Tammy Alexander
Hockley,TX
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher with 12+ years of experience supporting special needs children. Skilled in developing individualized education plans, implementing innovative teaching strategies, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Recently earned a Master of Education in Special Education. Certified in Special Education EC-12th, Generalist 4th-8th, and ESL. Proficient in classroom management, lesson planning, and student progress reporting. Utilizes new teaching technologies to improve student engagement and learning outcomes.
Special education professional with proven track record of fostering inclusive learning environments and implementing effective instructional strategies. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and achieving positive educational outcomes, adaptable to changing classroom dynamics. Skilled in behavior management, curriculum development, and student advocacy, bringing reliability and flexibility to role.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Snook ISD
10.2007 - 05.2014
- Used CSCOPE curriculum to teach math to children in grades sixth through twelfth who were diagnosed with a number of physical, mental, and emotional disabilities.
- Researched and coordinated with staff to outline the necessary support, accommodations, and goals for students with ARDs.
- Maintained records on each child's progress, then had meetings with parents and collaborated with staff to plan and make necessary adjustments throughout the year.
Special Education Teacher
Brenham ISD: Alton Elementary
09.2019 - Current
- Researched and coordinated with staff to outline the necessary support, accommodations, and goals for students with ARDs.
- Maintained records on each child's progress, then had meetings with parents and collaborated with staff to plan and make necessary adjustments throughout the year.
- Attended trainings to learn about different curriculum taught in the regular education classrooms
- Taught in an in-class support setting
- Pulled students for specialized support teaching
- Attended planning meetings with regular education teachers
- Did other duties as assigned by administration
- Monitored student progress closely, intervening proactively when necessary to ensure steady growth and achievement of learning goals.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Provided one-on-one support for students struggling in specific areas, resulting in marked improvement in their understanding of the subject matter.
Education
Master of Education - Special Education
Lamar University
05.2023
Teacher Certification - Special Education and Generalist
Blinn College
05.2007
Bachelor of Business Administration - undefined
Sam Houston State University
08.1994
Associate of Arts - undefined
Blinn College
05.1992
Skills
- Special education certification for EC-12
- Certified generalist educator, grades 4-8
- ESL certification
- Computer skills for teacher experience- Google Classroom, Ascender, Eduphoria, Frontline, Reading Horizons, Zearn Math, NWEA-MAPS, and others
- Student engagement strategies
- Managing ARD processes using Success Ed
- Experience supporting special-needs students
- Experience in diverse educational settings
- Educational planning
- Academic progress assessment
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans ieps
- Small group instruction
- Co-teaching experience
- Relationship building
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Brenham ISD: Alton Elementary
09.2019 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Snook ISD
10.2007 - 05.2014
Teacher Certification - Special Education and Generalist
Blinn College
Bachelor of Business Administration - undefined
Sam Houston State University
Associate of Arts - undefined
Blinn College
Master of Education - Special Education
Lamar University
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