Professional educator prepared for impactful teaching roles. Skilled in developing individualized education plans, fostering inclusive classrooms, and utilizing evidence-based teaching strategies. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving measurable results. Reliable, adaptable, and effective in engaging students with diverse needs and learning styles.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
EC Teacher
Langtree Charter Academy
08.2022 - Current
Company Overview: Langtree Charter Academy has 2 campuses in Mooresville, North Carolina
The lower campus services grades Kinder through 5th and the Upper Campus services grades 6th through 12th
Langtree Charter is part of the Charter School USA family of schools based out of Florida
Special Education, Reading, Writing, Math, Behavior and Social Emotional (Grades 3rd and 5th)
Work with general Education teachers to ensure accommodations are being implemented as needed
Case Manager and Services for 15 -20 students: Keep ECATS updated, Write IEP's, Lead IEP Meetings, Write quarterly progress reports, Progress Monitor, BIPS
MTSS
Langtree Charter Academy has 2 campuses in Mooresville, North Carolina
The lower campus services grades Kinder through 5th and the Upper Campus services grades 6th through 12th
Langtree Charter is part of the Charter School USA family of schools based out of Florida
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.
Actively participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in education, applying new knowledge to enhance teaching effectiveness.
Mentored struggling students with targeted interventions, resulting in increased academic success.
Enhanced classroom management skills by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and establishing clear expectations.
Developed curriculum for diverse learners, ensuring all students had access to a high-quality education.
Special Education Teacher
Montrose County School District
01.2021 - 05.2022
Company Overview: Montrose County School District has 14 different instructional sites within the District, serving around 6,000 students from Preschool Early Childhood Centers to High school
Special Education, Leading Reading Classes for Kindergarten-5th Grade
Reading - Heggerty, SIPPS, Words Their Way - all grade levels
Initial testing for student who had been through the MTSS process
Case Manager for 60 students: Write IEPs, Lead IEP Meetings, Testing for all Tris
Work with General Education teachers to ensure accommodations are being implemented as needed
Montrose County School District has 14 different instructional sites within the District, serving around 6,000 students from Preschool Early Childhood Centers to High school
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
Special Education Teacher
Montrose County School District
01.2021 - 05.2021
Company Overview: Montrose County School District has 14 different instructional sites within the District, serving around 6,000 students from Preschool Early Childhood Centers to High school
Special Education, Leading Classes for 3rd, 4th and 5th grade
Reading - SIPPS
Math - Reteach of Tier 1 Instruction
Initial testing for students that had gone through the MTSS process
Modified curriculum as needed for Tier 2 and 3 instructions
Case Manager for 40 Students: Writing IEPs, Lead IEP meetings, Testing for all Tri IEPs
Modified curriculum as needed for Tier 2 and 3 instructions
Work with General Education teachers to ensure accommodations are being implemented as needed
Montrose County School District has 14 different instructional sites within the District, serving around 6,000 students from Preschool Early Childhood Centers to High school
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Student Teacher
Delta School District
08.2020 - 12.2020
Company Overview: Over 20 different instructional sites within the Delta County School District, serving around 5,000 students from Preschool Early Childhood Centers to Technical College programs covering 1,100 square miles in 5 different towns on the western slope
Special Education, Leading Classes for Grades 3-5
Reading - SIPPS
Writing IEP
Participate in IEP meetings
Modified curriculum as needed for Tier 2 and Tier 3 instruction
Worked with grade level staff to ensure accommodations were being followed
Build relationships with students
Math - Beyond Textbooks
Over 20 different instructional sites within the Delta County School District, serving around 5,000 students from Preschool Early Childhood Centers to Technical College programs covering 1,100 square miles in 5 different towns on the western slope
Special Education Severe Needs One-on-One Paraprofessional
Delta School District
01.2019 - 12.2019
Company Overview: Over 20 different instructional sites within the Delta County School District, serving around 5,000 students from Preschool Early Childhood Centers to Technical College programs covering 1,100 square miles in 5 different towns on the western slope
Provide one-on-one support for a special needs student
Work with homeroom teacher for modified work for student
Keep severe needs students safe
Prepare instructional material as needed
Have patience for students of all learning abilities
Adapt ways for severe needs students to participate in activities
Work on IEP goals as needed
Over 20 different instructional sites within the Delta County School District, serving around 5,000 students from Preschool Early Childhood Centers to Technical College programs covering 1,100 square miles in 5 different towns on the western slope
Certified K-12 Substitute Teacher
Delta School District
01.2019 - 12.2019
Company Overview: Over 20 different instructional sites within the Delta County School District, serving around 5,000 students from Preschool Early Childhood Centers to Technical College programs covering 1,100 square miles in 5 different towns on the western slope
Provide classroom support as needed during teacher absences
Follow lesson plans left by teacher
Over 20 different instructional sites within the Delta County School District, serving around 5,000 students from Preschool Early Childhood Centers to Technical College programs covering 1,100 square miles in 5 different towns on the western slope
Sr. Specialist
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)
01.2016 - 01.2019
Company Overview: SwRI is one of the largest independent Research and Development organizations in the U.S
With over 2,800 employees worldwide and an annual revenue in excess of $550M
SwRI's technical divisions offer services across a wide range of areas including automotive, aerospace, chemistry, space science, mechanical engineering and many others
Provide financial assistance/accounting to projects across the Department
Provide direct support to Project Managers in daily activities of their projects: Cost to date, Detailed back-up including labor, materials, travel and other direct costs making sure all charges are within contractual allowances and limitations, Proposal preparation and support, Processing of Travel Expense Accounts
Assist technical staff with internal processes for contracts
Ensure contracts are set up to meet audit requirements
Communicate with Contracts and Accounting Departments to ensure documents and invoicing were processed as needed
SwRI is one of the largest independent Research and Development organizations in the U.S
With over 2,800 employees worldwide and an annual revenue in excess of $550M
SwRI's technical divisions offer services across a wide range of areas including automotive, aerospace, chemistry, space science, mechanical engineering and many others
Specialist
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)
01.2012 - 01.2016
Company Overview: SwRI is one of the largest independent Research and Development organizations in the U.S
With over 2,800 employees worldwide and an annual revenue in excess of $550M
SwRI's technical divisions offer services across a wide range of areas including automotive, aerospace, chemistry, space science, mechanical engineering and many others
Provide financial assistance/accounting to projects across the Department
Provide direct support to Project Managers in daily activities of their projects: Cost to date, Detailed back-up including labor, materials, travel and other direct costs making sure all charges are within contractual allowances and limitations, Proposal preparation and support, Processing of Travel Expense Accounts
Assist technical staff with internal processes for contracts
Ensure contracts are set up to meet audit requirements
Communicate with Contracts and Accounting Departments to ensure documents and invoicing were processed as needed
SwRI is one of the largest independent Research and Development organizations in the U.S
With over 2,800 employees worldwide and an annual revenue in excess of $550M
SwRI's technical divisions offer services across a wide range of areas including automotive, aerospace, chemistry, space science, mechanical engineering and many others
Assistant Specialist
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)
01.2008 - 01.2012
Company Overview: SwRI is one of the largest independent Research and Development organizations in the U.S
With over 2,800 employees worldwide and an annual revenue in excess of $550M
SwRI's technical divisions offer services across a wide range of areas including automotive, aerospace, chemistry, space science, mechanical engineering and many others
Provide financial assistance/accounting to projects across the Department
Provide direct support to Project Managers in daily activities of their projects: Cost to date, Detailed back-up including labor, materials, travel and other direct costs making sure all charges are within contractual allowances and limitations, Proposal preparation and support, Processing of Travel Expense Accounts
Assist technical staff with internal processes for contracts
Ensure contracts are set up to meet audit requirements
Communicate with Contracts and Accounting Departments to ensure documents and invoicing were processed as needed
SwRI is one of the largest independent Research and Development organizations in the U.S
With over 2,800 employees worldwide and an annual revenue in excess of $550M
SwRI's technical divisions offer services across a wide range of areas including automotive, aerospace, chemistry, space science, mechanical engineering and many others
Education
Master of Education - Special Education K-12, General Education K-6
Grand Canyon University
12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Management
University of Phoenix
05.2007
Skills
Meeting timelines
Ability to multitask
Working as a team
Proficient at Microsoft Word
Problem-Solving
Effective Communication
Decision-Making
Positive Reinforcement
Data-driven decision-making
Problem-solving abilities
Reliability
References
Nikki Corn, Standards and Professional Development Coordinator, Montrose County School District, 930 Colorado Ave., Montrose, CO, 81401, 9704976890, nikki.corn@mcsd.org
Heather Dennis, Business Owner and Substitute Teacher, Delta School District, Delta, CO, 9705964400, Hdennis@deltaschools.com
Mishael Hamrick, Exceptional Children's Coordinator, Langtree Charter Academy (Upper and Lower Campus), Mooresville, NC, 7049428282, mishaelhamrick@gmail.com
Angela Tamburello, EC Teacher, Langtree Charter Academy, 154 Foundation Ct, Mooresville, NC, 28117, 6315696613, angelabehie12@gmail.com
Volunteer Experience
Tim Tebow Foundation, Night to Shine, 2023 & 2024, Buddy for one of the participants
Special Needs Ministry, Teacher, 2023-present
Special Olympics (Texas), Cheering/encouragement team, track events at regional competition, bowling at local competition
Olathe Elementary School, 2017/2018 school year, One on one sight words and counting review/testing/practice
Early Childhood Center classroom, 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 school year, Group and one on one activities
Children's Ministry, 2017, Taught 2/3-year-old Sunday School class
Policy Council Committee Early Childhood Center, 2017/2018 school year and 2018/2019, Participate in committees
Little League Softball Team, 2016, Team Mom
U6 Soccer, Coach
U8 Baseball, Coach
Timeline
EC Teacher
Langtree Charter Academy
08.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Montrose County School District
01.2021 - 05.2022
Special Education Teacher
Montrose County School District
01.2021 - 05.2021
Student Teacher
Delta School District
08.2020 - 12.2020
Special Education Severe Needs One-on-One Paraprofessional
Delta School District
01.2019 - 12.2019
Certified K-12 Substitute Teacher
Delta School District
01.2019 - 12.2019
Sr. Specialist
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)
01.2016 - 01.2019
Specialist
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)
01.2012 - 01.2016
Assistant Specialist
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)
01.2008 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Management
University of Phoenix
Master of Education - Special Education K-12, General Education K-6
Grand Canyon University
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