Brad Tucker
Lakeway
Summary
Experienced in special education, applying for the high school Special Education Resource Teacher position. Focus on advocating for students' individualized learning needs, providing specialized instruction, and implementing educational best practices for exceptional student support. Extensive field experience, deep understanding of unique needs and challenges faced by students with special education requirements. Expertise and passion for inclusive education drive dedication to creating an engaging and supportive learning environment that fosters growth and success for all students.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Bee Cave Middle School
08.2022 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught 7th and 8th grade special education resource classes in Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
Private Math Tutor
08.2015 - Current
- Provided academic instruction and support for all levels of secondary Mathematics, 6th grade to Pre-Calculus, in home and community settings
- Provided custom instruction based on individualized learning needs of students
Special Education Teacher
Hudson Bend Middle School
08.2013 - 05.2022
- Taught 7th and 8th grade special education resource classes in Language Arts, Math, and Study Skills
- Collaborated with general education teachers as an Inclusion Specialist in all core academic subjects
- Advocated for students and families as a special education case manager
- Prepared ARD drafts and led ARD meetings
- Sponsored UIL Chess Puzzle Solving Club
- Sponsored HBMS Guitar Club
- Volunteered as coach on HBLT Mountain Bike Team
- Played electric guitar for many years at the annual Choir Spring Pop Concert
Part Time Lecturer
Texas State University
08.2009 - 05.2014
- Taught beginning to advanced Drawing classes for undergraduate students
- Served students with instructional accommodations in coordination with the campus office for students with disabilities
Special Education Teacher
Lake Travis High School
08.2003 - 05.2013
- Director of the Content Mastery Center (CMC), a special services program providing academic support for students in all subjects in all grades
- Supported students as a special education case manager and inclusion teacher in all subjects
- Supported medically fragile students as a homebound teacher
- Served students with visual impairments in LTISD as an itinerant teacher of students with visual impairments (TVI)
- Prepared ARD drafts and led ARD meetings
- Sponsored the LTHS Guitar Club
Special Education Teacher/Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments
Grady Middle School
08.1996 - 05.2013
- Taught 6th-8th Students with Visual Impairments in a self contained resource classroom for students with Visual impairments
- Learned and taught Braille and VI specific technology
- Organized community based authentic learning experiences
- Used technological applications to translate print materials to Braille
- Managed the 123 Band, a rock and group group featuring middle school students with visual impairments that performed at community events in Houston, TX
- Grady Middle School Teacher of the Year in 2002
- Teacher of the Year for HISD West District 2002
Education
MFA - Sculpture
Milton Avery Graduate School of the Arts at Bard College
Annandale-On-Hudson, New York01.2009
Graduate courses - support of ESC Region IV Alternative Certification Program
University of Saint Thomas
Houston, Texas01.1997
Distance learning coursework - support of Certification in Visual Impairments
Stephen F. Austin University
Nacogdoches, TX01.1997
Distance learning coursework - support of Certification in Visual Impairments
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX01.1997
BFA - Painting and Drawing
University of North Texas
Denton, Texas01.1991
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans (IEPs)
- Small group instruction
- Relationship building
- Co-teaching experience
- Collaborative teamwork
- Inclusion strategies
- Parent communication
- Trained in CPI
- Lesson planning
Certification
- Classroom Teacher - ELA and Reading 4-8, 04/14/19
- Classroom Teacher - Mathematics 4-8, 04/14/19
- Generic Special Education Grades PK-12, 07/07/98
- Visually Handicapped Grades PK-12, 11/21/98
Hobbies and Interests
- Special Education
- Mathematics
- Art
- Music
- Literature
- Mountain Biking
- Philosophy
- National Parks
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Bee Cave Middle School
08.2022 - Current
Private Math Tutor
08.2015 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Hudson Bend Middle School
08.2013 - 05.2022
Part Time Lecturer
Texas State University
08.2009 - 05.2014
Special Education Teacher
Lake Travis High School
08.2003 - 05.2013
Special Education Teacher/Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments
Grady Middle School
08.1996 - 05.2013
Graduate courses - support of ESC Region IV Alternative Certification Program
University of Saint Thomas
Distance learning coursework - support of Certification in Visual Impairments
Stephen F. Austin University
Distance learning coursework - support of Certification in Visual Impairments
Texas Tech University
BFA - Painting and Drawing
University of North Texas
- Classroom Teacher - ELA and Reading 4-8, 04/14/19
- Classroom Teacher - Mathematics 4-8, 04/14/19
- Generic Special Education Grades PK-12, 07/07/98
- Visually Handicapped Grades PK-12, 11/21/98
MFA - Sculpture
Milton Avery Graduate School of the Arts at Bard College
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