Sandy Tucker
Independence,MO
Summary
I have been teaching and working with students who have an education diagnosis of Behavior Disorder/ Emotional Disturbance for 18 years, and I absolutely love it! I am a Special Education Teacher from the Independence School District, skilled in Behavior Intervention Strategies and fostering a "Grace with Accountability" mindset. Excelled in developing Individual Education Plans and guiding Para-Professionals. I have worked hard to enhance a supportive work environment; in a sometimes high-stress environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Independence School District
Independence, MO
08.2008 - 04.2023
- Communicate with parents daily, in regard to behavior, through signed/returned behavior sheets.
- District-trained physical intervention strategies, due to severe behaviors.
- Verbal and physical interventions due to emotional disturbances/ educational diagnosis.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Promote a positive and supportive environment for my coworkers.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Graceland University
Lamoni, IA05-2008
Skills
- Behavior Intervention Strategies
- The mindset of "Grace with Accountability" Every child/situation is different and the needs vary on a daily basis
- Individual Education Plans (IEP)s
- Student Records Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Ensuring that the data is raw and lines up directly with the IEP goals
- Guiding and supporting Para-Professionals
- Providing Para-Professionals with appropriate guidance and educational materials needed
- Due to severe behaviors, I am familiar with a BIP (Behavior Intervention Plan) implementation and modifications
Certification
- Degree in Regular Education, Pre-K-6th grade
- Master's Degree in Special Education, K-12
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Independence School District
08.2008 - 04.2023
- Degree in Regular Education, Pre-K-6th grade
- Master's Degree in Special Education, K-12
Master of Science - Special Education
Graceland University
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