Tammy Wood
Bethalto,IL
Summary
Skilled educator with strong expertise in special education. Adept at developing tailored learning plans, employing effective instructional strategies, and fostering inclusive classroom environments. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and delivering measurable results. Proficient in behavior management, individualized education plans, and student assessments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Alton Community Unit School District #11
08.2001 - Current
- Manage and oversee the STEP Work Program at Alton High School
- Teach job skills and employability skills to high school students with special needs
- Teach English classes to high school students enrolled in the Alton Success Academy
- Create and manage IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modify general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Special Education Teacher
Special School District of St. Louis County
08.1998 - 05.2001
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Developed and executed behavioral intervention plans, leading to decrease in disruptive behaviors and increase in classroom participation.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Fontbonne University
Clayton, MO08-2001
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Missouri - St. Louis
St. Louis, MO 05-1998
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Data management
- Co-teaching experience
- Group and individual instruction
- Motivating students
- Trained in CPI
Certification
- Illinois Professional Educator License - Learning Behavior Specialist I
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Alton Community Unit School District #11
08.2001 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Special School District of St. Louis County
08.1998 - 05.2001
Master of Arts - Special Education
Fontbonne University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Missouri - St. Louis
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