Tonya Love
Calumet City,IL
Summary
Passionate Special Education Teacher/Case Manager dedicated to empowering students by nurturing their strengths and boosting their self-assurance. Offers clear guidance, structure, and routines to enhance both social and academic development in various instructional settings. Seasoned Special Education Leader adept at crafting and executing personalized education plans, ensuring adherence to educational standards, and fostering inclusive classrooms. Renowned for adept team collaboration, creative problem-solving, and adaptability to changing educational landscapes. Proficient in strategic planning, resource allocation, and effective communication strategies. Acknowledged for unwavering commitment to delivering outcomes and propelling student achievement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Special Education/Summer Intern
West Harvey-Dixmoor School District 147
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Developed and implemented individualized education programs tailored to student needs.
- Led training workshops for educators on special education best practices and compliance.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student progress and adjust services accordingly.
- Evaluated program effectiveness and identified areas for improvement in service delivery.
- Mentored staff in the application of inclusive teaching strategies within the classroom environment.
- Advocated for policy changes to improve access to resources for special education students.
Special Education Teacher/Self-Contained K-2nd Gr
Owen Elementary School/District 204
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of neurodiverse students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Special Education Teacher
Chicago Lighthouse For The Blind
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Implemented a therapeutic-educational program for a specific group of students with multiple disabilities, including visual impairment or blindness, intellectual disability, and/or autism.
- Addressed educational needs in current legal and appropriate ways such that common core requirements and Illinois State Board of Education mandates as well as equity requirements are specifically addressed in meaningful and appropriate ways for all students.
- Assigned routine duties and educational activities to paraprofessionals to maintain classroom and educational areas, equipment, and educational decorum.
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments, adjusting instructional methods as needed for optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to ensure consistent support for students' educational goals and development.
Special Education Teacher/PrK- K Blended, Self contained 2nd-3rd Gr, & Self-contained 4th-5th Gr
Chicago Public Schools District
08.2005 - 06.2019
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Accommodate and modify curriculum to meet student needs and support access to the general education curriculum for students in co-taught settings.
- Provided clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to the students.
- Conferred with general education teachers to plan and modify lessons to promote engaging learning.
- Developed individualized education plans to meet diverse student needs and promote academic growth.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to implement effective teaching strategies for visually impaired students.
Education
Endorsement - Director of Special Education
Governors State University
University Park, IL05.2024
Master of Science - Special Education
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL05.2010
Skills
- Student records management
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Group and individual instruction
- Classroom management
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Multitasking Abilities
- Student Records Management
- Instructional Strategies
- Parent Communication
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Competent in Smartboard technology
- Social Skills Development
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Collaborative teaching
- Inclusive education
- Positive behavior support
Timeline
Director of Special Education/Summer Intern
West Harvey-Dixmoor School District 147
05.2024 - 09.2024
Special Education Teacher/Self-Contained K-2nd Gr
Owen Elementary School/District 204
06.2023 - 07.2023
Special Education Teacher
Chicago Lighthouse For The Blind
06.2021 - 08.2022
Special Education Teacher/PrK- K Blended, Self contained 2nd-3rd Gr, & Self-contained 4th-5th Gr
Chicago Public Schools District
08.2005 - 06.2019
Master of Science - Special Education
Chicago State University
Endorsement - Director of Special Education
Governors State University
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