TAMMY NIVENS
Alvord
Summary
Special Education Teacher with a robust background in individualized education plans and exceptional student advocacy skills, honed at Alvord ISD and Central Kitsap School District. Excelled in curriculum adaptation and fostering positive relationships, significantly enhancing inclusive education. I focused on meeting student academic and emotional needs. Compassionate and caring in delivery of personalized, hands-on support and lessons targeted to specific learning needs and strengths. Leverages strong communication skills and patient nature to provide positive reinforcement in team-based, structured environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Alvord ISD
08.2020 - Current
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.
- Maintained student records in accordance with district standards.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Served as an advocate for special education students within the school system.
- Instructed special education classes using evidence-based practices.
- Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Designed and delivered personalized learning for each student and advocated for student inclusion and success in general education environments.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
- Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
- Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
- Attended parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Analyzed student data and prescribed remediation and enrichment to meet learning needs.
Special Education Teacher
Central Kitsap School District
Silverdale
01.2017 - 06.2020
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress.
- Maintained student records in accordance with district standards.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Served as an advocate for special education students within the school system.
- Instructed special education classes using evidence-based practices.
- Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Designed and delivered personalized learning for each student and advocated for student inclusion and success in general education environments.
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
- Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
- Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
- Attended parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Analyzed student data and prescribed remediation and enrichment to meet learning needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05-2017
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Behavior management
- Data analysis
- Curriculum adaptation
- Student advocacy
- Collaboration techniques
- Special education compliance
- Small group instruction
- Hands-on learning
- Positive reinforcement
- Teaching strategies
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Trained in CPI
- Elementary education
- Individual education plans ieps
- Collaborative teamwork
- De-escalation techniques
- Data management
- Motivating students
- Student records management
- Differentiated instruction
- IEP and BIP implementation
- Data collection
- IEP implementation
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Alvord ISD
08.2020 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Central Kitsap School District
01.2017 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Western Governors University