Jean Tardiff
Salisbury,MA
Summary
Dedicated and results oriented professional with a proven track record at Triton Regional School District Adept in problem-solving and team collaboration as well as in multitasking and documentation. Chaired special education IEP (Individual Education Program) meetings and streamlined special education processes in order to provide timely and efficient delivery of special education services to students in need Strengths in organizational, adaptability and time management skills facilitated effective coordination and comprehensive support for special education students and staff
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Evaluation Team Chairperson-Retired
Triton Regional School District
09.2013 - 06.2024
- Facilitated IEP meetings with parents and district staff
- Coordinated team members' availability and maintained complex IEP meetings and timeline calendar
- Streamlined IEP meetings and workflows resulting in timely and efficient delivery of special education services and positive improvement in time management for all team members
- Responsible for the workflow process and mandated paperwork prior to and following IEP meetings
- Managed a caseload of special education students ensuring timely completion of required documentation and IEP meetings
- Reviewed and interpreted outside and in house formal and informal testing results and written evaluations
- Used Aspen, Dibels and iReady software to maintain student records and prepare reports
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes
- Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
- Facilitated ongoing communication between school personnel, families, service providers and specialists
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to develop strategies and interventions tailored to each student''s needs
- Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials
- Provided ongoing support and guidance to parents, teachers and specialized service providers
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices in special education instruction
- Met the needs of bilingual families by scheduling outside agencies to test students in their primary language
- Met the needs of bilingual families by providing all written correspondence, including emails, evaluation reports and IEPs in their primary language
- Met the needs of bilingual families by providing interpreters for IEP meetings and all verbal communication
- Mentored new teachers on the IEP process, responsibilities, timelines and legal document preparation
Special Education Teacher
Triton Regional School District
03.2004 - 08.2013
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- 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
- Provided multisensory interventions to meet the needs of all learners
- Evaluated students using a variety of formal and informal testing protocols and developed written evaluation reports based on testing results
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
Classroom Teacher
Triton Regional School District
09.1993 - 06.2001
- Implemented differentiated instruction, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support
- Developed strong relationships with parents
- Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed
- Planned lessons and activities
- Developed and implemented classroom schedule and routines
Education
Master of Education - Creative Arts in Learning
Lesley University
Cambridge, MABachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Lesley University
Cambridge, MASkills
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Flexible Schedule
- Documentation skills
- Task Prioritization
- Self Motivation
- Work Prioritization
Timeline
Evaluation Team Chairperson-Retired
Triton Regional School District
09.2013 - 06.2024
Special Education Teacher
Triton Regional School District
03.2004 - 08.2013
Classroom Teacher
Triton Regional School District
09.1993 - 06.2001
Master of Education - Creative Arts in Learning
Lesley University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Lesley University
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