Tammy L Epplin
Pinckneyville,IL
Summary
Special Education Teacher with 30+ years of teaching experience equipped with a positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher (grades 3-4)
Pinckneyville Elementary District #50
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Created and managed 25 IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies and applied instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Special Education Teacher (grades K-8)
Community Consolidated SD # 204
08.2002 - 05.2022
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Supervisory responsibilities as Head Teacher 2012-2022
Special Education Teacher (grades 9-12)
Chester High School
08.1994 - 05.2002
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Streamlined classroom processes by integrating technology tools such as interactive whiteboards and assistive devices designed for students with disabilities.
- Conducted assessments to identify students' strengths and areas for improvement, informing instructional strategies.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education Administration
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL12.2000
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - SPECIAL EDUCATION
Illinois State University
Normal, IL12.1992
Skills
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Group and individual instruction
- Instructional Strategies
- Curriculum Adjustments
- Progress Evaluations
- Instructional Adaptation
- Student Records Management
- Learning Style Assessment
- Excellent Communication
- Team building
Certification
Special Education PEL 1
License # 1801697
Areas of Certification:
Learning Behavior Specialist, Learning Disabilities, Mental Retardation, Social/Emotional Disorders
Timeline
Special Education Teacher (grades 3-4)
Pinckneyville Elementary District #50
08.2023 - 05.2024
Special Education Teacher (grades K-8)
Community Consolidated SD # 204
08.2002 - 05.2022
Special Education Teacher (grades 9-12)
Chester High School
08.1994 - 05.2002
Master of Science - Special Education Administration
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - SPECIAL EDUCATION
Illinois State University
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