Tammy Cortez
Cleburne
Summary
I have also worked as a one-on-one with special needs students. One with Autism and 2 with Cerebral Palsy. I am compassionate and very versatile as to the children I work with.
Qualified Level 3 Paraproffesional with solid background in supporting educational environments. Successfully contributed to classroom management and student engagement in previous roles. Demonstrated strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Assistant
Alvarado ISD
Alvarado, TX
03.2021 - Current
- Supported classroom instruction by assisting teachers with lesson plans and student engagement strategies.
- Implemented individualized education plans (IEPs) to support diverse learning needs of students.
- Facilitated communication between educators, parents, and students to enhance educational outcomes.
- Mentored new educational assistants on best practices for classroom management and student interaction.
Headstart Teacher
Upbring
Cleburne, Texas
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student learning and enrichment.
- Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress.
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
Headstart Teacher
Community Development Institute
Cleburne, Texas
09.2017 - 06.2019
Daycare Teacher
Kid's Kampus Preschool
Burleson, Texas
09.2016 - 09.2017
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Identified children needing extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Upheld all CPR and Texas regulated certifications.
Substitute Teacher
Texas Neighborhood Services
Cleburne, Texas
08.2011 - 06.2016
- Led classroom activities for play-based and immersive learning.
- Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
- Maintained safe and orderly classroom.
Education
Child Development Accreditation - Child Development
Shadetree Learning
Burleson, TX01-2018
Diploma - Medical Assisting
National Institute of Technology
Austin, TX01-2003
GED - undefined
Giddings Adult Learning
Giddings, TX01-1998
Skills
- Teaching/tutoring
- Age-appropriate lesson planning
- Personable and outgoing
- Special education
- Learning disabilities support
- Teacher support
- Group and individual instruction
- Autism spectrum support
- Behavioral support
- Peer mentoring
- Positive reinforcement
- Classroom management
- Elementary education
- Early childhood education
Certification
- CPR certified
- Child Development Accreditation
Timeline
Educational Assistant
Alvarado ISD
03.2021 - Current
Headstart Teacher
Upbring
06.2019 - 12.2019
Headstart Teacher
Community Development Institute
09.2017 - 06.2019
Daycare Teacher
Kid's Kampus Preschool
09.2016 - 09.2017
Substitute Teacher
Texas Neighborhood Services
08.2011 - 06.2016
Diploma - Medical Assisting
National Institute of Technology
GED - undefined
Giddings Adult Learning
Child Development Accreditation - Child Development
Shadetree Learning