FELICIA TUCCITTO
Denver,CO
Summary
Dedicated to creating a positive, accepting, and accessible learning environment for all students. Remain calm and empathetic during high-stress and crisis situations. Strengths lie in differentiated instruction, behavior management, and inclusive teaching strategies. Committed to continuous professional learning, embracing student diversity, accommodating students' changing needs, and ensuring high expectations. Prioritize effective, meaningful, and positive communication with parents, team members, and staff to provide the best possible support for students.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher, Mild/Mod Needs (6-8)
Grant Ranch School
01.2025 - Current
- Created and implemented differentiated learning activities to meet needs of all types of learners.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Successfully navigated challenging relationships with parents, approaching sensitive situations with empathy and compassion.
- Served as a case manager by coordinating and facilitating IEP meetings, developing comprehensive and accurate IEPs, and collaborating with families and staff to meet student needs.
- Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
- Conducted formal and informal assessments to identify student strengths and areas of need
- Collaborated with general education teachers, staff, and students to support inclusive classrooms
- Adapted teaching methods and instruction to accommodate students changing needs
- Designed and implemented behavior interventions using research-based strategies to foster student success
- Facilitated a safe and welcoming classroom environment
Student Teacher: Significant Support Needs
Chaparral High School
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Facilitated a positive, inclusive, and safe classroom environment.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on IEP goals and areas of struggle.
- Provided needed services (toileting, transferring, access environment) to students with physical disabilities
- Differentiated instruction to meet needs of a range of neurodiverse students.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques and other research-based strategies to develop students emotional regulation skills.
- Built trusting relationships with students and staff to ensure student success
EA-IV
Chaparral High School
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Worked closely with students and staff to ensure positive and meaningful connections to learning
- Assisted students with a range of disabilities by developing academic and social/behavioral skills
- Promoted a safe, trusting, inclusive learning environment.
- Supported teachers in developing and implementing learning strategies to meet individual needs
- Provided needed services (toileting, transferring, access environment) to students with physical disabilities
Team Member
O'Toole's Garden Center
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Created a welcoming environment for customers.
- Cared for a large variety of plants.
- Learned and adapted quickly to constant change in day-to-day tasks.
Paraprofessional
Edison Elementary School
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Assisted teachers by working in small groups or one-on-one with students struggling academically.
- Worked with students with behavioral challenges to develop the necessary skills to be in a general education classroom.
- Created strong relationships with other staff members and connected well with all students.
- Often dealt with high-stress situations and effectively managed them.
Baker & Assistant Manager
Crumbl Cookies
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Assured recipes were followed exactly, ensuring products met standards.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Developed positive rapport with fellow employees to boost morale and promote employee retention.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
University of Northern Colorado
Denver, CO12-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Montana State University
Bozeman, MTHigh School Diploma -
Chaparral High School
Parker, CO01-2019
Skills
- Classroom Management
- IEP and BIP Implementation
- Multicultural Awareness
- Differentiated Instruction
- Establishing Relationships
- Behavior and Crisis Management
- Progress Monitoring
- Team Collaboration
- First-aid, CPR, and NCI Training
- Cognitive and Behavioral Development
Certification
- Teaching- Special Education Generalist (Ages 5-21), Colorado Department of Education
- Crisis Prevention & Intervention, Crisis Prevention Institute, Expires 06/2026
- First Aid- CPR, American Red Cross, Expires 05/2026
Timeline
Special Education Teacher, Mild/Mod Needs (6-8)
Grant Ranch School
01.2025 - Current
Student Teacher: Significant Support Needs
Chaparral High School
08.2024 - 11.2024
EA-IV
Chaparral High School
03.2024 - 07.2024
Team Member
O'Toole's Garden Center
03.2023 - 07.2023
Paraprofessional
Edison Elementary School
08.2021 - 01.2023
Baker & Assistant Manager
Crumbl Cookies
11.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
University of Northern Colorado
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Montana State University
High School Diploma -
Chaparral High School
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