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Summary
Overview
Certification
Leadership
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Volunteer

Elena Tkatcheva

Miami,FL

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional
Russian
Native or Bilingual

Summary

Passionate and result-oriented multilingual educator with over 20 years of K-5 classroom experience providing high-quality instruction, designing, and implementing effective curricula. Skillful in directing general and special education classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents, and specialists to meet individual needs of students. Competent in all aspects of Special Education, including legal and procedural compliance. Seeking new challenging opportunities in the Atlanta Metro Area due to family relocation.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Certification

· Florida Professional Educator Certificate in the areas of Exceptional Student Education (K-12), Primary Education (Age 3 - Grade 3), Elementary Education (K-6), ESOL endorsement.

· Georgia Educator Certificate Level 5 in the areas of Elementary Education (P-5), ESOL endorsement, Special Education General Curriculum (P-12) Consultative, Special Education Adapted Curriculum (P-12) Consultative, Special Education subject areas cognitive level.

· Orton-Gillingham Approach Trained

Leadership

  • Exceptional Student Education Chairperson
  • Grade Level Math Chairperson
  • Multi-Tiered Levels of Support Coordinator
  • School-Designated Expert in Dyslexia
  • School-Designated Best Practices for Inclusive Education Leader

Work History

Classroom Teacher, Regular and Special Education

Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Miami, FL
08.2005 - Current
  • Identified children's shared and individual learning needs to plan, prepare and deliver instruction designed to maximize individual learning and capture interest.
  • Developed lesson plans and executed different modalities to accelerate individual success.
  • Created and enhanced academic curriculum content utilizing latest advances in instructional technology.
  • Communicated with parents and faculty to develop strong sense of collaboration between teachers, students and parents.
  • Researched, collected, and organized learning resources to create enriching classroom environment and facilitate positive learning experience for all students.
  • Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
  • Provided professional development training to share most effective practices and resources, and to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
  • Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
  • As MTSS Coordinator, initiated and facilitated the entire process of identifying, evaluating, and placing into specialized programs children with special needs.

ESE Teacher Assistant

Broward County Public Schools
Miramar, FL
10.2004 - 08.2005
  • Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
  • Collaborated with teachers and parents in planning individualized lessons by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
  • Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
  • Used behavior modification and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
  • Helped teachers recognize learning needs identified during one-to-one support instruction.
  • Documented student progress and communicated with parents to keep them informed.

Speech-Language Pathologist

Specialized Learning Center For Children
Moscow, Russia
09.2001 - 03.2003
  • Assisted children with speech and language impairments in adapting to a variety of home, community and school environments.
  • Evaluated speech and language abilities and needs by administering diagnostic tests.
  • Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
  • Assisted teachers and administrators with updates and modifications to curriculum for specific student, classroom, and school needs.
  • Engaged parents and families in therapy process to support student progress.
  • Contributed to faculty meetings and collaborated with teachers and curriculum coaches in program development and decision-making process.
  • Made necessary referrals for related services available within school system or hospital.

Education

Master of Science - Special Education

Florida International University
Miami, FL
2009

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

Moscow State Pedagogical University
Moscow, Russia
1995

Skills

  • Group and individual instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Lesson and curriculum planning and development
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Community and family engagement
  • Special Education local, state, and federal law compliance
  • Research, design, and dissemination of educational materials
  • Microsoft Office, G-Suite, ActiveInspire Software Proficiency

Timeline

Classroom Teacher, Regular and Special Education

Miami-Dade County Public Schools
08.2005 - Current

ESE Teacher Assistant

Broward County Public Schools
10.2004 - 08.2005

Speech-Language Pathologist

Specialized Learning Center For Children
09.2001 - 03.2003

Master of Science - Special Education

Florida International University

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

Moscow State Pedagogical University
Elena Tkatcheva