served as a role model, demonstrating strong values and ethical standards
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTBachelor's - Special Education/Elementary
Central Methodist University
Fayette, MOAssociate's - undefined
Three Rivers Community College
Poplar Bluff, MOMaster of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
Utah 05-2026
Skills
- - Excellent teamwork and communication skills
- - Highly motivated and self-sufficient
- - Group and individual instruction
- - Student-centered learning
- - Clear public speaking skills
- - Special Education expertise
- - Middle School Education experience
- - Differentiated Instruction
- - Classroom Management
- - Positive Learning Environment creation
- Small group instruction
- Classroom management
- Behavior management
- Reading comprehension
- Student motivation
- Classroom organization
Accomplishments
- Helped 24 students graduate from intervention programs, from the first semester.
- Created a Wall of Fame for the students in class, who accomplished their goals.
- Built a token system in the classroom, in order to motivate the students.
- Provided students with consistent paychecks every month, based off their behavior, and effort during class.
- Created a store for the students to purchase items, with their monthly paychecks.
Timeline
5th and 6th Grade Reading Intervention Teacher
Santa Fe South West Middle School
07.2024 - Current
6th Grade ELA Teacher
Santa Fe South West Middle School
08.2023 - 05.2024
Site Director
Tiger Academy MS
08.2021 - Current
Paraprofessional
Hollister Middle School
08.2019 - 05.2022
Paraprofessional
Poplar Bluff Middle School
08.2016 - 05.2019
Paraprofessional
Oak Grove Elementary
08.2014 - 05.2016
Mentor
Americorp
08.2012 - 05.2014
Bachelor's - Special Education/Elementary
Central Methodist University
Associate's - undefined
Three Rivers Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Western Governors University
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
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