Tania Abayomi
Richmond
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher with a focus on meeting individual student needs in academic and emotional development. Skilled in designing hands-on lessons for diverse learning abilities, utilizing communication, patience, and positive reinforcement to drive team efforts. Forward-thinking professional with a passion for reading and a commitment to educating students. Over 10 years of experience in assessing skills and creating engaging lesson plans.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Interventionist
Henrico County Public Schools
09.2022 - 05.2025
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate reading interventions into classroom curricula effectively.
- Analyzed student performance data to inform instructional strategies and improve literacy outcomes.
- Monitored progress of students through ongoing assessments, adjusting interventions as necessary for effectiveness.
- Conducted one-on-one and small group sessions to provide targeted support, fostering a positive learning environment and boosting confidence in reading abilities.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Collaborated with school leadership to develop and implement comprehensive reading intervention programs, continuously refining the curriculum for maximum effectiveness.
Special Education Teacher
Richmond Public Schools
10.2017 - 08.2022
- 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.
- Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of disabled students.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
Special Education Teacher's Assistant
Henrico County Public Schools
10.2005 - 09.2017
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Observed individuals or groups of students in variety of settings to maintain safe and positive learning environment.
- Implemented behavioral plans for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions to present and reinforce learning concepts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Kaplan University
Davenport, IAContinuing - Special Education K-12 Teaching Certificate
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VASkills
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Disability assessment testing
- Group and individual instruction
- Elementary education
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Excellent Communication
- Organization and Time Management
- Vocabulary building
- Phonics instruction
- Reading assessment
Timeline
Reading Interventionist
Henrico County Public Schools
09.2022 - 05.2025
Special Education Teacher
Richmond Public Schools
10.2017 - 08.2022
Special Education Teacher's Assistant
Henrico County Public Schools
10.2005 - 09.2017
Continuing - Special Education K-12 Teaching Certificate
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Kaplan University
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