Tammy Wagner
Marilla,NY
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive expertise in special education and strong leadership skills. Proven ability to create customized learning plans, implement effective instructional strategies, and cultivate inclusive classroom environments that promote student engagement and success. Recognized for collaboration and adaptability, consistently delivering measurable results through innovative teaching methods. Skilled in behavior management and building meaningful relationships with students and colleagues while mentoring the next generation of educators.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Professor
Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY
08.2025 - Current
- Developed and delivered engaging course content for diverse student populations.
- Boosted class participation rates by fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on professional and academic goals.
Special Education Teacher
Alden Central School
Alden, NY
04.2022 - Current
- Facilitated daily learning activities that accommodate varying learning abilities within a self-contained classroom of grades 3-5.
- Facilitated development and monitoring of Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals for students across diverse educational levels.
- Designed and implemented behavior plans tailored to diverse developmental needs of students.
- Developed and executed Orton-Gillingham programming for students from pre-readers to early readers.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance educational outcomes for students with disabilities.
Special Education Teacher
Stanley G. Falk
Buffalo, NY
01.2019 - 2022
- Designed and organized daily instructional plans for seventh grade social studies lessons.
- Evaluated and recorded student performance metrics to ensure adherence to IEP goals.
- Developed and revised student IEPs to ensure compliance with educational standards and support student needs.
- Evaluated student IRLA reading levels to inform and execute tailored reading lesson plans.
- Provide necessary behavior management interventions utilizing Therapeutic Crisis Intervention to run a successful classroom
Regional Manager/Director/Preschool Specialist
EduKids Early Childhood Centers
Buffalo, NY
01.2009 - 01.2019
- Monitored and guided center directors in operational practices across multiple buildings, ensuring full compliance with OCFS regulations and NAEYC guidelines.
- Monitored and evaluated enrollment statistics to identify trends and inform strategic planning.
- Designed and delivered comprehensive training programs for current and new administrators.
- Delivered educational workshops at various state and national early childhood conferences to enhance professional development.
- Developed comprehensive training protocols for onboarding new staff members. Oversaw training initiatives to enhance team performance and integration. Championed continuous improvement in training processes.
- Led regional teams to enhance early childhood education programs across multiple centers.
Education
Master of Arts - Childhood Education
State University of New York At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY01-2009
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual Education Plan (IEP) development
- Teacher development
- Small group instruction
- Staff development
- Parent communication
Accomplishments
- National and State level public speaking
- Supervised 7 buildings with over 140 staff total
- Helped achieve NAEYC Accreditation for several area EduKids by completing comprehensive training and task management with accuracy and efficiency.
Affiliations
National Education Association 2021-present
Certification
New York State Teacher Certification, SWD Grades 1-6, Permanent
New York State SDL/SBL, Internship Certification, Pending
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Buffalo State University
08.2025 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Alden Central School
04.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Stanley G. Falk
01.2019 - 2022
Regional Manager/Director/Preschool Specialist
EduKids Early Childhood Centers
01.2009 - 01.2019
Master of Arts - Childhood Education
State University of New York At Buffalo
Education Interests
- Special Education
- Trauma in Education