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Emmaline Tallman

Pine Ridge,SD

Summary

Transition Specialist focused on building successful education paths in support of career goals. Hardworking and resilient professional with deep understanding of student needs and goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Acting Special Education Coordinator

Pine Ridge School
08.2022 - Current
  • Facilitated IEP meetings by using family-centered, strength-based approach.
  • Coordinated with outside state agencies to acquire services for special needs children.
  • Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
  • Maintained contact with parents to address concerns and needs of children.
  • Maintain Special Education budget. Apply for Part B funding. Apply for Unmet Needs.
  • Evaluated 13-person special education staff through classroom observation, feedback and recommendations.

-Supervisor: Donald Pine 505.457.5581

Transition Specialist

Pine Ridge School
08.2016 - 08.2022

Conduct informal and formal yearly transition assessments.

Create yearly transition goals.

Create postsecondary employment goals.

Act as the transition contact person for administrators, teachers, parents and community partners.

Collaborate with tribal and state agencies and representatives to provide information sessions for students and parents, conduct eligibility and application activities, and work to transition students from high school services and supports to adult services and supports.


Supervisor: Kevin Shot With Arrow 605.209.3894

Special Education Teacher

Little Wound School
08.2013 - 05.2016

Develop yearly IEP's according to student levels determined by assessments.

Assess student levels using Woodcock-Johnson, behavioral assessments.

Collaborate with staff for modifications and accomodations.


Supervisor: Norma Brown Bull 605.786.3338

Eighth Grade Teacher

Pine Ridge School
09.2011 - 08.2013

Prepare daily lesson plans based on state standards.

Prepare daily lesson plans for all level student.

Use IEP modifications/accomodations for students with IEPs.

Keep daily grades and progress.


Supervisor: Dora Gwen unknown number

Job Coach

Standing Rock School
08.2009 - 06.2011

Create job application for employment for high school student's with an IEP.

Place student at preferred work place.

Attend IEP for transition.

Work one on one with student to obtain the needed skills.


Supervisor: Ms. White unknown number

Special Education Teacher

Loneman School
01.2009 - 06.2009

Created IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.

Assist struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized goals focused on areas based on assessment.

Collaborate with staff for modifications/accomodations.


Supervisor: Mrs. Bordeaux unknown number

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/Special Education

Sinte Gleska University
Mission, SD
05.2008

Skills

  • Disability assessment testing
  • Special education
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Elementary education

Accomplishments

  • Featured on "Dream Out Loud" by Dan Habib

Timeline

Acting Special Education Coordinator

Pine Ridge School
08.2022 - Current

Transition Specialist

Pine Ridge School
08.2016 - 08.2022

Special Education Teacher

Little Wound School
08.2013 - 05.2016

Eighth Grade Teacher

Pine Ridge School
09.2011 - 08.2013

Job Coach

Standing Rock School
08.2009 - 06.2011

Special Education Teacher

Loneman School
01.2009 - 06.2009

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/Special Education

Sinte Gleska University
Emmaline Tallman