Tamara Baker
Lester Prairie,Minnesota
Summary
Knowledgeable Special Education with strong foundation as a Special Education Teacher. Successfully developed and implemented individualized education plans that enhanced student learning and growth. Demonstrated excellent communication and collaboration skills with educators, parents, and support staff.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Resource Teacher
Marcy School for Arts-Minneapolis School District
Minneapolis, Minnesota
08.2017 - Current
- Provided direct instruction and support to students with learning disabilities.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate special education strategies in classrooms.
- Developed individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
Special Education School Resource Teacher
Fridley School District
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Developed individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
Special Education Resource Teacher
HOPE Community Academy
St. Paul, MN
08.2011 - 07.2016
- Developed individualized education plans addressing diverse needs of English Language Learners, resulting in tailored support for academic success.
- Implemented behavioral intervention strategies that improved classroom management and fostered a positive learning environment.
- Developed individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to enhance student learning experiences.
- Implemented behavioral management strategies to support positive classroom dynamics.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education, Learning Disabilities
University of St. Thomas
Saint Paul, MN05-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Urban Studies and Geography
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN05-1999
Skills
- IEP development
- Learning disability support
- Behavior intervention
- Classroom management techniques
- Special education compliance
- Educator collaboration
- Parent-teacher communication
- Social skills training
- Progress monitoring
- Inclusion strategies
Accomplishments
Orton Gillingham Trained
Sonday Reading Training
LETRS Training
Certification
- Orton Gillingham Certification Level 1
- LETRS - Certificate of Completion
- Sonday Level 1 and 11 training
- Trained in UFLI Reading and Bridges Math Intervention
Timeline
Special Education Resource Teacher
Marcy School for Arts-Minneapolis School District
08.2017 - Current
Special Education School Resource Teacher
Fridley School District
01.2016 - 01.2017
Special Education Resource Teacher
HOPE Community Academy
08.2011 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Urban Studies and Geography
University of Minnesota
Master of Arts - Special Education, Learning Disabilities
University of St. Thomas