Jodyanne Tantillo
Cicero,New York
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated educator with extensive experience in special education and speech/language pathology. Proven ability to implement IEPs and foster student advocacy through collaborative teamwork and positive communication strategies. Committed to enhancing student engagement and achieving individualized learning goals.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech/Lang Path and Special Ed Teacher Substitute
Baldwinsville/Central Square/Liverpool School Districts
02.2017 - 06.2026
- Follow teacher created lesson plans to deliver effective and differentiated instruction to a variety of students with multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Redirect students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Keep students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supervise lunchroom and recess activities.
- Uphold classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Special Education Teacher
North Syracuse Central School District
09.1993 - 01.2017
- Partnered with general education teachers, teaching assistants and other para-professionals from across academic departments.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual, emotional and physical disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Speech/Language Pathologist
North Syracuse Central School District
01.1985 - 06.1993
- Worked with education and medical personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with students with speech and hearing difficulties.
- Created and implemented individual education plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Provided direct therapy to students with a variety of speech and hearing needs.
- Completed comprehensive evaluations, provided recommendations, facilitated parent conferences and participated in Committee on Special Education (CSE) meetings.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY06-1992
Bachelor of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
SUNY, Cortland
Cortland, NY12-1984
Skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Positive communication strategies
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Excellent classroom management
- Student advocacy
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Small group instruction with individualized support
- Parent-teacher collaboration
Certification
- Permanent Certificate - Special Education, New York State Education Department
- Permanent Certificate - Speech and Hearing Handicapped, New York State Education Department
Timeline
Speech/Lang Path and Special Ed Teacher Substitute
Baldwinsville/Central Square/Liverpool School Districts
02.2017 - 06.2026
Special Education Teacher
North Syracuse Central School District
09.1993 - 01.2017
Speech/Language Pathologist
North Syracuse Central School District
01.1985 - 06.1993
Master of Science - Special Education
Syracuse University
Bachelor of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
SUNY, Cortland