Tammi BARNETT
Cortland,IL
Summary
Organized SPED teacher successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed in Texas and recognized as highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Northwestern Center of Autism
Genoa, IL
03.2026 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans tailored to students' unique needs and goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student progress and implement effective interventions.
- Utilized evidence-based instructional strategies to enhance learning outcomes for students with autism spectrum disorders.
- Delivered professional development workshops for staff on best practices in special education and behavioral management techniques.
- Coordinated communication between families, educators, and external support agencies to foster collaborative partnerships.
- 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.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
Resource Math
Lubbock Cooper High School
Lubbock, TX
08.2022 - 05.2025
- Teach two classes each of 10th grade resource geometry, 11th grade math models, and 12th grade algebra 2/financial math.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Built relationships with over 100 students and ensured all students felt attended to with personalized feedback, class discussions, and encouragement.
High School Geometry Teacher
Lubbock Cooper High School
Lubbock, TX
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Taught 4 classes of gen-ed and 2 classes of accelerated geometry.
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
- Supplied supplemental, one-to-one teaching instruction for at-risk or struggling students.
- Planned, developed and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and Texas's core educational standards.
- Kept abreast of technological advances in mathematics and adapted curriculum for individual, small group and remedial instruction to meet diverse needs of high school students.
- Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities.
- Organized laboratory activities, prepared lectures and design experiments for optimum learning.
- Assessed student knowledge of algebra and geometry and applied appropriate methods to address learning needs.
- Taught mathematical skills and principles to high school students using real-world, application-based examples to maximize learning opportunities.
- Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns.
- Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.
- Created study guides, research materials, and syllabi for students.
- Proctored class and state assessments for 30+ students.
SPED Teacher
Lubbock Cooper High School
Lubbock, TX
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Teacher for all subjects in testing center and intervention environment.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
High School Math Teacher
Tahoka High School
Tahoka, TX
08.2014 - 05.2021
- Four to six preps year: Algebra 1 and EOC RTI, honors geometry, geometry, college prep math, resource math (algebra 1 and geometry), financial math, and mathematical applications of agriculture, food, and natural resources.
- Employed math lessons, demonstrations and interactive activities to teach and instruct high school students using educational materials, books and other learning aids.
- Kept abreast of technological advances in mathematics and adapted curriculum for individual, small group and remedial instruction to meet diverse needs of high school students.
- Planned, developed and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and Texas's core educational standards.
- Taught mathematical skills and principles to high school students using real-world, application-based examples to maximize learning opportunities.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Proctored class and state assessments for 30+ students.
Education
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock, TX12-2018
Bachelor of Science - Education
Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock, TX05-2014
Certification - Mediator - Alternative Dispute Resolution Training
South Plains Association of Government
Lubbock, TX07-1992
Skills
Classroom Instruction
- Interactive Learning
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Differentiated Instruction
- Online Teaching
- Learning Assessments
- Google Applications
- Interdisciplinary Teaching
Classroom Management
- Data Management
- Behavior Redirection
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Behavior Modification
SPED
- Admission, Review and Dismissal Process
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Data Collection
- Progress Updates
- Emotional Disorders
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
Tutorial:
- TSI
- ASVAB
- SAT
- ACT
- Algebra 1 EOC
UIL:
- Spelling
- Number Sense
- Mathematics
Certification
Texas Educator Certifications
- Mathematics - Grade 7-12
- Business and Finance - Grade 6-12
- Special Education - Grades EC-12
Illinois Educator Certifications
- LBS1
- SPED Grades Birth-22
- Math Grade 5-8 and 9-12
- Business, Marketing, and Computer Education Grade 5-12
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Northwestern Center of Autism
03.2026 - Current
Resource Math
Lubbock Cooper High School
08.2022 - 05.2025
High School Geometry Teacher
Lubbock Cooper High School
01.2022 - 05.2022
SPED Teacher
Lubbock Cooper High School
08.2021 - 12.2021
High School Math Teacher
Tahoka High School
08.2014 - 05.2021
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Lubbock Christian University
Bachelor of Science - Education
Lubbock Christian University
Certification - Mediator - Alternative Dispute Resolution Training
South Plains Association of Government