Tammy brewer
Desoto County Schools
Olive Branch,MS
24
Years of experience
Dedicated Special Education Teacher with expertise in Individualized Education Plans, behavior modifications, and inclusive teaching practices. Committed to enhancing student engagement and collaboration for positive learning outcomes.
Work History
Special Education Teacher
24 Years 3 Months- Developed individualized education plans (IEPs) to address diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance student support services.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to foster positive classroom environments.
- Designed and adapted instructional materials tailored to varied learning styles.
- Designed individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Implemented evidence-based instructional strategies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student progress and adapt teaching methods accordingly.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with families to support student development and educational goals.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments, adapting instruction accordingly to meet individual needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, using data analysis tools to inform ongoing instructional planning and decision making.
- Coordinated with related service providers to ensure seamless delivery of supports for students requiring additional interventions or therapies.
- Increased parent involvement in the learning process by maintaining open communication and providing regular updates on student progress.
- Supported inclusion efforts by differentiating instruction to meet the diverse needs of students with special needs.
- Enhanced student motivation by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples into lesson plans.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment by implementing effective behavior management strategies and promoting respect among students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- 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.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Engaged students with specialized play and educational activities to boost learning.
- Developed and taught engaging and developmentally appropriate lesson plans to differentiate needs for learners.
- Prepared, scheduled and led IEPs to provide right help to meet child's present needs.
- Established safe play environment for students.
- Redirected poor behavior using positive reinforcement method, resulting in decrease in tantrums in classroom.
- Administered, interpreted and reported student evaluations to parents and guardians.
- Implemented positive discipline strategies to manage student behavior and build relationships.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Skills
Individualized education plans
Sensory integration techniques
Teamwork and cooperation
Inclusive teaching practices
Early intervention strategies
Parent-teacher collaboration
Play-based learning
Creativity and innovation
Language development strategies
Child development
Motor skills development
Professional development commitment
Assistive technology integration
Positive reinforcement techniques
Transition planning
Data collection and analysis
Special needs assessment
Social-emotional learning
Verbal and nonverbal communication
Crisis prevention and intervention
Behavior modifications
Individual education plans ieps
Classroom management
Motivating students
Social skills development
Emotional support
Lesson planning
Parent communication
Small group instruction
Group and individual instruction
Behavior modification
Student records management
Material selection
IEP and BIP implementation
Excellent classroom management
Cognitive and behavioral development
IEP development
Time management
Organizational skills
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Desoto County Schools
08.1999 - 11.2023Read More
Mississippi State University
Bachelor of Science from Special Education
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