Hollie E. Tainton
Sandy Lake,PA
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs for a diverse range of student abilities from learning support to gifted. Skilled in design and implementation of differentiated lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in communicating with parents/guardians and school personnel to assist in providing educational progress for each student.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Titusville Area School District
08.2004 - Current
- Positions held: High School Learning Support Teacher, Middle School Learning Support Teacher, Alternative Education Learning Support Teacher, Extended School Year Secondary Life Skills Teacher, Transition Coordinator, Gifted Coordinator K-12, Student Assistance Program Teacher
- Additional Positions: High School Robotics and Middle School Lego Robotics Advisor, Academic Challenge Club Advisor for Reading Competition, Chess, Scholastic Scrimmage, Model UN, Chief Science Officers, AGLOA Academic Games, Edge of Extinction
- Developed IEPs and GIEPs tailored to individual student needs.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in regular education classrooms.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Served as an advocate for gifted learners within the school community by promoting awareness of their unique needs and challenges.
- Assisted regular education teachers with differentiating the general education curriculum to meet the diverse learning needs of gifted students.
- Provided gifted support services to gifted students through enrichment and acceleration.
Live-in Houseparent
George Junior Republic in PA
11.1994 - 08.2004
- Supervised adjudicated delinquent and dependent males ages 13-21 in a family household setting.
- Implemented behavioral modification strategies to help clients develop healthier coping mechanisms.
- Communicated regularly with other professionals involved in the client's care for coordinated service delivery efforts.
- Provided crisis intervention services, offering immediate support and stabilization.
Education
Master of Education - Special Education
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PAMaster of Arts - Liberal Studies
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PASkills
- Differentiated instruction
- Small group instruction
- Behavior modification techniques
- Co-teaching experience
- IEPs and GIEPs
- Parent communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Classroom management
Certification
- Special Education N-12
- Mid-Level Mathematics 7-9
- Mid-Level Language Arts 7-9
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Titusville Area School District
08.2004 - Current
Live-in Houseparent
George Junior Republic in PA
11.1994 - 08.2004
Master of Education - Special Education
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Master of Arts - Liberal Studies
University of Pittsburgh
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