Helen Tackett
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Accomplished Special Education Teacher at LAUSD, adept in developing IEPs using the Unique Learning System and enhancing student communication through AAC devices and sign language. Excelled in collaborative curriculum development and consistently met all reporting deadlines, showcasing strong organizational skills and a commitment to fostering positive student behaviors and academic success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
08.2001 - Current
- Developed IEPs based on assessments and students comprehension and participation in academics using the Unique Learning System (ULS) and Oxford Picture Dictionary (OPD)
- received training to administer SANDI and perform pre and post SANDI assessments for each student, have developed Functional Behavioral Analysis, prior to SANDI skilled in administering Brigance, administer to every student monthly ULS pre and post unit checkpoints, experienced in administering CAPA and ELPAC
- embed ULS and OPD reading and math academics in social science, science and life skills lessons
- use multiple modalities to deliver meaningful instruction: visual, auditory, kinesthetic, tactile
- maximize student communication skills with a picture exchange system, AAC devices, sign language, English Language Development using OPD
- advocate and collaborate with Designated Instructional Services (DIS); Language and Speech, physical therapy, occupational therapy, school psychologist, school nurse
- frequently communicate with parents via phone calls, text or email, journals and in person
- collaborate with fellow teachers on various committees: safety, assemblies highlighting appreciation of other cultural traditions, curriculum development
- have been a member of Local School Leadership, School Site Council
Education
Master of Arts - Education,
California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CA06.1997
Master of Arts - Education With Emphasis in Special Education
California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CA06.1997
Skills
- implement small group instruction for all classroom subjects and use various instructional strategies within small group instruction such as cooperative learning
- daily reinforce and embed in classroom activities positive behaviors and classroom/school rules; use frequent positive reinforces to increase students' positive behaviors; classroom staff consistently model positive, appropriate interactions and behaviors
- submit IEPs, grades, assessments, MyPLN trainings before the deadlines
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
08.2001 - Current
Master of Arts - Education,
California State University - Fullerton
Master of Arts - Education With Emphasis in Special Education
California State University - Fullerton
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