Tammy Long
Instructor
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Organized educator 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.
Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion. Versatile and dedicated educator with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments. Organized instructor 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
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Educator
Northwest ISD
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with students with multiple degrees of special needs to accomplish various tasks.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Rise Teacher
Fort Worth ISD
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
PPCD /ECSE Teacher
Fort Worth ISD
08.2011 - 05.2022
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Special Education Inclusion Teacher
Fort Worth ISD
08.2009 - 05.2011
- Collaborated with numerous departments and standard education teachers.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Resource Content Mastery Teacher
FWISD
08.2007 - 05.2009
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
Therapeutic Foster Parent
Covenant Kids
07.2000 - 05.2007
- Cared for medically fragile children in need of extensive support.
- Helped reunify birth families through coordinated visitation strategies.
- Improved children's health by preparing healthy meals and snacks.
- Offered extensive care to troubled older children without likelihood of adoption.
- Arranged medical and psychiatric tests to identify difficulties and indicate potential remedial approaches.
- Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce and prevent family conflict.
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
- Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
- Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
Reading Specialist
Keller ISD
08.2003 - 05.2004
- Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups.
- Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
- Used approaches such as [Name] to achieve dramatic results with students.
- Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Developed goals and realistic plans for achieving each target.
- Designed education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Opened New School. Designed classes and wrote curriculum for the reading program.
Second Grade Teacher
Keller ISD
08.2000 - 05.2003
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
Reading Teacher Lead
FWISD
08.1997 - 05.1999
- Provided tutoring and after school assistance to students requiring additional help with reading.
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Contacted parents to discuss student progress and notify about class issues.
- Supervised small reading groups of students.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Class sponsor
- Project Reach Coordinator
- UIL Coach
- Cheer Coach
ELA Teacher 3, 4, 5th Grade
Boyd ISD
08.1995 - 05.1996
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment, and expression of original ideas.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Administration
University of North Texas
Denton, TX12.2021
Master of Science - Education
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX12.1994
Skills
- Classroom Organization
- Life Skills Instruction
- Functional Behavior Assessments
- Positive Reinforcement
- Parent-Teacher Collaboration
- Head Teacher Support
Timeline
Special Education Educator
Northwest ISD
08.2023 - Current
Rise Teacher
Fort Worth ISD
08.2020 - 05.2022
PPCD /ECSE Teacher
Fort Worth ISD
08.2011 - 05.2022
Special Education Inclusion Teacher
Fort Worth ISD
08.2009 - 05.2011
Resource Content Mastery Teacher
FWISD
08.2007 - 05.2009
Reading Specialist
Keller ISD
08.2003 - 05.2004
Second Grade Teacher
Keller ISD
08.2000 - 05.2003
Therapeutic Foster Parent
Covenant Kids
07.2000 - 05.2007
Reading Teacher Lead
FWISD
08.1997 - 05.1999
ELA Teacher 3, 4, 5th Grade
Boyd ISD
08.1995 - 05.1996
Master of Science - Educational Administration
University of North Texas
Master of Science - Education
Texas Woman's University
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