Tamara Smaka
Goshen,IN
Summary
Dynamic and experienced special education teacher dedicated to meeting the individual needs of students.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education and Reading Interventionist
Northridge Middle School
08.2013 - Current
- Collaborate with teachers to assess student needs and discuss strategies
- Analyze student assessment data to drive instruction and ascertain best intervention methods
- Maintain a safe, positive and engaging classroom environment
- Write and implement IEPs
- Organize and lead case conferences
- Plan and implement standards-based lessons
Special Education Department Chairperson
Pierre Moran Middle School
08.2002 - 06.2013
- Prepared academic schedules with school counselors for all students in the mild disabilities program
- Prepared instructional schedules for five special education teachers and eight paraprofessionals
- Prepared standardized testing schedules for all students with mild disabilities
- Worked closely with elementary and high school special education staff to ensure smooth transitions for students between buildings
- Managed the department supply budget
Special Education Teacher
Pierre Moran Middle School
08.1999 - 06.2013
- Planned and implemented standards-based instruction for a direct, special education reading class
- Assisted with planning and implementing standards-based lessons for co-taught, general education classes in the subjects of language arts and math.
- Organized and lead case conferences
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education, Mild Disabilities
Purdue University
West Lafayette, INSkills
- Leadership
- Parent communication
- Lesson adaptations
- Classroom management
- Organizational skills
- Proficient with IIEP, Power School, Schoology, Microsoft Office, and Google
Timeline
Special Education and Reading Interventionist
Northridge Middle School
08.2013 - Current
Special Education Department Chairperson
Pierre Moran Middle School
08.2002 - 06.2013
Special Education Teacher
Pierre Moran Middle School
08.1999 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education, Mild Disabilities
Purdue University